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Rodessa

Louisiana · 307 residents · 1.204 sq mi
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Rodessa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,750. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $20,500. At a median age of 30.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

307
+3%since 1990
from 299 in 1990
1990 – 2025
255 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 248 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.6
−19%since 1990
from 37.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1251872493113731990201020202024Rodessa
2024173
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,750
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2023
$10,693
+62%since 1990
from $6,600 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.6%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 28.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$20,500
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$325
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $283 in 1990
US average: $602
81.5%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 85.2% in 1990
18.5% rent
0.9
−23%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93%(278)
Black4.7%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score16.6%(50)
2000
White, non-Hispanic70.4%(216)
Black27.7%(85)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score51.2%(157)
51
+208%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.0%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.1%
+17.0 ptssince 1990
from 54.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.6 min
+8%since 1990
from 26.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rodessa, Louisiana?

Rodessa, Louisiana has about 307 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rodessa, Louisiana?

The typical household in Rodessa, Louisiana earns about $21,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rodessa, Louisiana expensive?

In Rodessa, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $20,500, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Rodessa, Louisiana?

About 5.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rodessa, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rodessa, Louisiana?

About 24.6% of people in Rodessa, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rodessa, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Rodessa, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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