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Rodessa

Louisiana · 270 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 $19,779. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $26,300. The poverty rate of 54.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
270
−12%since 2000
from 307 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
224 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 255 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.8
+37%since 2000
from 30.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1251872493113731990201020202024Rodessa
2024173
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,779
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$10,914
+2%since 2000
from $10,693 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
2.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
54.0%
+29.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information28.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing7.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$26,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$567
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.1%
−57.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
20.5% rent
Vacancy rate
20.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.6%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+41%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.4%(216)
Black27.7%(85)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.2%(157)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.3%(171)
Black31.1%(84)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(3)
Diversity Score59.7%(161)
Diversity Score
60
+17%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
57.5%
−13.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+1%since 2000
from 28.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.1%
−48.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.4%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rodessa, Louisiana?

Rodessa, Louisiana has about 270 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rodessa, Louisiana?

The typical household in Rodessa, Louisiana earns about $19,779 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 $26,300, and the typical rent is about $567 a month.

How educated are people in Rodessa, Louisiana?

About 2.9% 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 54.0% of people in Rodessa, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rodessa, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Rodessa, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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