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Saline

Louisiana · 277 residents · 1.19 sq mi
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Saline has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,833. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $60,600. The poverty rate of 44.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
277
−6%since 2000
from 296 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
233 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 249 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.1
−1%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1452744045346631990201020202024Saline
2024188
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,833
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$14,198
+25%since 2000
from $11,364 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
44.6%
+22.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade32.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food6.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information2.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,600
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
36.8%
−42.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
16.0% rent
Vacancy rate
31.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+170%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(221)
Black23.3%(69)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score48%(142)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(211)
Black21.3%(59)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(4)
Diversity Score45.1%(125)
Diversity Score
45
−6%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
65.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.1 min
+15%since 2000
from 37.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 90.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
15.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.5%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saline, Louisiana?

Saline, Louisiana has about 277 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Saline, Louisiana?

The typical household in Saline, Louisiana earns about $20,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Saline, Louisiana expensive?

In Saline, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $60,600.

How educated are people in Saline, Louisiana?

About 7.6% of adults age 25 and over in Saline, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Saline, Louisiana?

About 44.6% of people in Saline, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Saline, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Saline, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 10 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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