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Shongaloo

Louisiana · 140 residents (2025 est.) · 7.90 sq mi
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Shongaloo is a city of 85 people in Louisiana. At a median age of 58.5, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 98% of homes are owner-occupied. There are 77 fewer people here than in 2000. Home values have risen by half since 2000, reaching $114,600. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

85
−48%since 2000
from 162 in 2000
140 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
11 / sq mi
−42%since 2009
from 18 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
58.5
+30%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
7.90 sq mi
Population, 19902024
7410714117420719902000201020202024Shongaloo
202485
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.7%(4)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.1%(6)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.5%(3)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 199.4%(8)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 343.5%(3)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.8%(10)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.4%(8)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.3%(13)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7424.7%(21)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8410.6%(9)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$58,125
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$29,492
+42%since 2000
from $20,809 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
14.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.424
+8%since 2010
from 0.393 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance25%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical16.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade13.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing8.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services8.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information2.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$114,600
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
97.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
2.4% rent
22.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.07 people
−1%since 2009
from 2.09 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
15.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.0
+41%since 2009
from 1.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
14
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(159)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(81)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.7%(4)
11
−22%since 2009
from 14 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American24.7%(21)
English21.2%(18)
Irish8.2%(7)
Dutch3.5%(3)
German3.5%(3)
French2.4%(2)
Italian2.4%(2)
Scottish1.2%(1)
Welsh1.2%(1)
Section 05

Education

21.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
3.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

34.0 min
+104%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
80.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
13.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2011
from 1.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
54.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
61.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 56.8% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
11.1%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
41.7%
+23.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

60.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
40.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
24.2%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
24.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2012
from 17.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
5.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2013
from 12.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
61.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2017
from 57.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
63.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 62.7% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
94.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 96.5% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married17.8%(8)
Married57.8%(26)
Widowed6.7%(3)
Divorced17.8%(8)
Women 15+
Never married3.7%(1)
Married66.7%(18)
Widowed25.9%(7)
Divorced3.7%(1)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

5.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2013
from 12.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
40.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 45.4% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
25.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 32.6% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
35.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 30.5% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
20.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.9% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
5.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
67.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 73.8% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
52.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)12.5%(2)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)12.5%(2)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era62.5%(10)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 16 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shongaloo, Louisiana?

Shongaloo, Louisiana has about 85 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shongaloo, Louisiana?

The typical household in Shongaloo, Louisiana earns about $58,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shongaloo, Louisiana expensive?

In Shongaloo, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $114,600.

How educated are people in Shongaloo, Louisiana?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Shongaloo, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shongaloo, Louisiana?

About 14.1% of people in Shongaloo, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shongaloo, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Shongaloo, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 81 residents, a change of about -49 percent over that period.

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

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