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Shongaloo

Louisiana · 182 residents · 7.896 sq mi
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Shongaloo is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $76,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $85,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. Households here earn about 76% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% 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
182
+12%since 2000
from 162 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
23 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 21 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.5
−26%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
741071411742071990201020202024Shongaloo
202485
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,250
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,420
+70%since 2000
from $20,809 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade19.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing4.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
40.6%
−47.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
26.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.9%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
−29%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(159)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(170)
Black4.9%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(4)
Diversity Score19.6%(36)
Diversity Score
20
+1164%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.2 min
+100%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% 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
5.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.5%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
45.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shongaloo, Louisiana?

Shongaloo, Louisiana has about 182 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shongaloo, Louisiana?

The typical household in Shongaloo, Louisiana earns about $76,250 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 $85,000.

How educated are people in Shongaloo, Louisiana?

About 25.4% 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 4.9% of people in Shongaloo, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shongaloo, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Shongaloo, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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