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Sicily Island

Louisiana · 366 residents · 0.574 sq mi
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Sicily Island has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,156. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 87 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $71,900. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 50% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
366
−19%since 2000
from 453 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
638 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 789 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.0
+39%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3103874645416181990201020202024Sicily Island
2024336
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,156
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,783 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,240
+11%since 2000
from $11,972 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
59.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 47.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing10.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,900
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$597
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $219 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.1%
−11.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
37.9% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+41%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic44.8%(203)
Black54.1%(245)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.1%(286)
2020
White, non-Hispanic26.2%(96)
Black68.6%(251)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(4)
Diversity Score52.9%(194)
Diversity Score
53
−16%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.0%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
+26%since 2000
from 26.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.9%
+24.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−20.2 ptssince 2011
from 20.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.5%
−18.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.7%
−46.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.4%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Female
42.6%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.0%
−47.3 ptssince 2013
from 72.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sicily Island, Louisiana?

Sicily Island, Louisiana has about 366 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sicily Island, Louisiana?

The typical household in Sicily Island, Louisiana earns about $25,156 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sicily Island, Louisiana expensive?

In Sicily Island, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $71,900, and the typical rent is about $597 a month.

How educated are people in Sicily Island, Louisiana?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sicily Island, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sicily Island, Louisiana?

About 59.5% of people in Sicily Island, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sicily Island, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Sicily Island, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 54 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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