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Sikes

Louisiana · 125 residents (2025 est.) · 1.563 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 159 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $92,900. At a median age of 27.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 27.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 92%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
279
+133%since 2000
from 120 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
179 / sq mi
+133%since 2000
from 77 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
27.5
−29%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:125 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
761311872422981990201020202024Sikes
2024279
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$9,918
−22%since 2000
from $12,755 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−30.4 ptssince 2000
from 33.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.331
−29%since 2010
from 0.465 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction12.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information12.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,900
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.7%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 96.0% in 2000
16.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
56.1%
+56.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.0%
+75.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(117)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(275)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(1)
Diversity Score3.5%(10)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.8%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+4%since 2000
from 31.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
95.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 90.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
26.8%
−21.4 ptssince 2011
from 48.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
30.2%
+27.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
4.8%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
69.2%
+27.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Female
30.8%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
67.1%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.4%
−16.2 ptssince 2012
from 21.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
62.7%
−15.9 ptssince 2013
from 78.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
42.9%
−15.9 ptssince 2017
from 58.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2016
from 93.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2016
from 5.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sikes, Louisiana?

Sikes, Louisiana has about 279 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Sikes, Louisiana expensive?

In Sikes, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $92,900.

How educated are people in Sikes, Louisiana?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sikes, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sikes, Louisiana?

About 3.2% of people in Sikes, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sikes, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Sikes, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 151 residents, a change of about 118 percent over that period.

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

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