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Sikes

Louisiana · 112 residents · 1.563 sq mi
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Sikes has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,688. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Households here earn about 32% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
80% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
112
−7%since 2000
from 120 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
72 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 77 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+10%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
761311872422981990201020202024Sikes
2024279
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,688
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$11,251
−12%since 2000
from $12,755 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.3%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.1%
−17.6 ptssince 2000
from 33.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction25%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing8.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.7%
US avg: 2%
Information5%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
80.4%
−15.6 ptssince 2000
from 96.0% in 2000
19.6% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(96)
Black1.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(7)
Asian0.9%(1)
Other1.3%(2)
Diversity Score24.7%(28)
Diversity Score
25
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.7 min
+18%since 2000
from 31.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 90.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
33.1%
−15.0 ptssince 2011
from 48.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.0%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
67.0%
+25.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Female
33.0%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
53.6%
−25.0 ptssince 2013
from 78.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sikes, Louisiana?

Sikes, Louisiana has about 112 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sikes, Louisiana?

The typical household in Sikes, Louisiana earns about $34,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Sikes, Louisiana?

About 11.4% 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 16.1% of people in Sikes, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sikes, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Sikes, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 16 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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