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Singer

Louisiana · 347 residents · 6.95 sq mi
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With 347 people, Singer is a city in Louisiana. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 0% of adults. The poverty rate is 51.9%, above the 12.5% national rate. Owners hold 100% of the housing stock. The population has risen by half since 2023, adding 122 people. 0% of residents were born outside the United States.

At a glance
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
347
+54%since 2023
from 225 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
50 / sq mi
+54%since 2023
from 32 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
36.5
+23%since 2023
from 29.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
6.95 sq mi
Population, 2010 – 2024
183309435560686201020202024Singer
2024347
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.8%(20)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99.2%(32)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1411.8%(41)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 199.5%(33)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 344.9%(17)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4420.5%(71)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 647.2%(25)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7431.1%(108)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$15,299
+48%since 2023
from $10,341 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.9%
+13.5 ptssince 2023
from 39.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
51.9%
−13.0 ptssince 2023
from 64.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.318
−21%since 2023
from 0.403 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information45%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
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

Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
52.8%
−18.7 ptssince 2023
from 71.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
4.08 people
−31%since 2023
from 5.92 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic35.1%(79)
Black64.9%(146)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.7%(176)
Black49.3%(171)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
62
+10%since 2023
from 57 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German19%(66)
Irish14.1%(49)
English11.2%(39)
French8.6%(30)
Swedish8.1%(28)
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
60.6%
+19.4 ptssince 2023
from 41.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
86.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 81.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2023
from 51.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
37.1%
US average: 74.6%
Self-employed
27.0%
+27.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.0%
+27.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
30.0%
+13.1 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
Female
70.0%
−13.1 ptssince 2023
from 83.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 20.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
Same house as last year
94.8%
US average: 87.7%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married9.5%(9)
Married57.9%(55)
Widowed32.6%(31)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married31.4%(50)
Married68.6%(109)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Employer-based
18.4%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
US average: 13.8%
Medicare
31.1%
US average: 18.4%
Medicaid
59.4%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
18.4%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
81.6%
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

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Singer, Louisiana?

Singer, Louisiana has about 347 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Singer, Louisiana?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Singer, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Singer, Louisiana?

About 51.9% of people in Singer, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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