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South Mansfield

Louisiana · 344 residents (2025 est.) · 0.679 sq mi
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South Mansfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,417. Population has grown 35% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 76.4% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 75% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
18% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
475
+35%since 2000
from 352 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
700 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 518 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.4
+3%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:344 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2843664485296111990201020202024South Mansfield
2024475
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$15,417
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,417 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,990
+17%since 2000
from $11,069 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
76.4%
+30.1 ptssince 2000
from 46.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
−7%since 2010
from 0.522 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information47.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services10.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$357
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $196 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
18.1%
−24.7 ptssince 2000
from 42.9% in 2000
81.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.9%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.9%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic23%(81)
Black73.3%(258)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score49%(173)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.6%(79)
Black79.6%(378)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(13)
Diversity Score42.3%(201)
Diversity Score
42
−14%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.0%
+34.7 ptssince 2000
from 54.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
−15%since 2000
from 25.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.8%
+25.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.4%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 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
35.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
34.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2011
from 23.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 49.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.5%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
8.2%
−67.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
Female
63.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.6%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2012
from 22.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−70.7 ptssince 2013
from 74.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
56.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2017
from 50.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Mansfield, Louisiana?

South Mansfield, Louisiana has about 475 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Mansfield, Louisiana?

The typical household in South Mansfield, Louisiana earns about $15,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Mansfield, Louisiana expensive?

In South Mansfield, Louisiana, the typical rent is about $357 a month.

How educated are people in South Mansfield, Louisiana?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in South Mansfield, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Mansfield, Louisiana?

About 76.4% of people in South Mansfield, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Mansfield, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, South Mansfield, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 58 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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