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South Mansfield

Louisiana · 333 residents · 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 $19,107. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 10% 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 $73,600. The poverty rate of 54.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 62% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
333
−5%since 2000
from 352 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
490 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 518 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+13%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2843664485296111990201020202024South Mansfield
2024475
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,107
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,868
+25%since 2000
from $11,069 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
54.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 46.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information45.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services4.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,600
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2022
Median gross rent
$343
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $196 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
39.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 42.9% in 2000
60.4% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+59%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic14.1%(47)
Black75.7%(252)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.3%(21)
Diversity Score51.5%(171)
Diversity Score
51
+5%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.3%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 54.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
−19%since 2000
from 25.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.7%
+30.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
35.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2011
from 23.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2011
from 49.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.9%
−63.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
Female
55.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−69.9 ptssince 2013
from 74.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Mansfield, Louisiana?

South Mansfield, Louisiana has about 333 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Mansfield, Louisiana earns about $19,107 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Mansfield, Louisiana expensive?

In South Mansfield, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $73,600, and the typical rent is about $343 a month.

How educated are people in South Mansfield, Louisiana?

About 9.5% 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 54.4% of people in South Mansfield, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Mansfield, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, South Mansfield, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 84 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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