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St. Francisville

Louisiana · 1,557 residents · 1.825 sq mi
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St. Francisville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,857. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $219,400. Households here earn about 29% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,557
−9%since 2000
from 1,712 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
853 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 938 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+9%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024St. Francisville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,857
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,262 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,361
+13%since 2000
from $21,639 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services5.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$219,400
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $511 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 51.9% in 2000
48.6% rent
Afford Score
6.1
+151%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(1,208)
Black27%(463)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(16)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.3%(895)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(1,061)
Black21.8%(339)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(66)
Asian0.6%(10)
Other2%(31)
Diversity Score56.4%(879)
Diversity Score
56
+8%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+54%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2011
from 53.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.6%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
48.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−80.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Francisville, Louisiana?

St. Francisville, Louisiana has about 1,557 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. Francisville, Louisiana?

The typical household in St. Francisville, Louisiana earns about $35,857 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Francisville, Louisiana expensive?

In St. Francisville, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $219,400, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in St. Francisville, Louisiana?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in St. Francisville, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Francisville, Louisiana?

About 19.4% of people in St. Francisville, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Francisville, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Francisville, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 143 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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