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Stanley

Louisiana · 126 residents (2025 est.) · 2.171 sq mi
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Population has declined 6% since 2000. The poverty rate of 22.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
79% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
136
−6%since 2000
from 145 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
63 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 67 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
+13%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:126 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
911401892372861990201020202024Stanley
2024136
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$37,994
+99%since 2000
from $19,083 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.8%
+28.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.502
+9%since 2010
from 0.461 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing47.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing37.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction9.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services5.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
79.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
20.8% rent
Vacancy rate
21.3%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.3%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(127)
Black10.3%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.4%(38)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(126)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17%(23)
Diversity Score
17
−35%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
−11%since 2000
from 29.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 91.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
2.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 53.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.7%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.3%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
55.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.0%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2012
from 17.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.5%
−53.4 ptssince 2013
from 65.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
58.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2017
from 58.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stanley, Louisiana?

Stanley, Louisiana has about 136 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Stanley, Louisiana?

About 25.3% of adults age 25 and over in Stanley, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stanley, Louisiana?

About 22.1% of people in Stanley, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stanley, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Stanley, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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