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Stanley

Louisiana · 126 residents (2025 est.) · 2.17 sq mi
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With 136 people, Stanley is a city in Louisiana. Owners hold 79% of the housing stock. 0% of residents were born outside the United States. People stay put here: 100% were in the same home a year ago. About 25% of adults have finished a four-year degree. The poverty rate is 22.1%, above the 12.5% national rate.

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

136
−6%since 2000
from 145 in 2000
126 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
63 / sq mi
−50%since 2009
from 124 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
40.4
+13%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.17 sq mi
Population, 19902024
9114018923728619902000201020202024Stanley
2024136
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.5%(2)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1411%(15)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 199.6%(13)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.1%(7)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413.2%(18)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.2%(18)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414%(19)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 648.8%(12)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.3%(14)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849.6%(13)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.7%(5)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$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%
22.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

79.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
20.8% rent
21.3%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.83 people
+8%since 2009
from 2.62 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
5.3%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(127)
Black10.3%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(126)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
17
−63%since 2009
from 47 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Irish37.5%(51)
English30.1%(41)
Dutch5.1%(7)
Welsh3.7%(5)
Canadian2.9%(4)
Scottish2.9%(4)
American1.5%(2)
Section 05

Education

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%
1.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.2 min
−11%since 2000
from 29.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
84.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 91.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
15.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
2.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
44.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 53.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
71.0%
−15.8 ptssince 2020
from 86.8% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
5.7%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
28.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

44.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
55.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
16.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
30.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2012
from 17.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
12.5%
−21.6 ptssince 2013
from 34.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
58.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2017
from 58.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
85.4%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 95.8% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 98.3% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married29.6%(16)
Married44.4%(24)
Widowed1.9%(1)
Divorced24.1%(13)
Women 15+
Never married21.5%(14)
Married38.5%(25)
Widowed13.8%(9)
Divorced26.2%(17)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

12.5%
−21.6 ptssince 2013
from 34.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
49.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 39.7% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
5.1%
−22.2 ptssince 2020
from 27.3% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
23.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 23.1% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
21.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
61.0%
−13.4 ptssince 2020
from 74.4% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
44.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 43.8% in 2020
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

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)58.8%(10)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)58.8%(10)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era29.4%(5)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War11.8%(2)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 17 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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

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