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Louisiana · 852 residents · 3.518 sq mi
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Start is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,278. Population has declined 9% since 2023. Median home value is $162,100. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 82% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
852
−9%since 2023
from 941 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
242 / sq mi
−9%since 2023
from 267 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
50.1
Unchangedsince 2023
from 50.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
6427678931K1K201020202024Start
2024852
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52%(17)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.7%(66)
US avg: 6%
10 to 141.6%(14)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.6%(48)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246%(51)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413.5%(115)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 444.3%(37)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5432.6%(278)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.7%(151)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 744.5%(38)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.3%(37)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,278
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $67,673 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,534
+42%since 2023
from $37,588 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.5%
+25.2 ptssince 2023
from 36.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2023
from 17.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
−5%since 2023
from 0.406 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing24.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance14.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical14.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing13.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction10.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,100
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $134,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2023
from 68.9% in 2023
18.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
−26%since 2023
from 2.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
82
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(822)
Black7.2%(68)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(45)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(765)
Black5.9%(50)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(30)
Diversity Score
24
−18%since 2023
from 29 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
English23.2%(198)
American13.5%(115)
German7.5%(64)
Irish7%(60)
French3.1%(26)
Scotch-Irish1.3%(11)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 28.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 77.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
−7%since 2023
from 29.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 80.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.9%
+17.7 ptssince 2023
from 49.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.7%
+12.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 42.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 52.1% in 2023
Female
46.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 47.9% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 23.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 72.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married18.9%(72)
Married79.7%(303)
Widowed1.3%(5)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married8.5%(32)
Married86.4%(324)
Widowed2.1%(8)
Divorced2.9%(11)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Start, Louisiana?

Start, Louisiana has about 852 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Start, Louisiana?

The typical household in Start, Louisiana earns about $110,278 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Start, Louisiana expensive?

In Start, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $162,100.

How educated are people in Start, Louisiana?

About 33.1% of adults age 25 and over in Start, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Start, Louisiana?

About 7.7% of people in Start, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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