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Louisiana · 982 residents · 3.518 sq mi
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Start has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,214. Population has declined 8% since 2019. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $96,900. The poverty rate of 27.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
982
−8%since 2019
from 1,067 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
279 / sq mi
−8%since 2019
from 303 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+10%since 2019
from 35.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
6427678931K1K201020202024Start
2024852
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,214
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $30,573 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,623
−22%since 2019
from $28,960 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2019
from 28.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 26.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services7%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
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
$96,900
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $99,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$620
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $601 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2019
from 65.0% in 2019
24.9% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−44%since 2019
from 3.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,038)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(13)
Diversity Score6.7%(71)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(879)
Black6%(59)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.7%(174)
Diversity Score
18
+166%since 2019
from 7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2019
from 14.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.2%
−12.8 ptssince 2019
from 81.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 5.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
−1%since 2019
from 24.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 93.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 5.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 1.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 52.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 42.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 43.3% in 2019
Female
58.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 56.7% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2019
from 10.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Start, Louisiana?

Start, Louisiana has about 982 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Start, Louisiana?

The typical household in Start, Louisiana earns about $53,214 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 $96,900, and the typical rent is about $620 a month.

How educated are people in Start, Louisiana?

About 19.7% 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 27.9% of people in Start, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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