CensusEasy
CITY

Supreme

Louisiana · 803 residents · 3.385 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Baton Rouge metro area
Compare
The short version

Supreme has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,760. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 316 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 33.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
95% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
803
−28%since 2000
from 1,119 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
237 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 331 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.1
+53%since 2000
from 28.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5457018581K1K1990201020202024Supreme
2024803
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,760
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,354 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,204
+48%since 2000
from $10,912 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
7.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.0%
−19.0 ptssince 2000
from 52.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
+14%since 2010
from 0.369 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance22%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical22%
US avg: 5.1%
Information16.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
94.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
5.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Supreme on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic14.2%(159)
Black83.6%(935)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.2%(383)
2024
White, non-Hispanic10.6%(85)
Black83.6%(671)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.9%(47)
Diversity Score35.9%(288)
Diversity Score
36
+5%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
64.7%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 47.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+19%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.8%
+10.8 ptssince 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
18.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 45.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.4%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Female
48.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
−51.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2012
from 22.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
−75.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.5%
+16.1 ptssince 2017
from 68.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Supreme

Waldo
Pop 814
Southport
Pop 873
Solana
Pop 948
Jennings
Pop 766
Places similar to Supreme
Head to head

Compare Supreme to nearby cities

SUPREME VS
Thibodaux
Income$52,072+75%
Home value$232,500
Population15,573+1839%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SUPREME VS
Morgan City
Income$56,474+90%
Home value$155,200
Population10,757+1240%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SUPREME VS
Bayou Cane
Income$74,350+150%
Home value$188,700
Population21,253+2547%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SUPREME VS
Raceland
Income$60,286+103%
Home value$187,800
Population9,585+1094%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Supreme, Louisiana?

Supreme, Louisiana has about 803 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Supreme, Louisiana?

The typical household in Supreme, Louisiana earns about $29,760 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Supreme, Louisiana?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Supreme, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Supreme, Louisiana?

About 33.0% of people in Supreme, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Supreme, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Supreme, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 233 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Louisiana
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Supreme with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →