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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Tallulah

Louisiana · 9,189 residents · 2.783 sq mi
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Tallulah has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,142. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $38,900. At a median age of 26.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 47% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 26.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,189
+8%since 1990
from 8,521 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,302 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 3,062 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
26.2
−7%since 1990
from 28.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K7K8K9K10K1990201020202024Tallulah
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,142
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $11,045 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$8,324
+34%since 1990
from $6,234 in 1990
US average: $21,522
43.5%
−8.5 ptssince 1990
from 52.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$38,900
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$324
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $218 in 1990
US average: $602
54.1%
−4.8 ptssince 1990
from 59.0% in 1990
45.9% rent
2.3
−10%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic26.2%(2,230)
Black73.2%(6,238)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(26)
Asian0.2%(16)
Diversity Score49.9%(4,252)
2000
White, non-Hispanic22.5%(2,071)
Black74.6%(6,855)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(195)
Asian0.2%(16)
Diversity Score48.2%(4,426)
48
−3%since 1990
from 50 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.8%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.7%
+8.9 ptssince 1990
from 51.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.9 min
+1%since 1990
from 13.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tallulah, Louisiana?

Tallulah, Louisiana has about 9,189 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Tallulah, Louisiana?

The typical household in Tallulah, Louisiana earns about $17,142 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tallulah, Louisiana expensive?

In Tallulah, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $38,900, and the typical rent is about $324 a month.

How educated are people in Tallulah, Louisiana?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Tallulah, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tallulah, Louisiana?

About 43.5% of people in Tallulah, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tallulah, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Tallulah, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 668 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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