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Urania

Louisiana · 698 residents · 1.371 sq mi
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Urania has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $12,358. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $47,300. The poverty rate of 40.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 76% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
698
Unchangedsince 2000
from 700 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
509 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 511 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
+14%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6278411K1K1K1990201020202024Urania
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$12,358
−68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,312
+17%since 2000
from $10,517 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
40.4%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing15.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing8.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 2%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,300
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
15.7% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+304%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(662)
Black0.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(50)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(597)
Black7.4%(52)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(29)
Diversity Score33.9%(237)
Diversity Score
34
+374%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
52.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.6 min
+75%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 92.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
15.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 24.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.4%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
74.1%
+34.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
Female
25.9%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.3%
−62.4 ptssince 2013
from 74.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Urania, Louisiana?

Urania, Louisiana has about 698 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Urania, Louisiana?

The typical household in Urania, Louisiana earns about $12,358 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Urania, Louisiana expensive?

In Urania, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $47,300.

How educated are people in Urania, Louisiana?

About 5.4% of adults age 25 and over in Urania, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Urania, Louisiana?

About 40.4% of people in Urania, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Urania, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Urania, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 98 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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