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Varnado

Louisiana · 1,461 residents · 0.849 sq mi
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Varnado has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,106. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,119 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $47,500. The poverty rate of 35.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,461
+327%since 2000
from 342 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,721 / sq mi
+327%since 2000
from 403 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+3%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1384998601K2K1990201020202024Varnado
2024425
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,106
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,563 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,233
−8%since 2000
from $14,416 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
2.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
35.0%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade34.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information5.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,500
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$552
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $311 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
21.1%
−41.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
50.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.4%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+14%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(303)
Black9.4%(32)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.6%(74)
2010
White, non-Hispanic40.9%(598)
Black58.4%(853)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61%(891)
Diversity Score
61
+182%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+37%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
29.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.8%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Varnado, Louisiana?

Varnado, Louisiana has about 1,461 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Varnado, Louisiana?

The typical household in Varnado, Louisiana earns about $23,106 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Varnado, Louisiana expensive?

In Varnado, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $47,500, and the typical rent is about $552 a month.

How educated are people in Varnado, Louisiana?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Varnado, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Varnado, Louisiana?

About 35.0% of people in Varnado, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Varnado, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Varnado, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,203 residents, a change of about 466 percent over that period.

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