CITY
Ventress
Louisiana · 1,166 residents · 2.028 sq mi
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The short version
Ventress has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,458. Population has declined 12% since 2023.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
70% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
$71,458
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $70,144 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
46.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 38.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade30.2%
Information10.7%
Finance & insurance9%
Education & health services9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
Construction4.2%
Retail trade2.8%
Other services2%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(1,178)
Black4.2%(55)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(52)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(40)
Diversity Score25.7%(340)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90%(1,049)
Black2.8%(33)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(61)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(23)
Diversity Score23.3%(272)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
74.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 71.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Ventress, Louisiana?
Ventress, Louisiana has about 1,166 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Ventress, Louisiana?
The typical household in Ventress, Louisiana earns about $71,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Ventress, Louisiana expensive?
In Ventress, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $302,200, and the typical rent is about $1,190 a month.
How educated are people in Ventress, Louisiana?
About 26.2% of adults age 25 and over in Ventress, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Ventress, Louisiana?
About 9.2% of people in Ventress, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.
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