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Ventress

Louisiana · 890 residents · 2.028 sq mi
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Ventress has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,375. Population has fallen 25% since 2011, a loss of 303 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $102,900. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 46% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
890
−25%vs 2011
vs 1,193 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
439 / sq mi
−25%vs 2011
vs 588 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
48.0
+39%vs 2011
vs 34.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
7308921K1K1K201020202024Ventress
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,375
−48%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $45,938 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,207
−12%vs 2011
vs $21,713 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
−9.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.5%
+6.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.475
+24%vs 2011
vs 0.384 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade20.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services10.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $98,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$542
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $514 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.2%
−31.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 65.1% in 2011
24.1% rent
Vacancy rate
35.1%
+11.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.7% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
+11.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.2%
+26.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.3% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+106%vs 2011
vs 2.1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,159)
Black2.2%(26)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7%(83)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(805)
Black6.2%(55)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.8%(185)
Diversity Score
21
+198%vs 2011
vs 7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.2%
−10.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+8%vs 2011
vs 27.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.5%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 77.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
13.5%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.7%
+6.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.2%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.7%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.4% in 2011
Female
49.9%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.6% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.4%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ventress, Louisiana?

Ventress, Louisiana has about 890 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ventress, Louisiana?

The typical household in Ventress, Louisiana earns about $23,375 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 $102,900, and the typical rent is about $542 a month.

How educated are people in Ventress, Louisiana?

About 13.0% 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 30.5% of people in Ventress, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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