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Ventress

Louisiana · 800 residents · 2.028 sq mi
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Ventress has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,808. Population has declined 7% since 2019. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $103,900. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
800
−7%since 2019
from 864 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
394 / sq mi
−7%since 2019
from 426 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
49.4
−17%since 2019
from 59.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
7308921K1K1K201020202024Ventress
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,808
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $37,917 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,507
−12%since 2019
from $31,277 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 34.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2019
from 22.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade22.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,900
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $151,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,263
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $797 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.0%
−22.4 ptssince 2019
from 91.4% in 2019
31.0% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−48%since 2019
from 4.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(809)
Black0.7%(6)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(49)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15%(130)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(659)
Black9.8%(78)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(33)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score32.2%(257)
Diversity Score
32
+114%since 2019
from 15 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 11.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.9%
−9.7 ptssince 2019
from 81.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 2.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
−1%since 2019
from 31.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 81.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 56.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.2%
−10.7 ptssince 2019
from 33.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 47.2% in 2019
Female
50.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 52.8% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 4.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ventress, Louisiana?

Ventress, Louisiana has about 800 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ventress, Louisiana?

The typical household in Ventress, Louisiana earns about $49,808 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 $103,900, and the typical rent is about $1,263 a month.

How educated are people in Ventress, Louisiana?

About 12.1% 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 27.8% of people in Ventress, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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