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Violet

Louisiana · 4,122 residents · 3.926 sq mi
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Violet has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,038. Population has fallen 52% since 2000, a loss of 4,433 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $173,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,122
−52%since 2000
from 8,555 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,050 / sq mi
−52%since 2000
from 2,179 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.4
+16%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K8K9K1990201020202024Violet
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,038
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,993 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,349
+82%since 2000
from $13,894 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.9%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
+11%since 2010
from 0.388 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$173,500
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$942
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $504 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
14.1% rent
Vacancy rate
16.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
83.9%
+42.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+52%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.1%(4,718)
Black38.6%(3,301)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(367)
Asian0.6%(49)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.5%(5,690)
2024
White, non-Hispanic24.4%(1,004)
Black66.5%(2,742)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(292)
Asian1.5%(62)
Other0.5%(22)
Diversity Score61.6%(2,540)
Diversity Score
62
−7%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.8 min
+37%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.2%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.4%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.5%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
57.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−46.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2012
from 10.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
−80.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.1%
+21.6 ptssince 2017
from 61.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2016
from 96.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Violet, Louisiana?

Violet, Louisiana has about 4,122 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Violet, Louisiana?

The typical household in Violet, Louisiana earns about $51,038 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Violet, Louisiana expensive?

In Violet, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $173,500, and the typical rent is about $942 a month.

How educated are people in Violet, Louisiana?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Violet, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Violet, Louisiana?

About 17.6% of people in Violet, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Violet, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Violet, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4,452 residents, a change of about -52 percent over that period.

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