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Violet

Louisiana · 4,973 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 $37,979. Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 3,582 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $129,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,973
−42%since 2000
from 8,555 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,267 / sq mi
−42%since 2000
from 2,179 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.2
+6%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K8K9K1990201020202024Violet
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,979
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,993 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,527
+33%since 2000
from $13,894 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,900
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$748
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $504 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.6%
−42.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
21.2% rent
Vacancy rate
20.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.2%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+53%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic37.4%(1,862)
Black55.1%(2,740)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(233)
Asian0.6%(28)
Other4.6%(229)
Diversity Score71.6%(3,559)
Diversity Score
72
+8%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.3%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+9%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% 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
5.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.4%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
48.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.8%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Violet, Louisiana?

Violet, Louisiana has about 4,973 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Violet, Louisiana?

The typical household in Violet, Louisiana earns about $37,979 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 $129,900, and the typical rent is about $748 a month.

How educated are people in Violet, Louisiana?

About 8.9% 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 16.8% 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 3,601 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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