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Vivian

Louisiana · 3,073 residents · 5.517 sq mi
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Vivian has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,207. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 958 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $55,500. The poverty rate of 47.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 64% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,073
−24%since 2000
from 4,031 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
557 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 731 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+14%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Vivian
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,207
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,800 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,489
+24%since 2000
from $13,267 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
47.5%
+21.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$545
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $310 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.5%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
41.5% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+90%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.5%(2,558)
Black34.1%(1,374)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(29)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.3%(2,348)
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.1%(1,541)
Black41.9%(1,288)
Hispanic / Latino2%(60)
Asian0.9%(28)
Other1.2%(37)
Diversity Score67.1%(2,063)
Diversity Score
67
+15%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.9 min
+75%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.7%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.0%
−64.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vivian, Louisiana?

Vivian, Louisiana has about 3,073 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vivian, Louisiana?

The typical household in Vivian, Louisiana earns about $18,207 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vivian, Louisiana expensive?

In Vivian, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $55,500, and the typical rent is about $545 a month.

How educated are people in Vivian, Louisiana?

About 6.8% of adults age 25 and over in Vivian, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vivian, Louisiana?

About 47.5% of people in Vivian, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vivian, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Vivian, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,083 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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