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Wallace

Louisiana · 671 residents · 6.454 sq mi
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Wallace has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,960. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $75,000. The poverty rate of 28.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
671
+18%since 2000
from 570 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
104 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 88 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.0
+6%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
3836839841K2K2000201020202024Wallace
2024791
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,960
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,118 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,731
+77%since 2000
from $6,625 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.5%
−17.0 ptssince 2000
from 45.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information28%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade21.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,224
+148%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.2%
−56.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
17.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+69%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic6.1%(35)
Black93.7%(534)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.8%(84)
2010
White, non-Hispanic7%(47)
Black90.5%(607)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.9%(133)
Diversity Score
20
+34%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+29%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
57.4%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
12.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% 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
32.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.6%
−50.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.6%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wallace, Louisiana?

Wallace, Louisiana has about 671 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wallace, Louisiana?

The typical household in Wallace, Louisiana earns about $21,960 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wallace, Louisiana expensive?

In Wallace, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $75,000, and the typical rent is about $1,224 a month.

How educated are people in Wallace, Louisiana?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Wallace, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wallace, Louisiana?

About 28.5% of people in Wallace, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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