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Welcome

Louisiana · 796 residents · 4.538 sq mi
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Welcome has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 26.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
63% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
796
+6%since 2023
from 751 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
175 / sq mi
+6%since 2023
from 165 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
26.4
−30%since 2023
from 37.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
6058061K1K1K201020202024Welcome
2024796
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,250
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $56,453 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,230
−13%since 2023
from $26,573 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 28.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 16.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
+10%since 2023
from 0.360 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information29.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$609
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $631 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 62.9% in 2023
36.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.3%
−13.8 ptssince 2023
from 32.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic2%(15)
Black88.9%(668)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.1%(68)
Diversity Score25%(188)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.3%(42)
Black83.5%(665)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.2%(89)
Diversity Score35.8%(285)
Diversity Score
36
+43%since 2023
from 25 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 93.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.6 min
+7%since 2023
from 33.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2023
from 81.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 61.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 36.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 40.7% in 2023
Female
66.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 59.3% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2023
from 74.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Welcome, Louisiana?

Welcome, Louisiana has about 796 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Welcome, Louisiana?

The typical household in Welcome, Louisiana earns about $56,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Welcome, Louisiana expensive?

In Welcome, Louisiana, the typical rent is about $609 a month.

How educated are people in Welcome, Louisiana?

About 4.6% of adults age 25 and over in Welcome, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Welcome, Louisiana?

About 16.2% of people in Welcome, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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