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Louisiana · 800 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 $36,500. Population has fallen 40% since 2011, a loss of 544 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $67,900. At a median age of 33.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
800
−40%vs 2011
vs 1,344 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
176 / sq mi
−40%vs 2011
vs 296 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
33.0
+59%vs 2011
vs 20.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
6058061K1K1K201020202024Welcome
2024796
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,500
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $40,441 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,640
−1%vs 2011
vs $11,816 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.5%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.7%
−4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.350
+3%vs 2011
vs 0.339 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information26.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,900
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $66,200 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2023
Median gross rent
$655
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $636 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.7%
−25.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.5% in 2011
26.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
−3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−10.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.4%
−13.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.9% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+14%vs 2011
vs 1.6 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic7.4%(99)
Black92.6%(1,245)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.1%(229)
2010
White, non-Hispanic4%(32)
Black94.4%(755)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.8%(78)
Diversity Score
10
−43%vs 2011
vs 17 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
−1%vs 2011
vs 30.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.5%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.9% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.3% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.2% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.7% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.5%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.9%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.5% in 2011
Female
63.1%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.5% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.8%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Welcome, Louisiana?

Welcome, Louisiana has about 800 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Welcome, Louisiana?

The typical household in Welcome, Louisiana earns about $36,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Welcome, Louisiana expensive?

In Welcome, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $67,900, and the typical rent is about $655 a month.

How educated are people in Welcome, Louisiana?

About 7.7% 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 24.7% of people in Welcome, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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