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Welcome

Louisiana · 672 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 $46,684. Population has fallen 24% since 2019, a loss of 212 residents. Median home value is $121,500. The poverty rate of 32.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% 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
672
−24%since 2019
from 884 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
148 / sq mi
−24%since 2019
from 195 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
+10%since 2019
from 34.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
6058061K1K1K201020202024Welcome
2024796
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,684
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $45,781 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,150
−7%since 2019
from $23,870 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 27.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2019
from 40.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $104,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2023
Median gross rent
$534
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $397 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 70.4% in 2019
32.4% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+14%since 2019
from 2.3 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black96.8%(856)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(28)
Diversity Score7.7%(68)
2020
White, non-Hispanic4%(27)
Black93.6%(629)
Hispanic / Latino1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(18)
Diversity Score18%(121)
Diversity Score
18
+135%since 2019
from 8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 29.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2019
from 76.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 14.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.6 min
−8%since 2019
from 38.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.4%
−13.7 ptssince 2019
from 84.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 19.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2019
from 16.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 60.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2019
from 19.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 42.5% in 2019
Female
56.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 57.5% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 13.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Welcome, Louisiana?

Welcome, Louisiana has about 672 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Welcome, Louisiana?

The typical household in Welcome, Louisiana earns about $46,684 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 $121,500, and the typical rent is about $534 a month.

How educated are people in Welcome, Louisiana?

About 28.1% 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 32.9% of people in Welcome, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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