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Welsh

Louisiana · 3,333 residents · 6.322 sq mi
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Welsh has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,911. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $147,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,333
−1%since 2000
from 3,380 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
527 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 535 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+10%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Welsh
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,911
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,838 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,197
+64%since 2000
from $13,538 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing8.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing4.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,900
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$773
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $386 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
32.2% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+70%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Welsh on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(2,613)
Black20.8%(704)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(37)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.7%(1,476)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(2,429)
Black19.8%(661)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(63)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other3.8%(127)
Diversity Score51.5%(1,716)
Diversity Score
51
+18%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+52%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 50.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.6%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−70.9 ptssince 2013
from 76.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare Welsh to nearby cities

WELSH VS
Jennings
Income$48,558+8%
Home value$136,700−8%
Population9,235+181%
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WELSH VS
Lake Charles
Income$59,235+32%
Home value$214,300+45%
Population82,676+2416%
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WELSH VS
Moss Bluff
Income$92,036+105%
Home value$252,900+71%
Population12,482+280%
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WELSH VS
Crowley
Income$28,642−36%
Home value$144,900−2%
Population11,223+242%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Welsh, Louisiana?

Welsh, Louisiana has about 3,333 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Welsh, Louisiana?

The typical household in Welsh, Louisiana earns about $44,911 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Welsh, Louisiana expensive?

In Welsh, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $147,900, and the typical rent is about $773 a month.

How educated are people in Welsh, Louisiana?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Welsh, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Welsh, Louisiana?

About 16.7% of people in Welsh, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Welsh, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Welsh, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 34 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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