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Wisner

Louisiana · 771 residents · 0.796 sq mi
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Wisner has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,605. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 369 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $102,100. With a median age of 52.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 50% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
771
−32%since 2000
from 1,140 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
969 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 1,432 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.6
+32%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6657979291K1K1990201020202024Wisner
2024965
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,605
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,654 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,169
+35%since 2000
from $10,528 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
4.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
50.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 38.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing11%
US avg: 2.5%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,100
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$496
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
37.2% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+104%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62%(707)
Black35.5%(405)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.8%(681)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.5%(436)
Black39.2%(302)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(13)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other2.3%(18)
Diversity Score65.7%(507)
Diversity Score
66
+10%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+31%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−16.3 ptssince 2011
from 16.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
32.3%
−24.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−58.2 ptssince 2013
from 66.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wisner, Louisiana?

Wisner, Louisiana has about 771 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wisner, Louisiana?

The typical household in Wisner, Louisiana earns about $25,605 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wisner, Louisiana expensive?

In Wisner, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $102,100, and the typical rent is about $496 a month.

How educated are people in Wisner, Louisiana?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Wisner, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wisner, Louisiana?

About 50.2% of people in Wisner, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wisner, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Wisner, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 377 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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

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