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Woodmere

Louisiana · 11,238 residents · 3.652 sq mi
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Woodmere has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,710. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $139,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
11,238
−14%since 2000
from 13,058 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
3,077 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 3,576 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+30%since 2000
from 28.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,710
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,892 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,585
+83%since 2000
from $14,494 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,118
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $585 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
22.5% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+47%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic22.2%(2,899)
Black65%(8,494)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(698)
Asian6%(781)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.4%(8,279)
2020
White, non-Hispanic6.2%(697)
Black79.3%(8,909)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(864)
Asian3.6%(407)
Other2.2%(242)
Diversity Score43.3%(4,864)
Diversity Score
43
−32%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+54%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.9%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−74.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodmere, Louisiana?

Woodmere, Louisiana has about 11,238 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Woodmere, Louisiana?

The typical household in Woodmere, Louisiana earns about $49,710 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Woodmere, Louisiana expensive?

In Woodmere, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $139,500, and the typical rent is about $1,118 a month.

How educated are people in Woodmere, Louisiana?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Woodmere, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woodmere, Louisiana?

About 17.1% of people in Woodmere, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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