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Youngsville

Louisiana · 8,105 residents · 12.549 sq mi
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Youngsville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $67,147. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 4,113 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $206,000. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 55% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,105
+103%since 2000
from 3,992 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
646 / sq mi
+103%since 2000
from 318 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.5
+2%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
05K10K14K19K1990201020202024Youngsville
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,147
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,303 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,257
+53%since 2000
from $20,480 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing10.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$206,000
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $124,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$631
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
71.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
13.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.9%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+16%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(3,468)
Black10%(401)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(67)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.2%(1,087)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88%(7,134)
Black6.7%(544)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(236)
Asian1%(85)
Other0.4%(35)
Diversity Score25.7%(2,087)
Diversity Score
26
−5%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.4%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+27%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.5%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
49.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Youngsville, Louisiana?

Youngsville, Louisiana has about 8,105 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Youngsville, Louisiana?

The typical household in Youngsville, Louisiana earns about $67,147 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Youngsville, Louisiana expensive?

In Youngsville, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $206,000, and the typical rent is about $631 a month.

How educated are people in Youngsville, Louisiana?

About 37.4% of adults age 25 and over in Youngsville, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Youngsville, Louisiana?

About 4.5% of people in Youngsville, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Youngsville, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Youngsville, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,910 residents, a change of about 578 percent over that period.

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