CensusEasy
CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Zachary

Louisiana · 9,036 residents · 26.859 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Baton Rouge metro area
Compare
The short version

Zachary has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $32,625. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 2,239 residents. Median home value is $66,500. Households here earn about 49% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 33.0
Average education
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,036
−20%vs 2000
vs 11,275 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
336 / sq mi
−20%vs 2000
vs 420 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
30.9
−10%vs 2000
vs 34.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K11K14K18K21K1990201020202024Zachary
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,625
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $49,669 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,348
−33%vs 2000
vs $18,554 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
12.3%
+3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,500
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $98,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$393
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $518 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
76.7%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.2% in 2000
23.3% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+3%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Zachary on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(7,826)
Black28.6%(3,229)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(81)
Asian0.5%(52)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.4%(6,023)
1990
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(6,581)
Black26.8%(2,420)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(47)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(35)
Diversity Score50.5%(4,563)
Diversity Score
51
−5%vs 2000
vs 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.5%
−6.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+11%vs 2000
vs 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Drill deeper

Places similar to Zachary

Punta Gorda
Pop 20,383
Panama City Beach
Pop 20,375
San Carlos Park
Pop 19,159
Gibsonton
Pop 18,754
Places similar to Zachary
Head to head

Compare Zachary to nearby cities

ZACHARY VS
Baker
Income$54,750+68%
Home value$157,900+137%
Population12,136−41%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ZACHARY VS
Central
Income$89,554+174%
Home value$288,700+334%
Population30,313+47%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ZACHARY VS
Merrydale
Income$41,500+27%
Home value$136,100+105%
Population9,490−54%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ZACHARY VS
Baton Rouge
Income$49,994+53%
Home value$234,700+253%
Population222,795+980%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Zachary, Louisiana?

Zachary, Louisiana has about 9,036 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Zachary, Louisiana?

The typical household in Zachary, Louisiana earns about $32,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Zachary, Louisiana expensive?

In Zachary, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $66,500, and the typical rent is about $393 a month.

How educated are people in Zachary, Louisiana?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in Zachary, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Zachary, Louisiana?

About 12.3% of people in Zachary, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Louisiana
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Zachary with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →