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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Zachary

Louisiana · 11,275 residents · 26.859 sq mi
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Zachary is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,669. Population has grown 25% since 1990. Median home value is $98,300. Households here earn about 53% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

11,275
+25%since 1990
from 9,036 in 1990
1990 – 2025
420 / sq mi
+25%since 1990
from 336 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.5
+12%since 1990
from 30.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K11K14K18K21K1990201020202024Zachary
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,669
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,625 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,554
+50%since 1990
from $12,348 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.1%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$98,300
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $66,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$518
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $393 in 1990
US average: $602
78.2%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 76.7% in 1990
21.8% rent
2.0
−3%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

20.8%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 18.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.5%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 78.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.5%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.1 min
−10%since 1990
from 21.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Zachary, Louisiana?

Zachary, Louisiana has about 11,275 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Zachary, Louisiana?

The typical household in Zachary, Louisiana earns about $49,669 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 $98,300, and the typical rent is about $518 a month.

How educated are people in Zachary, Louisiana?

About 20.8% 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 9.1% of people in Zachary, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Zachary, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Zachary, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,239 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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