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Zachary

Louisiana · 19,316 residents · 26.859 sq mi
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Zachary is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,712. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 71% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $226,300. Households here earn about 77% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,316
+71%since 2000
from 11,275 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
719 / sq mi
+71%since 2000
from 420 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.4
+3%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K11K14K18K21K1990201020202024Zachary
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,712
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,669 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,891
+83%since 2000
from $18,554 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.2%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$226,300
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,121
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $518 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
21.2% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+27%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.7%(9,018)
Black45.2%(8,733)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(561)
Asian1.4%(274)
Other1.9%(369)
Diversity Score70%(13,519)
Diversity Score
70
+31%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.4%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+43%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.6%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Zachary, Louisiana?

Zachary, Louisiana has about 19,316 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Zachary, Louisiana?

The typical household in Zachary, Louisiana earns about $89,712 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 $226,300, and the typical rent is about $1,121 a month.

How educated are people in Zachary, Louisiana?

About 39.4% 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 6.8% 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 10,280 residents, a change of about 114 percent over that period.

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