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Missouri · 3,208 residents (2025 est.) · 3.134 sq mi
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Louisiana has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,673. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 635 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $72,100. The poverty rate of 31.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,228
−16%since 2000
from 3,863 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,030 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,233 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.6
+3%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,208 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Louisiana
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,673
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,467 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,575
+51%since 2000
from $15,623 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.7%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
−2%since 2010
from 0.444 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,100
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$645
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $341 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
39.5% rent
Vacancy rate
22.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.4%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+9%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
25
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(3,422)
Black5.7%(221)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(152)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.3%(899)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(2,907)
Black5.8%(186)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(14)
Other3.7%(121)
Diversity Score23%(743)
Diversity Score
23
−1%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.6%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
−12%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.5%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 15.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.1%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.5%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
48.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2012
from 21.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.7%
−67.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2017
from 74.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2016
from 95.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2016
from 4.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Louisiana, Missouri?

Louisiana, Missouri has about 3,228 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Louisiana, Missouri?

The typical household in Louisiana, Missouri earns about $38,673 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Louisiana, Missouri expensive?

In Louisiana, Missouri, the median home is worth about $72,100, and the typical rent is about $645 a month.

How educated are people in Louisiana, Missouri?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Louisiana, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Louisiana, Missouri?

About 31.7% of people in Louisiana, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Louisiana, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Louisiana, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 740 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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