State
Parish
Land Area (mi²)
3.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,282.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.22%
Growth Since 2010
16.31%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Donaldsonville, Louisiana Population 2021
8,649
Donaldsonville is a city located in Ascension Parish Louisiana. With a 2020 population of 8,649, it is the 42nd largest city in Louisiana and the 3417th largest city in the United States . Donaldsonville is currently growing at a rate of 1.22% annually and its population has increased by 16.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,436 in 2010. Donaldsonville reached it's highest population of 8,649 in 2021. Spanning over 4 miles, Donaldsonville has a population density of 2,283 people per square mile.
The average household income in Donaldsonville is $48,573 with a poverty rate of 38.46%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $626 per month, and the median house value is $113,000. The median age in Donaldsonville is 39.8 years, 39.2 years for males, and 39.8 years for females.
Donaldsonville Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Donaldsonville was:
- Black or African American: 75.15%
- White: 22.71%
- Two or more races: 1.99%
- Other race: 0.15%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Donaldsonville, Louisiana is 8,649 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 8,337.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 7,436.
Donaldsonville, Louisiana Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 6,190 | 75.15% |
| White | 1,871 | 22.71% |
| Two or More Races | 164 | 1.99% |
| Some Other Race | 12 | 0.15% |
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Donaldsonville Population by Race
Donaldsonville Population Pyramid $2021
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Donaldsonville Population by Age
Donaldsonville Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,031 | 2.71 | 61.2 |
| Non Family | 1,185 | 1.14 | 50.5 |
| Married | 939 | 3.2 | 90.2 |
| Female | 835 | 4.35 | 45.9 |
| Male | 72 | 3.21 | 38.9 |
3.61
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
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Donaldsonville Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 329 | 6.02% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 976 | 17.86% |
| High School Graduate | 2,101 | 38.44% |
| Some College | 682 | 12.48% |
| Associates Degree | 496 | 9.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 737 | 13.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 144 | 2.63% |
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Donaldsonville Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Donaldsonville Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,835 | 2,708 | 426 |
| White | 1,506 | 1,387 | 455 |
| Hispanic | 112 | 53 | |
| Other Race | 12 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 30.21%.
Donaldsonville Educational Attainment by Race
Donaldsonville Earnings by Educational Attainment
Donaldsonville Language by Age
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Donaldsonville Language
96.98% of Donaldsonville residents speak only English, while 3.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.87% of the population.
Donaldsonville Language
Donaldsonville Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,110 | 2,836 | 46.42% |
| Multiple | 164 | 164 | 100.00% |
| White | 1,716 | 117 | 6.82% |
| Other | 12 | 12 | 100.00% |
38.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
37.64%
Male Poverty Rate
39.21%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Donaldsonville
The race most likely to be in poverty in Donaldsonville is Other, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Donaldsonville is White, with 6.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.26%.
Donaldsonville Poverty
Donaldsonville Poverty Rate by Education
Donaldsonville Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
32.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.8%
Male Marriage Rate
26.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Donaldsonville Married by Age and Sex
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Donaldsonville Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Donaldsonville Marital Status by Race
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Donaldsonville Marital Status
Donaldsonville Veterans by War
Donaldsonville Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 131 | 7.60% |
| Black | 107 | 2.49% |
Donaldsonville Veterans by Race
Donaldsonville Veterans by Education
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18.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
57.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
Donaldsonville Veterans by Education
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54.1%
Labor Force Participation
47.5%
Employment Rate
12.2%
Unemployment Rate
Donaldsonville Employment by Age
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Donaldsonville Employment by Race
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Donaldsonville Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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98.91%
Native Born
1.09%
Foreign Born
0.32%
Non Citizen
0.78%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.91% of Donaldsonville residents were born in the United States, with 91.67% having been born in Louisiana. 0.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Donaldsonville Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,649 | 104 | 1.22% |
| 2020 | 8,545 | 104 | 1.23% |
| 2019 | 8,441 | 104 | 1.25% |
| 2018 | 8,337 | 101 | 1.23% |
| 2017 | 8,236 | 89 | 1.09% |
| 2016 | 8,147 | 133 | 1.66% |
| 2015 | 8,014 | 121 | 1.53% |
| 2014 | 7,893 | 168 | 2.17% |
| 2013 | 7,725 | 151 | 1.99% |
| 2012 | 7,574 | 127 | 1.71% |
| 2011 | 7,447 | 6 | 0.08% |
| 2010 | 7,441 | -164 | -0.22% |
| 2000 | 7,605 | -344 | -0.44% |
| 1990 | 7,949 | 48 | 0.06% |
| 1980 | 7,901 | 534 | 0.70% |
| 1970 | 7,367 | 1,285 | 1.94% |
| 1960 | 6,082 | 1,932 | 3.90% |
| 1950 | 4,150 | 261 | 0.65% |
| 1940 | 3,889 | 101 | 0.26% |
| 1930 | 3,788 | 43 | 0.11% |
| 1920 | 3,745 | -345 | -0.88% |
| 1910 | 4,090 | -15 | -0.04% |
| 1900 | 4,105 | 984 | 2.78% |
| 1890 | 3,121 | 521 | 1.84% |
| 1880 | 2,600 | 0.00% |