Donaldsonville, Louisiana Population 2022
Donaldsonville is a city located in Ascension Parish Louisiana. Donaldsonville has a 2020 population of 8,753. Donaldsonville is currently growing at a rate of 1.20% annually and its population has increased by 17.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,441 in 2010.
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 Donaldsonvillewas:
- 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%
Population by Race
| 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% |
Donaldsonville Population Pyramid $2022
| 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
| 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% |
Donaldsonville Educational Attainment by Race
| 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 Language by Age
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 Poverty by Race
| 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 | NaN% |
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 Multiple, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Donaldsonville is Other, with NaN% 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 Marital Status
Marriage Rates
32.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.8%
Male Marriage Rate
26.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Donaldsonville Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 131 | 7.60% |
| Black | 107 | 2.49% |
Donaldsonville Veterans by Education
18.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
57.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
54.1%
Labor Force Participation
47.5%
Employment Rate
12.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
91.67%
Born in Donaldsonville
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.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 8,753 | 104 | 1.20% |
| 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% |