State
Parish
Land Area (mi²)
3.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
588.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.17% (-3)
Growth Since 2010
2.68% (46)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Duson, Louisiana Population 2021
1,762
Duson is a city located in Lafayette Parish Louisiana. With a 2020 population of 1,762, it is the 128th largest city in Louisiana and the 8095th largest city in the United States . Duson is currently declining at a rate of -0.17% annually but its population has increased by 2.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,716 in 2010. Duson reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 3 miles, Duson has a population density of 588 people per square mile.
The average household income in Duson is $43,610 with a poverty rate of 26.97%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $767 per month, and the median house value is $79,400. The median age in Duson is 31.2 years, 35.9 years for males, and 30.1 years for females.
Duson Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dusonwas:
- White: 59.75%
- Black or African American: 38.84%
- Two or more races: 0.99%
- Native American: 0.41%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Duson, Louisiana is 1,762 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,768.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,716.
Duson, Louisiana Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,023 | 59.75% |
| Black or African American | 665 | 38.84% |
| Two or More Races | 17 | 0.99% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 7 | 0.41% |
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Duson Population by Race
Duson Population Pyramid $2021
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Duson Population by Age
Duson Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 586 | 2.92 | 58 |
| Married | 211 | 3.28 | 76.3 |
| Female | 188 | 3.97 | 38.8 |
| Non Family | 171 | 1.26 | 54.4 |
| Male | 16 | 3.56 | 81.3 |
3.44
Average Family Size
2.92
Average Household Size
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Duson Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 121 | 11.80% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 241 | 23.51% |
| High School Graduate | 466 | 45.46% |
| Some College | 158 | 15.41% |
| Associates Degree | 29 | 2.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3 | 0.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 7 | 0.68% |
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Duson Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Duson Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 631 | 387 | 3 |
| Black | 369 | 258 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 23 | 16 | |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 1.90%.
Duson Educational Attainment by Race
Duson Earnings by Educational Attainment
Duson Language by Age
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Duson Language
86.33% of Duson residents speak only English, while 13.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 10.99% of the population.
Duson Language
Duson Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 665 | 232 | 34.89% |
| White | 967 | 229 | 23.68% |
26.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.32%
Male Poverty Rate
33.59%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Duson
The race most likely to be in poverty in Duson is Black, with 34.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Duson is White, with 23.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.51%.
Duson Poverty
Duson Poverty Rate by Education
Duson Marital Status
Marriage Rates
40.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.8%
Male Marriage Rate
35.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Duson Married by Age and Sex
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Duson Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Duson Marital Status by Race
Duson Marital Status
Duson Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32 | 4.36% |
| Black | 27 | 6.12% |
Duson Veterans by Race
Duson Veterans by Education
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23.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
Duson Veterans by Education
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54.1%
Labor Force Participation
51.4%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
Duson Employment by Age
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Duson Employment by Race
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Duson 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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93.52%
Born in Duson
98.71%
Native Born
1.29%
Foreign Born
0.35%
Non Citizen
0.93%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.71% of Duson residents were born in the United States, with 93.52% having been born in Louisiana. 0.35% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Duson Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,762 | -3 | -0.17% |
| 2020 | 1,765 | -3 | -0.17% |
| 2019 | 1,768 | -3 | -0.17% |
| 2018 | 1,771 | -6 | -0.34% |
| 2017 | 1,777 | -5 | -0.28% |
| 2016 | 1,782 | -9 | -0.50% |
| 2015 | 1,791 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2014 | 1,790 | 13 | 0.73% |
| 2013 | 1,777 | 14 | 0.79% |
| 2012 | 1,763 | 9 | 0.51% |
| 2011 | 1,754 | 11 | 0.63% |
| 2010 | 1,743 | 0.00% |