Duson, Louisiana Population 2022
Duson is a city located in Lafayette Parish Louisiana. Duson has a 2020 population of 1,759. Duson is currently declining at a rate of -0.17% annually but its population has increased by 0.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,743 in 2010.
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%
Population by Race
| 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% |
Duson Population Pyramid $2022
| 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
| 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% |
Duson Educational Attainment by Race
| 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 Language by Age
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 Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 665 | 232 | 34.89% |
| White | 967 | 229 | 23.68% |
| Other | NaN% |
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 Other, with NaN% 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 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
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32 | 4.36% |
| Black | 27 | 6.12% |
Duson Veterans by Education
23.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
54.1%
Labor Force Participation
51.4%
Employment Rate
5%
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
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.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,759 | -3 | -0.17% |
| 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% |