Gueydan, Louisiana Population 2022
Gueydan is a city located in Vermilion Parish Louisiana. Gueydan has a 2020 population of 1,291. Gueydan is currently declining at a rate of -1.45% annually and its population has decreased by -7.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,400 in 2010.
The average household income in Gueydan is $51,840 with a poverty rate of 24.54%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $537 per month, and the median house value is $85,300. The median age in Gueydan is 44.4 years, 40.8 years for males, and 48 years for females.
Gueydan Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gueydanwas:
- White: 82.95%
- Black or African American: 15.05%
- Two or more races: 1.04%
- Native American: 0.56%
- Asian: 0.40%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,036 | 82.95% |
| Black or African American | 188 | 15.05% |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 1.04% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 7 | 0.56% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.40% |
Gueydan Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 518 | 2.31 | 68.5 |
| Married | 210 | 2.85 | 81 |
| Non Family | 185 | 1.12 | 60.5 |
| Female | 94 | 3.39 | 58.5 |
| Male | 29 | 2.41 | 62.1 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 116 | 13.43% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 113 | 13.08% |
| High School Graduate | 402 | 46.53% |
| Some College | 99 | 11.46% |
| Associates Degree | 22 | 2.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 82 | 9.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 30 | 3.47% |
Gueydan Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 748 | 537 | 100 |
| Black | 84 | 71 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 23 | 18 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 | |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | |
| Asian | 5 | 5 |
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 white people with a rate of 13.37%.
Gueydan Language by Age
Gueydan Language
86.89% of Gueydan residents speak only English, while 13.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 13.11% of the population.
Gueydan Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 971 | 173 | 17.82% |
| Black | 184 | 103 | 55.98% |
| Native | 7 | 7 | 100.00% |
| Multiple | 10 | 6 | 60.00% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 4 | 14.81% |
| Other | NaN% |
24.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.10%
Male Poverty Rate
31.23%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Gueydan
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gueydan is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gueydan is Hispanic, with 14.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.34%.
Gueydan Marital Status
Marriage Rates
40.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.5%
Male Marriage Rate
34.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Gueydan Married by Age and Sex
Gueydan Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Gueydan Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68 | 7.99% |
| Black | 24 | 18.75% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 56.52% |
Gueydan Veterans by Education
10.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.50%
Veteran Disability Rate
45.3%
Labor Force Participation
42.6%
Employment Rate
5.8%
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
89.67%
Born in Gueydan
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Gueydan residents were born in the United States, with 89.67% having been born in Louisiana. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,291 | -19 | -1.45% |
| 2021 | 1,310 | -19 | -1.43% |
| 2020 | 1,329 | -19 | -1.41% |
| 2019 | 1,348 | -19 | -1.39% |
| 2018 | 1,367 | -12 | -0.87% |
| 2017 | 1,379 | -13 | -0.93% |
| 2016 | 1,392 | -5 | -0.36% |
| 2015 | 1,397 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2014 | 1,399 | -7 | -0.50% |
| 2013 | 1,406 | 5 | 0.36% |
| 2012 | 1,401 | -3 | -0.21% |
| 2011 | 1,404 | 4 | 0.29% |
| 2010 | 1,400 | 0.00% |