Lawtell, Louisiana Population 2022
Lawtell is a city located in St. Landry Parish Louisiana. Lawtell has a 2020 population of 1,252. Lawtell is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has increased by 4.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,198 in 2010.
The average household income in Lawtell is $46,221 with a poverty rate of 24.28%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is $96,200. The median age in Lawtell is 34.6 years, 34.6 years for males, and 32 years for females.
Lawtell Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lawtellwas:
- Black or African American: 68.93%
- White: 31.07%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 863 | 68.93% |
| White | 389 | 31.07% |
Lawtell Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 418 | 3 | 88.8 |
| Married | 167 | 3.96 | 71.9 |
| Non Family | 133 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 72 | 3.72 | 100 |
| Male | 46 | 4.13 | 100 |
3.93
Average Family Size
3
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 62 | 7.82% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 76 | 9.58% |
| High School Graduate | 398 | 50.19% |
| Some College | 211 | 26.61% |
| Associates Degree | 0.00% | |
| Bachelors Degree | 46 | 5.80% |
| Graduate Degree | 0.00% |
Lawtell Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 559 | 497 | 46 |
| White | 234 | 158 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 88.91%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 8.23%.
Lawtell Language by Age
Lawtell Language
99.08% of Lawtell residents speak only English, while 0.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.92% of the population.
Lawtell Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 389 | 235 | 60.41% |
| Black | 863 | 69 | 8.00% |
| Other | NaN% |
24.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.99%
Male Poverty Rate
38.53%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lawtell
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lawtell is White, with 60.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lawtell is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 65.00%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.58%.
Lawtell Marital Status
Marriage Rates
66.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
77.0%
Male Marriage Rate
60.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Lawtell Married by Age and Sex
Lawtell 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 35-44.
Lawtell Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14 | 5.98% |
Lawtell Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
47%
Labor Force Participation
47%
Employment Rate
0%
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
93.13%
Born in Lawtell
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Lawtell residents were born in the United States, with 93.13% 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 | 1,252 | 0.00% | |
| 2021 | 1,252 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 1,252 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 1,252 | -189 | -13.12% |
| 2018 | 1,441 | -510 | -26.14% |
| 2017 | 1,951 | 599 | 44.30% |
| 2016 | 1,352 | -392 | -22.48% |
| 2015 | 1,744 | 438 | 33.54% |
| 2014 | 1,306 | -276 | -17.45% |
| 2013 | 1,582 | 53 | 3.47% |
| 2012 | 1,529 | -133 | -8.00% |
| 2011 | 1,662 | 464 | 38.73% |
| 2010 | 1,198 | 0.00% |