State
Parish
Land Area (mi²)
4.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
302.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.00% ()
Growth Since 2010
4.51% (54)
Lawtell, Louisiana Population 2021
1,252
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. Lawtell reached it's highest population of in .
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%
The current population of Lawtell, Louisiana is 1,252 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,252.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,198.
Lawtell, Louisiana Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 863 | 68.93% |
| White | 389 | 31.07% |
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Lawtell Population by Race
Lawtell Population Pyramid $2021
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Lawtell Population by Age
Lawtell Households and Families
| 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
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Lawtell Households by Type
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| 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% |
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Lawtell Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Lawtell Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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 Educational Attainment by Race
Lawtell Language by Age
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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 Language
Lawtell Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 389 | 235 | 60.41% |
| Black | 863 | 69 | 8.00% |
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 Black, with 8.00% 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 Poverty
Lawtell Poverty Rate by Education
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
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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
Lawtell Marital Status
Lawtell Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14 | 5.98% |
Lawtell Veterans by Race
Lawtell Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
Lawtell Veterans by Education
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47%
Labor Force Participation
47%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
Lawtell Employment by Age
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Lawtell Employment by Race
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Lawtell 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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93.13%
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.
Lawtell Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |