Donaldsonville Population

1860–2026

7,164

2026 projection

7% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Donaldsonville. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20267,164+700.99%
20257,094+450.64%
20247,049+911.31%
20236,958+430.62%
20226,915+821.20%
20216,833+1382.06%
20206,695-500.74%
20196,745-791.16%
20186,824-821.19%
20176,906-951.36%

Showing 10 of 32 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Donaldsonville is growing faster than Louisiana and the U.S., and slower than Ascension Parish.

  • Ascension Parish+6.4%
  • Donaldsonville+4.8%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Louisiana−0.7%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Donaldsonville Demographics

29.1median age

Median age

Female28.7 yrs
Male32.1 yrs

Adults

4,565
1,126 seniors (65+) · 25% of adults3,439 other adults

Sex

Female 54.6% · 3,731Male 45.4% · 3,100

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 68 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Donaldsonville Income

$23,618median household income

Median household income

$23,618

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$23,577

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

44.8%

About 1 in 2 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Donaldsonville Marital Status

27% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married27%24%30%
Never married51%60%43%
Divorced10%11%9%
Widowed12%6%18%
Separated<1%0%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201