Montegut is a CDP located in Terrebonne Parish Louisiana. Montegut has a 2024 population of 1,315. Montegut is currently declining at a rate of -1.2% annually and its population has decreased by -27.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,809 in 2020.
The average household income in Montegut is $45,054 with a poverty rate of 41.28%. The median age in Montegut is 51.1 years: 48.8 years for males, and 57 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Montegut was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,130 | 83.89% |
| Native American | 172 | 12.77% |
| Two or more races | 37 | 2.75% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.37% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.22% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 497 | 2.71 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
| Married | 272 | 3 | 65.1 | 34.9 |
| Non Family | 159 | 1.23 | 80.5 | 19.5 |
| Female | 51 | 5.35 | 70.6 | 29.4 |
| Male | 15 | 4.13 | 60 | 40 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
70.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 202 | 20.98% |
| Associates Degree | 67 | 6.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 23 | 2.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 28 | 2.91% |
| High School Graduate | 299 | 31.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 274 | 28.45% |
| Some College | 70 | 7.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 856 | 451 | 49 |
| Native American | 91 | 25 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 8 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Other Race | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $48,816 | $55,625 | $48,224 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,287 | $73,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,214 | $81,500 | $22,955 |
| Some College | $98,194 | $113,095 | $34,196 |
$33,214
Average Earnings
$81,500
Average Male
$22,955
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.35% of Montegut residents speak only English, while 7.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 7.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,130 | 397 | 35.13% |
| Native | 172 | 138 | 80.23% |
| Multiple | 37 | 13 | 35.14% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 6 | 100% |
| Other | 5 | 5 | 100% |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 100% |
41.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
46.24%
Male Poverty Rate
35.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Montegut is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Montegut is White, with 35.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 29.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 67.02% |
| High School | 12.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.8% |
| Some College | 2.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 26.06% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 33.17% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,000 | $48,000 |
| Households | $32,989 | $45,054 |
| Married Families | $52,696 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $32,532 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.4%
Male Marriage Rate
60.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
102
Number of Veterans
102
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 93 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 91 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 102 | 10.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
30.1%
Labor Force Participation
29.9%
Employment Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
87.68%
Born in Montegut
97.62%
Native Born
2.38%
Foreign Born
0.15%
Non Citizen
2.23%
Naturalized
97.62% of Montegut residents were born in the United States, with 87.68% having been born in Louisiana. 0.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,315 | -16 | -1.2% |
| 2023 | 1,331 | -16 | -1.19% |
| 2022 | 1,347 | -122 | -8.3% |
| 2021 | 1,469 | -340 | -18.79% |
| 2020 | 1,809 | -324 | -15.19% |
| 2019 | 2,133 | 49 | 2.35% |
| 2018 | 2,084 | 92 | 4.62% |
| 2017 | 1,992 | -66 | -3.21% |
| 2016 | 2,058 | 498 | 31.92% |
| 2015 | 1,560 | 114 | 7.88% |
| 2014 | 1,446 | 59 | 4.25% |
| 2013 | 1,387 | 95 | 7.35% |
| 2012 | 1,292 | 240 | 22.81% |
| 2011 | 1,052 | -488 | -31.69% |
| 2010 | 1,540 | 0 | 0% |