State
Parish
Land Area (mi²)
4.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
959.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.92%
Growth Since 2010
-8.96%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
New Roads, Louisiana Population 2021
4,398
New Roads is a city located in Pointe Coupee Parish Louisiana. With a 2020 population of 4,398, it is the 67th largest city in Louisiana and the 5135th largest city in the United States . New Roads is currently declining at a rate of -0.92% annually and its population has decreased by -8.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,831 in 2010. New Roads reached it's highest population of 5,303 in 1990. Spanning over 5 miles, New Roads has a population density of 960 people per square mile.
The average household income in New Roads is $56,278 with a poverty rate of 28.13%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $738 per month, and the median house value is $131,400. The median age in New Roads is 39.1 years, 33.5 years for males, and 51.3 years for females.
New Roads Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of New Roads was:
- Black or African American: 61.51%
- White: 37.22%
- Asian: 0.68%
- Two or more races: 0.59%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of New Roads, Louisiana is 4,398 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 4,521.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 4,831.
New Roads, Louisiana Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,811 | 61.51% |
| White | 1,701 | 37.22% |
| Asian | 31 | 0.68% |
| Two or More Races | 27 | 0.59% |
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New Roads Population by Race
New Roads Population Pyramid $2021
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New Roads Population by Age
New Roads Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,692 | 2.63 | 62.2 |
| Non Family | 658 | 1.08 | 48.3 |
| Married | 557 | 2.84 | 94.1 |
| Female | 421 | 4.6 | 45.1 |
| Male | 56 | 3.89 | 37.5 |
3.52
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
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New Roads Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 143 | 4.62% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 555 | 17.93% |
| High School Graduate | 1,087 | 35.11% |
| Some College | 555 | 17.93% |
| Associates Degree | 161 | 5.20% |
| Bachelors Degree | 497 | 16.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 98 | 3.17% |
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New Roads Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
New Roads Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,609 | 1,164 | 123 |
| White | 1,424 | 1,186 | 454 |
| Asian | 31 | 16 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 27 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 14 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 48.15%.
New Roads Educational Attainment by Race
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$29,601
Average Earnings
$32,004
Average Male
$25,234
Average Female
New Roads Earnings by Educational Attainment
New Roads Language by Age
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New Roads Language
97.33% of New Roads residents speak only English, while 2.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.06% of the population.
New Roads Language
New Roads Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,760 | 1,172 | 42.46% |
| White | 1,630 | 78 | 4.79% |
28.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.70%
Male Poverty Rate
26.38%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in New Roads
The race most likely to be in poverty in New Roads is Black, with 42.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in New Roads is White, with 4.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.03%.
New Roads Poverty
New Roads Poverty Rate by Education
New Roads Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
32.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.0%
Male Marriage Rate
31.7%
Female Marriage Rate
New Roads Married by Age and Sex
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New Roads Marriage
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.
New Roads Marital Status by Race
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New Roads Marital Status
New Roads Veterans by War
New Roads Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 197 | 10.30% |
| White | 111 | 7.56% |
New Roads Veterans by Race
New Roads Veterans by Education
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34.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
New Roads Veterans by Education
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58.3%
Labor Force Participation
49.6%
Employment Rate
15%
Unemployment Rate
New Roads Employment by Age
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New Roads Employment by Race
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New Roads 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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99.34%
Native Born
0.66%
Foreign Born
0.57%
Non Citizen
0.09%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.34% of New Roads residents were born in the United States, with 91.14% having been born in Louisiana. 0.57% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
New Roads Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,398 | -41 | -0.92% |
| 2020 | 4,439 | -41 | -0.92% |
| 2019 | 4,480 | -41 | -0.91% |
| 2018 | 4,521 | -71 | -1.55% |
| 2017 | 4,592 | -13 | -0.28% |
| 2016 | 4,605 | -30 | -0.65% |
| 2015 | 4,635 | -36 | -0.77% |
| 2014 | 4,671 | -35 | -0.74% |
| 2013 | 4,706 | -66 | -1.38% |
| 2012 | 4,772 | -40 | -0.83% |
| 2011 | 4,812 | -13 | -0.27% |
| 2010 | 4,825 | -141 | -0.29% |
| 2000 | 4,966 | -337 | -0.65% |
| 1990 | 5,303 | 1,379 | 3.06% |
| 1980 | 3,924 | -21 | -0.05% |
| 1970 | 3,945 | -20 | -0.05% |
| 1960 | 3,965 | 1,147 | 3.47% |
| 1950 | 2,818 | 0.00% |