Poydras, Louisiana Population 2022
Poydras is a city located in Louisiana. Poydras has a 2020 population of 2,790. Poydras is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has increased by 18.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,351 in 2010.
The average household income in Poydras is $38,933 with a poverty rate of 37.46%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,063 per month, and the median house value is $94,900. The median age in Poydras is 33.7 years, 33.6 years for males, and 33.7 years for females.
Poydras Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Poydraswas:
- White: 88.21%
- Black or African American: 8.24%
- Two or more races: 3.55%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,461 | 88.21% |
| Black or African American | 230 | 8.24% |
| Two or More Races | 99 | 3.55% |
Poydras Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 944 | 2.96 | 84.6 |
| Married | 455 | 3.28 | 91 |
| Non Family | 306 | 1.3 | 90.5 |
| Female | 130 | 4.98 | 62.3 |
| Male | 53 | 4.74 | 50.9 |
3.69
Average Family Size
2.96
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 214 | 11.04% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 460 | 23.74% |
| High School Graduate | 763 | 39.37% |
| Some College | 244 | 12.59% |
| Associates Degree | 94 | 4.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 156 | 8.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 7 | 0.36% |
Poydras Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,475 | 956 | 129 |
| Hispanic | 271 | 186 | 34 |
| Black | 134 | 108 | |
| 2+ Races | 67 | 23 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 80.60%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 12.55%.
Poydras Language by Age
Poydras Language
96.08% of Poydras residents speak only English, while 3.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.91% of the population.
Poydras Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,192 | 836 | 38.14% |
| Hispanic | 278 | 96 | 34.53% |
| Black | 230 | 95 | 41.30% |
| Multiple | 99 | 18 | 18.18% |
| Other | NaN% |
37.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
36.94%
Male Poverty Rate
37.99%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Poydras
The race most likely to be in poverty in Poydras is Black, with 41.30% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Poydras is Multiple, with 18.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.20%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.36%.
Poydras Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.5%
Male Marriage Rate
45.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Poydras Married by Age and Sex
Poydras 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 Over 65.
Poydras Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 176 | 9.72% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 15.87% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 15.29% |
Poydras Veterans by Education
31.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
58.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
48.7%
Labor Force Participation
43.3%
Employment Rate
11%
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
80.72%
Born in Poydras
98.17%
Native Born
1.83%
Foreign Born
0.61%
Non Citizen
1.22%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.17% of Poydras residents were born in the United States, with 80.72% having been born in Louisiana. 0.61% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2,790 | 0.00% | |
| 2021 | 2,790 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 2,790 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 2,790 | 122 | 4.57% |
| 2018 | 2,668 | -27 | -1.00% |
| 2017 | 2,695 | 301 | 12.57% |
| 2016 | 2,394 | 123 | 5.42% |
| 2015 | 2,271 | -38 | -1.65% |
| 2014 | 2,309 | 104 | 4.72% |
| 2013 | 2,205 | 235 | 11.93% |
| 2012 | 1,970 | -16 | -0.81% |
| 2011 | 1,986 | -365 | -15.53% |
| 2010 | 2,351 | 0.00% |