Shongaloo is a city located in Louisiana. With a 2020 population of 166, it is the 286th largest city in Louisiana and the 17212th largest city in the United States. Shongaloo is currently declining at a rate of -1.78% annually and its population has decreased by -8.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 182 in 2010. Shongaloo reached it's highest population of 182 in 2010. Spanning over 8 miles, Shongaloo has a population density of 21 people per square mile.
The average household income in Shongaloo is $65,058 with a poverty rate of 10.56%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is $153,100. The median age in Shongaloo is 35.5 years, 35.3 years for males, and 48.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 149.1 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shongaloo was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 142 | 100.00% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 55 | 2.58 | 90.9 |
| Married | 44 | 2.93 | 95.5 |
| Non Family | 10 | 0 | 80 |
| Male | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 8.08% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 10 | 10.10% |
| High School Graduate | 37 | 37.37% |
| Some College | 22 | 22.22% |
| Associates Degree | 1 | 1.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 16 | 16.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 5 | 5.05% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99 | 81 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 81.82%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.21%.
100.00% of Shongaloo residents speak only English, while 0.00% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.00% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 142 | 15 | 10.56% |
10.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.12%
Male Poverty Rate
5.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shongaloo is White, with 10.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shongaloo is White, with 10.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.18%.
85.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
84.9%
Male Marriage Rate
87.0%
Female Marriage Rate
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.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12 | 12.12% |
8.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
66.7%
Labor Force Participation
65.7%
Employment Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
100.00% of Shongaloo residents were born in the United States, with 84.51% 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.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 166 | -3 | -1.78% |
| 2019 | 169 | -3 | -1.74% |
| 2018 | 172 | 0.00% | |
| 2017 | 172 | -3 | -1.71% |
| 2016 | 175 | -2 | -1.13% |
| 2015 | 177 | -1 | -0.56% |
| 2014 | 178 | 0.00% | |
| 2013 | 178 | -2 | -1.11% |
| 2012 | 180 | -1 | -0.55% |
| 2011 | 181 | -1 | -0.55% |
| 2010 | 182 | 0.00% |