Welsh, Louisiana Population 2022
Welsh is a city located in Jefferson Davis Parish Louisiana. Welsh has a 2020 population of 3,191. Welsh is currently declining at a rate of -0.37% annually and its population has decreased by -1.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,231 in 2010.
The average household income in Welsh is $51,962 with a poverty rate of 17.03%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $715 per month, and the median house value is $118,000. The median age in Welsh is 35.8 years, 31.2 years for males, and 45.1 years for females.
Welsh Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Welshwas:
- White: 82.96%
- Black or African American: 12.36%
- Two or more races: 4.21%
- Other race: 0.46%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,677 | 82.96% |
| Black or African American | 399 | 12.36% |
| Two or More Races | 136 | 4.21% |
| Some Other Race | 15 | 0.46% |
Welsh Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,128 | 2.78 | 69.2 |
| Married | 482 | 3.88 | 82.2 |
| Non Family | 363 | 1.06 | 61.4 |
| Female | 255 | 3.21 | 52.5 |
| Male | 28 | 2.39 | 100 |
3.5
Average Family Size
2.78
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 185 | 9.03% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 212 | 10.35% |
| High School Graduate | 757 | 36.96% |
| Some College | 526 | 25.68% |
| Associates Degree | 44 | 2.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 217 | 10.60% |
| Graduate Degree | 107 | 5.22% |
Welsh Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,699 | 1,386 | 272 |
| Black | 221 | 175 | 42 |
| Hispanic | 100 | 72 | |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 18 | 10 |
| Other Race | 15 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 35.71%.
Welsh Language by Age
Welsh Language
87.97% of Welsh residents speak only English, while 12.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 9.72% of the population.
Welsh Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,377 | 261 | 10.98% |
| Black | 390 | 146 | 37.44% |
| Hispanic | 262 | 75 | 28.63% |
| Multiple | 136 | 53 | 38.97% |
| Other | NaN% |
17.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.71%
Male Poverty Rate
19.75%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Welsh
The race most likely to be in poverty in Welsh is Multiple, with 38.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Welsh is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.81%.
Welsh Marital Status
Marriage Rates
42.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.8%
Male Marriage Rate
41.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Welsh Married by Age and Sex
Welsh Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Welsh Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 157 | 7.97% |
| Black | 40 | 15.87% |
Welsh Veterans by Education
22.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
53.6%
Labor Force Participation
48.9%
Employment Rate
8.8%
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
84.07%
Born in Welsh
99.01%
Native Born
0.99%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.99%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.01% of Welsh residents were born in the United States, with 84.07% 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 Oceania.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3,191 | -12 | -0.37% |
| 2021 | 3,203 | -12 | -0.37% |
| 2020 | 3,215 | -12 | -0.37% |
| 2019 | 3,227 | -12 | -0.37% |
| 2018 | 3,239 | 14 | 0.43% |
| 2017 | 3,225 | 14 | 0.44% |
| 2016 | 3,211 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2015 | 3,212 | -6 | -0.19% |
| 2014 | 3,218 | 17 | 0.53% |
| 2013 | 3,201 | -12 | -0.37% |
| 2012 | 3,213 | -15 | -0.46% |
| 2011 | 3,228 | -3 | -0.09% |
| 2010 | 3,231 | -149 | -0.45% |
| 2000 | 3,380 | 81 | 0.24% |
| 1990 | 3,299 | -216 | -0.63% |
| 1980 | 3,515 | 312 | 0.93% |
| 1970 | 3,203 | -129 | -0.39% |
| 1960 | 3,332 | 0.00% |