State
Parish
Land Area (mi²)
6.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
506.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.37% (-12)
Growth Since 2010
-0.71% (-23)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Welsh, Louisiana Population 2021
3,203
Welsh is a city located in Jefferson Davis Parish Louisiana. With a 2020 population of 3,203, it is the 88th largest city in Louisiana and the 6054th largest city in the United States . Welsh is currently declining at a rate of -0.37% annually and its population has decreased by -0.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,226 in 2010. Welsh reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 6 miles, Welsh has a population density of 507 people per square mile.
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%
The current population of Welsh, Louisiana is 3,203 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 3,227.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 3,226.
Welsh, Louisiana Population 2021
| 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% |
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Welsh Population by Race
Welsh Population Pyramid $2021
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Welsh Population by Age
Welsh Households and Families
| 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
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Welsh Households by Type
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| 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% |
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Welsh Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Welsh Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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 Educational Attainment by Race
Welsh Earnings by Educational Attainment
Welsh Language by Age
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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 Language
Welsh Poverty by Race
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| 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% |
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 White, with 10.98% 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 Poverty
Welsh Poverty Rate by Education
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
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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
Welsh Marital Status
Welsh Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 157 | 7.97% |
| Black | 40 | 15.87% |
Welsh Veterans by Race
Welsh Veterans by Education
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22.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
Welsh Veterans by Education
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53.6%
Labor Force Participation
48.9%
Employment Rate
8.8%
Unemployment Rate
Welsh Employment by Age
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Welsh Employment by Race
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Welsh 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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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.
Welsh Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |