Zachary, Louisiana Population 2022
Zachary is a city located in East Baton Rouge Parish Louisiana. Zachary has a 2020 population of 19,083. Zachary is currently growing at a rate of 2.02% annually and its population has increased by 25.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,204 in 2010.
The average household income in Zachary is $100,934 with a poverty rate of 7.84%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,097 per month, and the median house value is $224,500. The median age in Zachary is 35.1 years, 33.4 years for males, and 36.3 years for females.
Zachary Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Zacharywas:
- White: 49.07%
- Black or African American: 47.58%
- Two or more races: 1.79%
- Asian: 1.24%
- Other race: 0.31%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,481 | 49.07% |
| Black or African American | 8,224 | 47.58% |
| Two or More Races | 310 | 1.79% |
| Asian | 215 | 1.24% |
| Some Other Race | 53 | 0.31% |
Zachary Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,790 | 2.96 | 77.3 |
| Married | 3,224 | 3.59 | 93 |
| Non Family | 1,523 | 1.18 | 62.9 |
| Female | 783 | 3.91 | 50.6 |
| Male | 260 | 2.78 | 46.5 |
3.57
Average Family Size
2.96
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 178 | 1.69% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 384 | 3.65% |
| High School Graduate | 2,812 | 26.72% |
| Some College | 2,177 | 20.69% |
| Associates Degree | 793 | 7.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,566 | 24.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,614 | 15.34% |
Zachary Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,541 | 5,272 | 2,123 |
| Black | 4,728 | 4,475 | 1,930 |
| 2+ Races | 96 | 63 | 27 |
| Asian | 72 | 65 | 24 |
| Hispanic | 55 | 55 | 35 |
| Other Race | 53 | 53 | 53 |
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 other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
$54,615
Average Earnings
$68,622
Average Male
$46,176
Average Female
Zachary Language by Age
Zachary Language
95.79% of Zachary residents speak only English, while 4.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.62% of the population.
Zachary Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 8,146 | 721 | 8.85% |
| White | 8,381 | 461 | 5.50% |
| Multiple | 310 | 147 | 47.42% |
| Other | 17 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 82 | 9 | 10.98% |
7.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.49%
Male Poverty Rate
9.08%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Zachary
The race most likely to be in poverty in Zachary is Multiple, with 47.42% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Zachary is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.20%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.73%.
Zachary Marital Status
Marriage Rates
54.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.7%
Male Marriage Rate
50.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Zachary Married by Age and Sex
Zachary Marriage
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.
Zachary Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 657 | 10.94% |
| Black | 398 | 7.02% |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 27.12% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 25.45% |
Zachary Veterans by Education
1.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
68.2%
Labor Force Participation
65.2%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
78.77%
Born in Zachary
97.77%
Native Born
2.23%
Foreign Born
1.44%
Non Citizen
0.79%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.77% of Zachary residents were born in the United States, with 78.77% having been born in Louisiana. 1.44% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 19,083 | 378 | 2.02% |
| 2021 | 18,705 | 378 | 2.06% |
| 2020 | 18,327 | 378 | 2.11% |
| 2019 | 17,949 | 378 | 2.15% |
| 2018 | 17,571 | 299 | 1.73% |
| 2017 | 17,272 | 286 | 1.68% |
| 2016 | 16,986 | 352 | 2.12% |
| 2015 | 16,634 | 225 | 1.37% |
| 2014 | 16,409 | 318 | 1.98% |
| 2013 | 16,091 | 396 | 2.52% |
| 2012 | 15,695 | 208 | 1.34% |
| 2011 | 15,487 | 283 | 1.86% |
| 2010 | 15,204 | 3,929 | 3.03% |
| 2000 | 11,275 | 2,239 | 2.24% |
| 1990 | 9,036 | 1,739 | 2.16% |
| 1980 | 7,297 | 2,333 | 3.93% |
| 1970 | 4,964 | 1,696 | 4.27% |
| 1960 | 3,268 | 2,568 | 8.01% |
| 1940 | 700 | 0.00% |