70544 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Louisiana based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 70544 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70544 is African American. The current unemployment level in 70544 is 7.9%.
| Population | 10,612 |
| Population Growth Rate | -10.77% |
| Population Density | 30 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 4,138 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $49,143 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $39,950 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 7.9% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 49.14% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 75.92% |
70544 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4,373 | 43.57% |
| Black | 4,932 | 49.14% |
| Hispanic | 167 | 1.66% |
| Asian | 286 | 2.85% |
| Native American | 279 | 2.78% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
70544 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 57 | 6.92% |
| Black | 637 | 77.31% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 2.06% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 112 | 13.59% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
70544 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 402 | 6.98% |
| Bachelor Degree | 564 | 9.79% |
| High School Diploma | 2,976 | 51.66% |
| No High School Diploma | 104 | 1.81% |
| GED or Alternate | 358 | 6.21% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 904 | 15.69% |
| Associates Degree | 170 | 2.95% |
| Masters Degree | 238 | 4.13% |
| Professional Degree | 34 | 0.59% |
| Doctorate Degree | 11 | 0.19% |