71282 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 71282 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 71282 is African American. The current unemployment level in 71282 is 8.0%.
Population | 9,402 |
Population Growth Rate | -9.49% |
Population Density | 18 People per Square Mile |
Total Households | 3,625 |
Percentage High Income Households | 1.1% |
Median Household Income (2021) | $37,279 |
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $36,260 |
Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 8.0% |
Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 66.30% |
Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 94.56% |
71282 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
White | 3,027 | 31.06% |
Black | 6,461 | 66.3% |
Hispanic | 247 | 2.53% |
Asian | 0 | 0% |
Native American | 10 | 0.1% |
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
71282 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
White | 36 | 3.31% |
Black | 1,042 | 95.77% |
Hispanic | 6 | 0.55% |
Asian | 0 | 0% |
Native American | 2 | 0.18% |
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.18% |
71282 Educational Attainment Levels
Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
Less Than 1 Year of College | 264 | 4.86% |
Bachelor Degree | 568 | 10.45% |
High School Diploma | 2,485 | 45.73% |
No High School Diploma | 110 | 2.02% |
GED or Alternate | 372 | 6.85% |
1 or More Years of College | 1,003 | 18.46% |
Associates Degree | 336 | 6.18% |
Masters Degree | 242 | 4.45% |
Professional Degree | 53 | 0.98% |
Doctorate Degree | 1 | 0.02% |