70578 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 70578 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70578 is White. The current unemployment level in 70578 is 4.3%.
| Population | 16,937 |
| Population Growth Rate | -6.77% |
| Population Density | 146 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,171 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $53,750 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $420,420 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (October 2024) | 4.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 75.34% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 62.57% |
70578 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 12,694 | 75.34% |
| Black | 3,906 | 23.18% |
| Hispanic | 232 | 1.38% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.01% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.09% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
70578 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,635 | 66.38% |
| Black | 731 | 29.68% |
| Hispanic | 86 | 3.49% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.2% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.24% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
70578 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 401 | 5.09% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,054 | 13.38% |
| High School Diploma | 3,093 | 39.25% |
| No High School Diploma | 438 | 5.56% |
| GED or Alternate | 600 | 7.61% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,477 | 18.74% |
| Associates Degree | 552 | 7.01% |
| Masters Degree | 234 | 2.97% |
| Professional Degree | 31 | 0.39% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |