70714 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 70714 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70714 is African American. The current unemployment level in 70714 is 3.8%.
| Population | 17,817 |
| Population Growth Rate | -7.36% |
| Population Density | 555 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 7,304 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $60,061 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $43,040 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 3.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 72.23% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 93.57% |
70714 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4,872 | 26.79% |
| Black | 13,137 | 72.23% |
| Hispanic | 87 | 0.48% |
| Asian | 83 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
70714 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 61 | 2.75% |
| Black | 2,082 | 93.74% |
| Hispanic | 63 | 2.84% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.36% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
70714 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 865 | 8.01% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,531 | 14.18% |
| High School Diploma | 4,000 | 37.04% |
| No High School Diploma | 289 | 2.68% |
| GED or Alternate | 667 | 6.18% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,314 | 21.43% |
| Associates Degree | 338 | 3.13% |
| Masters Degree | 621 | 5.75% |
| Professional Degree | 76 | 0.7% |
| Doctorate Degree | 98 | 0.91% |