71055 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 71055 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 71055 is African American. The current unemployment level in 71055 is 6.9%.
Population | 17,894 |
Population Growth Rate | -3.70% |
Population Density | 61 People per Square Mile |
Total Households | 8,007 |
Percentage High Income Households | 1.5% |
Median Household Income (2021) | $28,730 |
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $49,930 |
Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 6.9% |
Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 55.50% |
Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 54.69% |
71055 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
White | 10,083 | 55.48% |
Black | 7,854 | 43.21% |
Hispanic | 116 | 0.64% |
Asian | 66 | 0.36% |
Native American | 49 | 0.27% |
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 7 | 0.04% |
71055 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
White | 1,009 | 41% |
Black | 1,388 | 56.4% |
Hispanic | 42 | 1.71% |
Asian | 14 | 0.57% |
Native American | 5 | 0.2% |
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.12% |
71055 Educational Attainment Levels
Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
Less Than 1 Year of College | 711 | 6.19% |
Bachelor Degree | 1,476 | 12.84% |
High School Diploma | 4,633 | 40.32% |
No High School Diploma | 278 | 2.42% |
GED or Alternate | 1,025 | 8.92% |
1 or More Years of College | 2,103 | 18.3% |
Associates Degree | 732 | 6.37% |
Masters Degree | 442 | 3.85% |
Professional Degree | 48 | 0.42% |
Doctorate Degree | 44 | 0.38% |