71302 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 71302 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 71302 is African American. The current unemployment level in 71302 is 5.7%.
| Population | 13,559 |
| Population Growth Rate | -2.97% |
| Population Density | 212 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,380 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $33,194 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $39,380 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 5.7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 80.81% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 71.67% |
71302 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,265 | 16.93% |
| Black | 10,812 | 80.81% |
| Hispanic | 229 | 1.71% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.31% |
| Native American | 32 | 0.24% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
71302 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 776 | 24.8% |
| Black | 2,279 | 72.83% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 1.41% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.61% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.26% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.1% |
71302 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 567 | 7.11% |
| Bachelor Degree | 676 | 8.48% |
| High School Diploma | 2,850 | 35.76% |
| No High School Diploma | 207 | 2.6% |
| GED or Alternate | 681 | 8.54% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,971 | 24.73% |
| Associates Degree | 682 | 8.56% |
| Masters Degree | 248 | 3.11% |
| Professional Degree | 44 | 0.55% |
| Doctorate Degree | 44 | 0.55% |