71342 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 71342 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 71342 is White. The current unemployment level in 71342 is 4.7%.
| Population | 7,417 |
| Population Growth Rate | -8.23% |
| Population Density | 27 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,358 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $53,837 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $54,820 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 4.7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 78.12% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 80.52% |
71342 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 5,616 | 78.12% |
| Black | 998 | 13.88% |
| Hispanic | 372 | 5.17% |
| Asian | 203 | 2.82% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
71342 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,331 | 83.19% |
| Black | 226 | 14.13% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 0.75% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 27 | 1.69% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
71342 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 215 | 4.44% |
| Bachelor Degree | 594 | 12.27% |
| High School Diploma | 2,038 | 42.09% |
| No High School Diploma | 39 | 0.81% |
| GED or Alternate | 501 | 10.35% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 962 | 19.87% |
| Associates Degree | 210 | 4.34% |
| Masters Degree | 221 | 4.56% |
| Professional Degree | 24 | 0.5% |
| Doctorate Degree | 38 | 0.78% |