71457 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 71457 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 71457 is African American. The current unemployment level in 71457 is 6.5%.
| Population | 25,608 |
| Population Growth Rate | -5.81% |
| Population Density | 86 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 10,640 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $36,258 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $54,620 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 6.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 51.88% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 64.06% |
71457 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 11,605 | 45.22% |
| Black | 13,316 | 51.88% |
| Hispanic | 566 | 2.21% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 134 | 0.52% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
71457 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,153 | 28.36% |
| Black | 2,679 | 65.9% |
| Hispanic | 137 | 3.37% |
| Asian | 54 | 1.33% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.57% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 19 | 0.47% |
71457 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 724 | 5.43% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,211 | 16.58% |
| High School Diploma | 4,316 | 32.36% |
| No High School Diploma | 277 | 2.08% |
| GED or Alternate | 709 | 5.32% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,624 | 19.68% |
| Associates Degree | 688 | 5.16% |
| Masters Degree | 1,152 | 8.64% |
| Professional Degree | 264 | 1.98% |
| Doctorate Degree | 371 | 2.78% |