At a Glance
Median Income
$24,160
$19,401 per capita
Home Value
$175,500
Zillow: $181,331
Median Rent
$838/mo
47.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
12.6%
44.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.4%
22.5% smoking rate
How Donaldsonville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Donaldsonville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Donaldsonville a Good Place to Live?
D
1.9 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Donaldsonville residents earn a median household income of $24,160 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,401. The unemployment rate stands at 12.6% (250% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 44.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,919 business establishments, including 272 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Donaldsonville is $175,500 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $181,331. Median rent is $838/month, with 47.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
11.4% of adults in Donaldsonville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Donaldsonville has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population6,792
Median Age30.8 yrs
Density1,797/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
F
Median Income$24,160
Per Capita$19,401
Unemployment12.6%
Poverty44.0%
County GDP$12,654M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,381
Housing
C+
Home Value$175,500
Rent$838
Ownership54.1%
Zillow$181,331
Housing Units2,839
Rent Burden47.9%
Health
Obesity46.4%
Diabetes18.1%
Smoking22.5%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death9,276/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain63.4 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation18 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute27 min
Broadband82.5%
Internet Speed240 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Donaldsonville was founded in 1806.
The median home in Donaldsonville was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 240 Mbps.
There are 272 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.