At a Glance
Median Income
$24,330
$15,645 per capita
Home Value
$57,400
Zillow: $216,654
Median Rent
$754/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
53.1% high school+
Unemployment
10.0%
41.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
22.3% smoking rate
How Duson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Duson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Duson a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Duson residents earn a median household income of $24,330 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,645. The unemployment rate stands at 10.0% (178% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 41.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,990 business establishments, including 739 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Duson is $57,400 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $216,654. Median rent is $754/month, with 29.8% 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 1984.
Education
8.2% of adults in Duson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
53.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Duson has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population1,369
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density458/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born5.4%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
F
Median Income$24,330
Per Capita$15,645
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty41.6%
County GDP$19,778M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,118
Housing
A+
Home Value$57,400
Rent$754
Ownership60.1%
Zillow$216,654
Housing Units737
Rent Burden29.8%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking22.3%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death9,850/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain62.8 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation30 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+53.1%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute23 min
Broadband83.2%
Internet Speed216 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Duson was founded in 1909.
The median home in Duson was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.497 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
31.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 216 Mbps.
There are 739 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.