Poydras, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Bernard Parish County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
2,395
Population
613/sq mi density
$53,506
Median Income
$26,337 per capita
$121,100
Home Value
$167,711 Zillow
$1,169
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$53,506 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,100 home value, $1,169/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
2,395
Census 2023
Population Density
613
per square mile
Land Area
4.3
square miles (11.1 km²)
Median Age
36.2 yrs
7% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 72.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 8.8% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 28.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
72.4%
Black
8.8%
Hispanic
28.4%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 2.5% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96.8%
Spanish
2.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.7%
Veterans
1.5%
75% below US avg (6%)
Disability
32.0%
146% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.5%
4% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.5%
48% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.476
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 2,395 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 613 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 4.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 36.2 years |
Gender
| Male | 51.4% |
| Female | 48.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 72.4% |
| Black or African American | 8.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 96.8% |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.7% |
| Veterans | 1.5% |
| Disability | 32.0% |
| Health Insurance | 95.5% |
| Uninsured | 4.5% |
| Broadband Access | 84.5% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.476 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |