West Monroe, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Ouachita Parish County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
12,837
Population
1,599/sq mi density
$46,663
Median Income
$26,172 per capita
$174,400
Home Value
$204,726 Zillow
$815
Median Rent
27.6% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
1,164
Violent Crime/100K
5,910 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$46,663 median income, 8.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$174,400 home value, $815/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,164 violent crimes/100K (206% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
12,837
Census 2023
Population Density
1,599
per square mile
Land Area
8.2
square miles (21.3 km²)
Median Age
36.0 yrs
7% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 52.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 39.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 9.7% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.1% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
52.1%
Black
39.4%
Hispanic
9.7%
Asian
1.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 90.7% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 5.4% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 3.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
90.7%
Spanish
5.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
5.3%
Veterans
4.2%
30% below US avg (6%)
Disability
16.2%
25% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
86.9%
5% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
13.1%
52% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.519
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 12,837 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,599 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 8.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 36.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 46.7% |
| Female | 53.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 52.1% |
| Black or African American | 39.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.7% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
Language
| English Only | 90.7% |
| Spanish | 5.4% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 5.3% |
| Veterans | 4.2% |
| Disability | 16.2% |
| Health Insurance | 86.9% |
| Uninsured | 13.1% |
| Broadband Access | 75.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.519 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |