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Gueydan town, LA

ZIP 70542 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 70542

70542 has a population of 3,499 with a median age of 46.5 yrs (45.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
94.5%+53% vs US avg
x
Black
4.4%-64% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
0.5%-97% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
0.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.2%-17% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.4%-4% vs US avg
x
65+
22.4%+37% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
16.1%+45% vs US avg
x
High school
57.7%+120% vs US avg
x
Some college
16.1%-44% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
10.1%-70% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
50.4%+5% vs US avg
x
Never married
23.7%-30% vs US avg
x
Divorced
19.9%+94% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.9%
x
Diversity Index
10/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
15.9%+38% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
5.9%-2% vs US avg
x
Disability
27.1%+102% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.6%+19% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
56.2%+868% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
FrenchCajunAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 70542

Poverty Rate
15.9%+38% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.9%-2% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
9.6%+19% vs US avg
x
Disability
27.1%+102% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.1%-49% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
16.9%+45% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
56.2%+868% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,499
Median age46.5
Poverty rate15.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White94.5%
Hispanic0.5%
Black4.4%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%