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Lake Arthur town, LA

ZIP 70549 — 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 70549

70549 has a population of 3,580 with a median age of 38.2 yrs (49.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
93.2%+51% vs US avg
x
Black
3.8%-69% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
1.4%-93% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.6%
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.4%+6% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.9%-5% vs US avg
x
65+
17.7%+9% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
20.4%+84% vs US avg
x
High school
39.0%+49% vs US avg
x
Some college
28.0%-3% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
12.6%-62% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
45.2%-6% vs US avg
x
Never married
34.3%+2% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.9%+6% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
9.5%
x
Diversity Index
13/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
23.0%+100% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
9.6%+60% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.7%+25% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.3%+28% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
51.0%+779% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
FrenchGermanFrench Canadian

Health & Community Indicators in 70549

Poverty Rate
23.0%+100% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.6%+60% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
10.3%+28% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.7%+25% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.6%-30% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
21.0%+79% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
51.0%+779% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,580
Median age38.2
Poverty rate23.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White93.2%
Hispanic1.4%
Black3.8%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%