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Bayou Goula CDP, LA

ZIP 70788 — 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 70788

70788 has a population of 3,967 with a median age of 36.1 yrs (49.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
30.6%-50% vs US avg
x
Black
66.5%+436% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
2.3%-88% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
0.6%
x
Age Groups
0–17
25.4%+16% vs US avg
x
18–64
53.9%-13% vs US avg
x
65+
20.7%+27% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
20.9%+89% vs US avg
x
High school
40.3%+54% vs US avg
x
Some college
25.0%-14% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
13.8%-59% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
30.6%-36% vs US avg
x
Never married
53.7%+59% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.3%+10% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.3%
x
Diversity Index
46/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
31.7%+176% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
4.1%-32% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.9%+71% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
29.3%+262% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
FrenchItalianEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 70788

Poverty Rate
31.7%+176% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.1%-32% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
29.3%+262% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.9%+71% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
15.6%+95% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
34.7%+196% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,967
Median age36.1
Poverty rate31.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White30.6%
Hispanic2.3%
Black66.5%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%