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Central city, LA

ZIP 70818 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 70818

70818 has a population of 10,403 with a median age of 38.4 yrs (43.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
71.6%+16% vs US avg
x
Black
20.9%+69% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.3%-95% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.4%-82% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.8%
x
Age Groups
0–17
27.7%+26% vs US avg
x
18–64
55.8%-10% vs US avg
x
65+
16.5%+1% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
4.3%-62% vs US avg
x
High school
31.5%+20% vs US avg
x
Some college
28.6%-1% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
35.7%+6% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
53.9%+12% vs US avg
x
Never married
25.2%-26% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.4%+20% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.5%
x
Diversity Index
44/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
9.9%-13% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
60.3%+334% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.3%+71% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.3%+21% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.9%+71% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
26.9%+364% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishFrench

Health & Community Indicators in 70818

Poverty Rate
9.9%-13% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.3%+71% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
60.3%+334% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.9%+71% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.3%+21% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.9%-27% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
11.1%-6% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.9%-91% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
26.9%+364% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population10,403
Median age38.4
Poverty rate9.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White71.6%
Hispanic3.4%
Black20.9%
Asian0.3%
Foreign-born60.3%