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Sterlington town, LA

ZIP 71280 — 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 71280

71280 has a population of 4,999 with a median age of 39.6 yrs (48.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
74.1%+20% vs US avg
x
Black
22.0%+78% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.2%-97% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.9%-79% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.7%+12% vs US avg
x
18–64
54.6%-11% vs US avg
x
65+
20.6%+27% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
11.5%+4% vs US avg
x
High school
27.9%+7% vs US avg
x
Some college
35.9%+24% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
24.6%-27% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
58.1%+21% vs US avg
x
Never married
29.8%-12% vs US avg
x
Divorced
5.8%-44% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.3%
x
Diversity Index
40/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
17.2%+49% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
32.3%+133% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.8%-3% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.4%-15% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
20.6%+154% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
88.4%+1425% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishGermanAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 71280

Poverty Rate
17.2%+49% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.8%-3% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
32.3%+133% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
20.6%+154% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.4%-15% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.1%-36% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
5.9%-50% vs US avg
x
Private School
1.2%-88% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
88.4%+1425% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population4,999
Median age39.6
Poverty rate17.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White74.1%
Hispanic3.9%
Black22.0%
Asian0.2%
Foreign-born32.3%