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ZIP 71477 — People & Community

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

Working Class

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 71477

71477 has a population of 4,481 with a median age of 31.2 yrs (49.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
71.8%+17% vs US avg
x
Black
12.6%+2% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.3%-95% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.7%-75% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
10.6%
x
Age Groups
0–17
29.1%+32% vs US avg
x
18–64
60.0%-3% vs US avg
x
65+
11.0%-33% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
13.6%+22% vs US avg
x
High school
53.2%+103% vs US avg
x
Some college
20.3%-30% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
12.9%-62% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
40.7%-15% vs US avg
x
Never married
39.7%+17% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.5%+21% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.2%
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
14.1%+23% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
75.4%+443% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.2%+36% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.6%+39% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.7%-6% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
19.6%+239% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishCajun

Health & Community Indicators in 71477

Poverty Rate
14.1%+23% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.2%+36% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
75.4%+443% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.7%-6% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.6%+39% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
7.9%-1% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
25.7%+119% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
19.6%+239% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population4,481
Median age31.2
Poverty rate14.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White71.8%
Hispanic4.7%
Black12.6%
Asian0.3%
Foreign-born75.4%