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Cost of living in Donaldsonville summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Donaldsonville. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Louisiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Donaldsonville is 92 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Donaldsonville is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Donaldsonville is $164,851.
The median income in Donaldsonville is $23,618.
Donaldsonville's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Donaldsonville Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Donaldsonville | Louisiana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 93 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 93 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 75 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Donaldsonville, LA Weather
The average high in Donaldsonville is 77.9° and the average low is 57.7°.
There are 78.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 62.2 inches of precipitation each year with 0.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Donaldsonville |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 77.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 57.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 78.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 62.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Donaldsonville Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Donaldsonville
The current population in Donaldsonville is 6,831. The population has decreased 9.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,831 | 0.6% |
| 2023 | 6,792 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 6,799 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 6,834 | -18.9% |
| 2020 | 8,424 | 2.3% |
| 2019 | 8,237 | 1.8% |
| 2018 | 8,090 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 7,975 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 7,916 | 4.5% |
| 2015 | 7,577 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 7,507 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 7,476 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 7,483 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 7,542 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 7,513 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Donaldsonville
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Donaldsonville is:
13.5% White with 920 White residents.
82.2% African American with 5,618 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.4% Asian with 24 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
0.1% Two Or More with 4 Two Or More residents.
3.9% Hispanic with 265 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Donaldsonville | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13.5% | 55.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 82.2% | 30.5% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 0.1% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.9% | 7.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Donaldsonville
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Donaldsonville is 54.6% female with 3,731 female residents.
Donaldsonville is 45.4% male with 3,099 male residents.
| Gender | Donaldsonville | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 45.4% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Donaldsonville for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Donaldsonville completed < 9th grade.
13.0% of adults in Donaldsonville completed 9-12th grade.
41.0% of adults in Donaldsonville completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Donaldsonville completed some college.
3.0% of adults in Donaldsonville completed associate's degree.
10.0% of adults in Donaldsonville completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Donaldsonville completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Donaldsonville completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Donaldsonville completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Donaldsonville | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 13.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 41.0% | 32.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 3.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Donaldsonville, Louisiana
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6.3% of households in Donaldsonville earn Less than $10,000.
13.8% of households in Donaldsonville earn $10,000 to $14,999.
31.5% of households in Donaldsonville earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.9% of households in Donaldsonville earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.1% of households in Donaldsonville earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.0% of households in Donaldsonville earn $50,000 to $74,999.
5.9% of households in Donaldsonville earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.0% of households in Donaldsonville earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.9% of households in Donaldsonville earn $150,000 to $199,999.
0.5% of households in Donaldsonville earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Donaldsonville | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.3% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 13.8% | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 31.5% | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.9% | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.1% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.0% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5.9% | 11.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.0% | 14.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.9% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.5% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
