Donaldsonville, LA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Donaldsonville, Louisiana Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
8,424
Unemployment
15.1%
Poverty
45.2%
Median Home
$143,500
Median Income
$23,151
Median Rent
$709
Donaldsonville SnackAbility
4
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
2/10
Housing
6
Affordability
3
Diversity
7
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8.5
Education
4
Commute
8
Donaldsonville, LA Cost Of Living
84
Donaldsonville's Overall Cost Of Living
Donaldsonville's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Donaldsonville | Louisiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 92 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 94 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 102 | 97 | 100 | |
| Housing | 58 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 102 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 93 | 86 | 100 | |
Donaldsonville, LA Photos
Rankings for Donaldsonville in Louisiana
Map Of Donaldsonville, LA
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Population over time in Donaldsonville
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,424 | 4.1% |
| 2019 | 8,090 | 1.4% |
| 2018 | 7,975 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 7,916 | 4.5% |
| 2016 | 7,577 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 7,507 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 7,476 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 7,483 | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 7,542 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 7,513 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Donaldsonville
| Race | Donaldsonville | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13.7% | 58.3% | 60.1% |
| African American | 83.5% | 31.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.4% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 5.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Donaldsonville
| Gender | Donaldsonville | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.5% | 51.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 44.5% | 48.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Donaldsonville for adults over 25
| Education | Donaldsonville | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 15.0% | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 42.0% | 33.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Donaldsonville, Louisiana
| Income | Donaldsonville | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 15.8% | 8.9% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 21.2% | 5.5% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.4% | 12.2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.4% | 10.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.8% | 12.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.0% | 16.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.7% | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.4% | 13.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.6% | 5.3% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.8% | 4.7% | 8.3% |
