Blanchard Town, Louisiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 2050 people in the town, organized into 400 households, and 290 families residing in the town. The population density was 849 people per square mile (327.8/km˛), it is the 171st most densely populated town in the U.S. state of Louisiana. There were 813 housing units at an average density of 337.3 per square mile (130.23/km˛). The average household size was 2.6 persons, and the average family size was 3.02 persons. The population's age distribution was 26.8% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 28% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 93.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.2 males. The median age is 37.5 years, The median age of males was 36 years, for females the median age was 39.2 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 95.32% White, 2.93% Black or African American, 0.54% American Indian, 0.39% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian, 0.63% from two or more races and 0.1% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $44750, it would be the 34th highest town by median household income in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The median income for a family in the town was $58047, making its Louisiana's 18th highest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $22391, making it the 21st highest town by per capita income in Louisiana. The median income is $27359, Males have a median income of $36333 versus $19181 for females.
In 2000, 626 pupils and students, of which 365 are male and 261 are female, 30.54% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 71 nursery or pri school, 47 kindergarten, 287 elementary school, 118 high school and 103 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2050 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2214 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2221 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2241 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2261 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2281 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2329 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2380 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2440 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2544 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2608 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 55 | 16 | 71 |
| Kindergarten | 37 | 10 | 47 |
| Elementary school | 160 | 127 | 287 |
| High school | 72 | 46 | 118 |
| College or graduate school | 41 | 62 | 103 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blanchard town, Louisiana | $44750 | $58047 | $22391 |
| Caddo Parish, Louisiana | $31467 | $38872 | $17839 |
| Louisiana, United States | $32566 | $39774 | $16912 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |