Kaplan City, Louisiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 5177 people in the city, organized into 400 households, and 290 families living in the city. The population density was 2298.6 people per square mile (887.49/kmē), making it the 47th most densely populated city in Louisiana. There were 2265 housing units at an average density of 1006.7 per square mile (388.69/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.45 persons, and the average family size was 3.06 persons. The population's age distribution was 25.8% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 86.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.3 males. The median age of the city's population was 37.4 years, the median age of male residents at 35 and the median age of female residents at 39.6. The racial makeup of the city was 85.13% White, 12.92% Black or African American, 0.17% American Indian, 0.5% Asian, 0.02% Native Hawaiian, 1.04% from two or more races and 0.21% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $22535, making it the 112th lowest city by median household income in Louisiana. The median income for a family in the city was $30236, it is 263rd wealthiest city by median family income in Louisiana. The per capita income for the city was $12340, it is Louisiana's 255th wealthiest city by per capita income. The median income is $17834, The median income for males was $23689 versus $11089 for females.
In 2000, 1193 pupils and students, of which 562 are male and 631 are female, 23.04% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 38 nursery or pri school, 97 kindergarten, 608 elementary school, 333 high school and 117 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 5177 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 5205 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 5216 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 5181 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 5171 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 5129 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 5103 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 5101 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 5148 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 5098 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 5053 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 18 | 20 | 38 |
| Kindergarten | 57 | 40 | 97 |
| Elementary school | 296 | 312 | 608 |
| High school | 134 | 199 | 333 |
| College or graduate school | 57 | 60 | 117 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaplan city, Louisiana | $22535 | $30236 | $12340 |
| Vermilion Parish, Louisiana | $29500 | $36093 | $14201 |
| Louisiana, United States | $32566 | $39774 | $16912 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |