Mansura Town, Louisiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 1573 residents, 400 households, and 290 families in the town. The population density was 895.5 people per square mile (345.75/kmē), it would be the 161st most densely populated town in the U.S. state of Louisiana. There were 657 housing units at an average density of 373.3 per square mile (144.13/kmē). The average household size was 2.51 persons, and the average family size was 3.09 persons. In the town the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 85.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.9 males. The median age is 36.5 years, The median age of males and females living in Mansura Town was 31.4 and 40 years respectively. The racial makeup of the town was 601 White, 948 Black or African American, 6 American Indian, 2 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 13 from two or more races and 3 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $16836, making it the 30th lowest town by median household income in Louisiana. The median income for a family in the town was $19612, making it the 24th lowest town by median family income in Louisiana. The per capita income for the town was $11473, making its Louisiana's 102nd lowest town by per capita income. The median income is $13445, Median income for males is $17885, compared with $11690 for females.
In 2000, 449 pupils and students, of which 224 are male and 225 are female, 28.54% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 39 nursery or pri school, 21 kindergarten, 262 elementary school, 87 high school and 40 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1573 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1607 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1602 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1590 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1573 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1564 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1550 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1538 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1559 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1542 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1547 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 25 | 14 | 39 |
| Kindergarten | 3 | 18 | 21 |
| Elementary school | 141 | 121 | 262 |
| High school | 39 | 48 | 87 |
| College or graduate school | 16 | 24 | 40 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansura town, Louisiana | $16836 | $19612 | $11473 |
| Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana | $23851 | $29389 | $12146 |
| Louisiana, United States | $32566 | $39774 | $16912 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |