Poydras Cdp, Louisiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 3886 people in the census designated place, organized into 400 households, and 290 families living in the census designated place. The population density was 934.2 people per square mile (360.7/kmē), giving it the 150th most densely populated census designated place among the Louisiana. There were 1518 housing units at an average density of 364.9 per square mile (140.89/kmē). The average household size was 2.84 persons, and the average family size was 3.25 persons. Age range in the census designated place was well distributed with 27.9% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 22% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males. The median age was 33.9 years, The median age of males was 32.9 years, for females the median age was 34.6 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the census designated place was 87.88% White, 8.65% Black or African American, 0.77% American Indian, 0.57% Asian, 0.05% Native Hawaiian, 1.54% from two or more races and 0.54% Other races.
The median income for a household in the census designated place was $26820, making it the 208th wealthiest census designated place by median household income among the Louisiana. The median income for a family in the census designated place was $33036, it is the 196th wealthiest census designated place in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the census designated place was $12874, it is Louisiana's 229th wealthiest census designated place by per capita income. The median income is $20097, The median income for males was $24384, compared to $14505 for females.
In 2000, 959 pupils and students, of which 526 are male and 433 are female, 24.68% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 105 nursery or pri school, 58 kindergarten, 522 elementary school, 213 high school and 61 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1783 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1783 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1783 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1744 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1738 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1742 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1739 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1745 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1751 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1754 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1754 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 72 | 33 | 105 |
| Kindergarten | 33 | 25 | 58 |
| Elementary school | 264 | 258 | 522 |
| High school | 129 | 84 | 213 |
| College or graduate school | 28 | 33 | 61 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poydras CDP, Louisiana | $26820 | $33036 | $12874 |
| St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana | $35939 | $42785 | $16718 |
| Louisiana, United States | $32566 | $39774 | $16912 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |