Wisner Town, Louisiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 1140 people in the town, organized into 400 households, and 290 families residing in the town. The population density was 1435.7 people per square mile (554.33/km˛), it is the 97th most densely populated town in the U.S. state of Louisiana. There were 456 housing units at an average density of 577.2 per square mile (222.86/km˛). The average household size was 2.57 people, and the average family size was 3.11 people. Age range in the town was well distributed with 26.8% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 21% from 45 to 64, and 21.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.3 males. The median age is 40 years, The median age of males was 37.8 years, for females the median age was 42.3 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 63.33% White, 35.53% Black or African American, 0.18% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.88% from two or more races and 0.09% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $21654, it is the 92nd poorest town in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $23929, it is Louisiana's 60th poorest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $10528, it is the 70th poorest town in terms of per capita income. The median income is $13021, Median income for males is $20481, compared with $9263 for females.
In 2000, 257 pupils and students, of which 135 are male and 122 are female, 22.54% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 16 nursery or pri school, 22 kindergarten, 154 elementary school, 45 high school and 20 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1140 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1140 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1138 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1118 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1102 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1089 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1076 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1055 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1047 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1038 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1030 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 5 | 11 | 16 |
| Kindergarten | 5 | 17 | 22 |
| Elementary school | 89 | 65 | 154 |
| High school | 27 | 18 | 45 |
| College or graduate school | 9 | 11 | 20 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisner town, Louisiana | $21654 | $23929 | $10528 |
| Franklin Parish, Louisiana | $22964 | $27440 | $12675 |
| Louisiana, United States | $32566 | $39774 | $16912 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |