Belcher, Louisiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 204, Belcher's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Belcher is a small community located in Louisiana, within Caddo Parish. The total population is 204. It ranks as the 440th most populous out of 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Belcher is 38.7 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 38.0 years. With 29.4% of the population under 18, Belcher has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 10.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Belcher is $90,000. This is 48% higher than the state median of $60,756. It is also 11% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.5%. This is 55% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $170,800. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $216,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Belcher is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Belcher has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.8% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 9.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (85.8% vs 55.7%). The Black or African American population (9.3%) is well below the state average of 30.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 7.2%.

Education

28.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.8%. Notably, 15.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Belcher, Louisiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Louisiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.