Collinston, Louisiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 347, Collinston'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

Collinston is a small community located in Louisiana, within Morehouse Parish. The total population is 347. It ranks as the 393rd most populous out of 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Collinston is 50.6 years. This is 33% higher than the state median of 38.0 years. Only 4.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Collinston is $46,250. This is 24% lower than the state median of $60,756. It is also 43% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.9%. This is 5% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 10.3%. This is 63% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $186,500. Housing costs are 14% lower than the state median of $216,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 68.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Collinston is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 26.5%.

Education

15.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% lower 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 81.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Collinston, 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.