Crescent, Louisiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 376, Crescent'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

Crescent is a small community located in Louisiana, within Iberville Parish. The total population is 376. It ranks as the 387th most populous out of 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Crescent is 63.0 years. This is 66% higher than the state median of 38.0 years. With 33.5% of the population under 18, Crescent has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 22.3% 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 Crescent is $83,056. This is 37% higher than the state median of $60,756. It is also 3% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.3%. This is 93% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Crescent, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $215,200. Housing costs are about the same as the state median of $216,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Crescent is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Crescent is Hispanic or Latino, making up 46.3% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 31.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (46.3% vs 7.2%).

Education

28.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 4% 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 92.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Crescent, 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.