Doyline, Louisiana Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Doyline, Louisiana Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Doyline, Louisiana had a total population of 725, the 306th largest village in Louisiana, with a median household income of $34,327, which is 44% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 30.8%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 44% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (30.8%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Only 5.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x.
Unemployment rate of 9.7% is notably above the national average.

Doyline Quick Facts

Population 725

Median Household Income $34,327

Median Home Value $80,500

Poverty Rate 30.8%

Unemployment Rate 9.7%

Median Age 39.4 years

Homeownership Rate 72.4%

Affordability Ratio 2.3x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.8%

High School Graduation Rate 84.5%

Diversity Index 39/100

Population 725 306th of 488

Median Income $34,327 bottom 30%

Poverty Rate 30.8% 147% higher than national

Median Home Value $80,500 bottom 20%

How Doyline Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	633	725	+14.5%
Median household income	$33,173	$34,327	+3.5%
Median home value	$72,900	$80,500	+10.4%

How Doyline Compares

Median Household Income

Doyline

$34,327

$60,756

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Doyline

$80,500

$216,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 30.3%

$25K-$50K 32.7%

$50K-$100K 19.5%

$100K+ 17.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

12.5%

$10K-$15K

5.1%

$15K-$20K

8.4%

$20K-$25K

4.4%

$25K-$30K

9.4%

$30K-$35K

11.5%

$35K-$40K

4.4%

$40K-$45K

3.0%

$45K-$50K

4.4%

$50K-$60K

5.4%

$60K-$75K

7.7%

$75K-$100K

6.4%

$100K-$125K

6.4%

$125K-$150K

3.7%

$150K-$200K

2.7%

$200K+

4.7%

Employment

9.7% Unemployment Rate State: 6.3%|National: 5.2%

61.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.4%

Renter 27.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.3x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

28.8%

18-34

12.7%

35-54

26.9%

55-74

25.4%

75+

6.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 59 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Doyline Rankings in Louisiana

#306 Population of 488

#345 Median Income of 437

#416 Education of 488

#363 Home Value of 425

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Other Cities in Webster Parish

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Minden	11,455	$34,294	26.7%	$130,200
Springhill	4,599	$37,250	22.4%	$97,500
Sibley	1,376	$42,061	24.2%	$148,200
Cullen	758	$21,607	51.3%	$69,400
Sarepta	724	$56,136	15.6%	$83,200
Cotton Valley	701	$36,316	24.8%	$68,600
Dubberly	339	$45,625	17.1%	$167,400
Dixie Inn	300	$23,125	66.0%	$45,000
Heflin	139	$43,333	17.3%	$125,000
Shongaloo	85	$58,125	14.1%	$114,600

Cities Similar to Doyline

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Maringouin	752	$33,750	N/A	7.3%	29.5%
Dubach	709	$36,583	$104,700	17.6%	27.6%
Cotton Valley	701	$36,316	$68,600	4.5%	24.8%
Gillis	667	N/A	N/A	8.8%	0.0%
Reddell	653	N/A	$65,500	1.0%	33.1%

A note before these figures: with a population of 725, Doyline'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

Doyline is a small community located in Louisiana, within Webster Parish. The total population is 725. It ranks as the 306th most populous out of 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Doyline is 39.4 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 38.0 years. With 28.8% of the population under 18, Doyline has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Doyline is $34,327. This is 44% lower than the state median of $60,756. It is also 57% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 30.8%. This is 62% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 9.7%. This is 54% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $80,500. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $216,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Doyline is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Doyline is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 15.3%.

Education

5.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 78% 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 84.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Doyline, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Doyline, Louisiana?

Doyline, Louisiana has a population of 725 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Doyline, LA?

The median household income in Doyline is $34,327, which is 57% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Doyline, LA?

The poverty rate in Doyline is 30.8%. This means approximately 223 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Doyline, Louisiana?

Doyline's population is 76.3% White, 15.3% Black, 5.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Doyline, LA?

The median home value in Doyline is $80,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.3x.

How educated is Doyline, Louisiana?

5.8% of adults (25+) in Doyline hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.