Dry Prong, Louisiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 369, Dry Prong'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

Dry Prong is a small community located in Louisiana, within Grant Parish. The total population is 369. It ranks as the 389th most populous out of 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dry Prong is 45.9 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 38.0 years. 10.6% 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 Dry Prong is $61,625. This is 1% higher than the state median of $60,756. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.6%. This is 7% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Dry Prong, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $197,500. Housing costs are 9% lower than the state median of $216,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 87.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Dry Prong is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 13.6%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 30.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (13.6% vs 7.2%).

Education

18.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% 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 Dry Prong, 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.