Elizabeth, Louisiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 373, Elizabeth'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

Elizabeth is a small community located in Louisiana, within Allen Parish. The total population is 373. It ranks as the 388th most populous out of 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Elizabeth is 29.6 years. This is 22% lower than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Elizabeth is $49,286. This is 19% lower than the state median of $60,756. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.9%. This is 32% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $68,000. Housing costs are 69% lower than the state median of $216,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Elizabeth is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 52.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% lower than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Elizabeth has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.6% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (90.6% vs 55.7%). The Black or African American population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 30.5%.

Education

8.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 67% 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 85.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Elizabeth, 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.