Goldonna, Louisiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 404, Goldonna'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

Goldonna is a small community located in Louisiana, within Natchitoches Parish. The total population is 404. It ranks as the 380th most populous out of 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Goldonna is 28.1 years. This is 26% lower than the state median of 38.0 years. With 45.5% of the population under 18, Goldonna has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 12.6% 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 Goldonna is $65,000. This is 7% higher than the state median of $60,756. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 30.4%. This is 61% 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 2.8%. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $102,900. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $216,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Goldonna is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 92.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Goldonna has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.3% of all residents. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (98.3% vs 55.7%).

Education

12.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% 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 94.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Goldonna, 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.