Keachi, Louisiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 168, Keachi'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

Keachi is a small community located in Louisiana, within De Soto Parish. The total population is 168. It ranks as the 456th most populous out of 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Keachi is 59.3 years. This is 56% higher than the state median of 38.0 years. Only 10.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Keachi is $53,125. This is 13% lower than the state median of $60,756. It is also 34% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.9%. This is 69% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $88,000. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $216,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Keachi is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Keachi has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.5% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 8.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (90.5% vs 55.7%). The Black or African American population (8.9%) is well below the state average of 30.5%.

Education

13.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% 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 97.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Keachi, 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.