Longstreet, Louisiana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Longstreet, Louisiana had a total population of 160, the 460th largest village in Louisiana, with a median household income of $78,750, which is 30% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 27.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (27.2%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
- Unemployment rate of 14.0% is notably above the national average.
Longstreet Quick Facts
How Longstreet 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 | 283 | 160 | -43.5% |
| Median household income | $73,750 | $78,750 | +6.8% |
How Longstreet Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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+)
Longstreet Rankings in Louisiana
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Other Cities in De Soto Parish
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield | 4,619 | $33,844 | 30.2% | $112,100 |
| Stonewall | 2,392 | $56,557 | 9.7% | $277,300 |
| Logansport | 1,439 | $32,404 | 36.3% | $126,600 |
| South Mansfield | 475 | $15,417 | 76.4% | N/A |
| Grand Cane | 227 | $112,500 | 1.3% | $235,000 |
| Keachi | 168 | $53,125 | 5.9% | $88,000 |
| Stanley | 136 | N/A | 22.1% | N/A |
| Gloster | 105 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Frierson | 78 | $41,250 | 0.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Longstreet
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bordelonville | 150 | N/A | N/A | 22.5% | 34.0% |
| Rodessa | 173 | N/A | $60,000 | 2.5% | 35.3% |
| Delta | 174 | N/A | $13,500 | 0.0% | 50.0% |
| Mount Lebanon | 143 | N/A | N/A | 37.3% | 4.9% |
| Bayou Corne | 183 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 160, Longstreet'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
Longstreet is a small community located in Louisiana, within De Soto Parish. The total population is 160. It ranks as the 460th most populous out of 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana.
Age Demographics
The median age in Longstreet is 56.8 years. This is 49% higher than the state median of 38.0 years. Only 10.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 21.3% 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 Longstreet is $78,750. This is 30% higher than the state median of $60,756. It is also 2% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 27.2%. This is 43% 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 14.0%. This is 123% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. 98.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 46% higher than the state average of 67.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Longstreet is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.8%.
Education
11.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 58% 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 86.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Longstreet, 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 Longstreet, Louisiana?
Longstreet, Louisiana has a population of 160 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Longstreet, LA?
The median household income in Longstreet is $78,750, which is 2% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Longstreet, LA?
The poverty rate in Longstreet is 27.2%. This means approximately 41 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Longstreet, Louisiana?
Longstreet's population is 80.6% White, 0.0% Black, 3.8% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Longstreet, LA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Longstreet — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Longstreet, Louisiana?
11.4% of adults (25+) in Longstreet hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.