Luling CDP, Louisiana Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Luling CDP, Louisiana Demographics
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As of 2026, Luling CDP, Louisiana has a total population of 13,873, the 34th largest city in Louisiana, with a median household income of $82,273, which is 37% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 11.6%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 37% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Louisiana.
32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Louisiana.

Luling CDP Quick Facts

Population 13,873

Median Household Income $82,273

Median Home Value $268,400

Poverty Rate 11.6%

Unemployment Rate 4.6%

Median Age 38.2 years

Homeownership Rate 87.6%

Affordability Ratio 3.3x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.7%

High School Graduation Rate 91.7%

Diversity Index 51/100

Population 13,873 34th of 487

Median Income $82,273 top 20%

Poverty Rate 11.6% 7% lower national

Median Home Value $268,400 top 10%

How Luling CDP Compares

Median Household Income

Luling CDP

$82,273

$60,023

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Luling CDP

$268,400

$208,700

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.7%

$25K-$50K 23.3%

$50K-$100K 21.0%

$100K+ 44.1%

Employment

4.6% Unemployment Rate State: 6.3% | National: 5.2%

66.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 87.6%

Renter 12.4%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.3x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

27.2%

18-34

18.0%

35-54

29.7%

55-74

20.1%

75+

5.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 58 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Luling CDP Rankings in Louisiana

#34 Population of 487

#58 Median Income of 487

#50 Education of 487

#38 Home Value of 487

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Cities Similar to Luling CDP

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
River Ridge CDP	13,170	$84,464	$330,700	37.8%	8.0%
Mandeville city	12,931	$89,122	$363,300	46.6%	9.2%
Claiborne CDP	12,647	$69,173	$214,100	33.1%	11.3%
Broussard city	13,791	$116,613	$301,000	40.5%	16.5%
Gonzales city	12,748	$66,152	$212,800	26.5%	11.3%

Population Overview

Luling CDP is a small city located in Louisiana. The total population is 13,873. It ranks as the 34th most populous out of 487 cities and towns in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Luling CDP is 38.2 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 37.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Luling CDP is $82,273. This is 37% higher than the state median of $60,023. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 5% higher. The poverty rate stands at 11.6%. This is 39% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $268,400. Housing costs are 29% higher than the state median of $208,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 87.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Luling CDP is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 18.2%.

Education

32.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Luling CDP in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 23% higher than the state rate of 26.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Luling CDP, Louisiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Louisiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 487 Census-designated places in Louisiana. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Luling CDP, Louisiana?

Luling CDP, Louisiana has a population of 13,873 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Luling CDP, LA?

The median household income in Luling CDP is $82,273, which is 5% higher the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Luling CDP, LA?

The poverty rate in Luling CDP is 11.6%. This means approximately 1,595 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Luling CDP, Louisiana?

Luling CDP's population is 66.3% White, 18.2% Black, 5.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 1.3% Asian.

What is the median home value in Luling CDP, LA?

The median home value in Luling CDP is $268,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x.

How educated is Luling CDP, Louisiana?

32.7% of adults (25+) in Luling CDP hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.