Pine Prairie, Louisiana Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Pine Prairie, Louisiana Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Pine Prairie, Louisiana had a total population of 934, the 280th largest village in Louisiana, with a median household income of $33,352, which is 45% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 28.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 45% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (28.1%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Only 5.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Unemployment rate of 13.3% is notably above the national average.

Pine Prairie Quick Facts

Population 934

Median Household Income $33,352

Median Home Value N/A

Poverty Rate 28.1%

Unemployment Rate 13.3%

Median Age 43.4 years

Homeownership Rate 69.4%

Affordability Ratio N/A

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.7%

High School Graduation Rate 69.6%

Diversity Index 48/100

Population 934 280th of 488

Median Income $33,352 bottom 20%

Poverty Rate 28.1% 126% higher than national

Median Home Value N/A

How Pine Prairie 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	1,242	934	-24.8%
Median household income	$32,917	$33,352	+1.3%

How Pine Prairie Compares

Median Household Income

Pine Prairie

$33,352

$60,756

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

$216,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 37.4%

$25K-$50K 41.1%

$50K-$100K 3.4%

$100K+ 18.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

11.7%

$10K-$15K

6.8%

$15K-$20K

4.2%

$20K-$25K

14.7%

$25K-$30K

0.0%

$30K-$35K

18.1%

$35K-$40K

0.0%

$40K-$45K

7.2%

$45K-$50K

15.8%

$50K-$60K

1.5%

$60K-$75K

0.0%

$75K-$100K

1.9%

$100K-$125K

11.7%

$125K-$150K

6.4%

$150K-$200K

0.0%

$200K+

0.0%

Employment

13.3% Unemployment Rate State: 6.3%|National: 5.2%

28.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 69.4%

Renter 30.6%

Median gross rent $758/mo 27.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

15.1%

18-34

26.6%

35-54

20.0%

55-74

24.4%

75+

13.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

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

State average: 59 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Pine Prairie Rankings in Louisiana

#280 Population of 488

#354 Median Income of 437

#417 Education of 488

N/A Home Value of 425

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Other Cities in Evangeline Parish

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Ville Platte	6,253	$28,361	31.2%	$101,200
Mamou	2,864	$24,808	58.5%	$86,500
Reddell	653	N/A	33.1%	$65,500
Turkey Creek	449	$75,250	17.4%	$151,400
Chataignier	367	$32,898	23.2%	$91,700

Cities Similar to Pine Prairie

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Grand Coteau	959	$34,730	$117,500	20.5%	45.7%
Paincourtville	1,008	N/A	$86,900	15.1%	0.5%
Rosedale	1,034	N/A	$123,000	22.6%	10.2%
Krotz Springs	831	N/A	$63,300	6.3%	26.6%
Simsboro	851	$31,658	$84,300	10.6%	29.5%

A note before these figures: with a population of 934, Pine Prairie'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

Pine Prairie is a small community located in Louisiana, within Evangeline Parish. The total population is 934. It ranks as the 280th most populous out of 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pine Prairie is 43.4 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 38.0 years. 13.9% 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 Pine Prairie is $33,352. This is 45% lower than the state median of $60,756. It is also 59% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 28.1%. This is 49% 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 13.3%. This is 112% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. 69.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pine Prairie is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.6%. The Black or African American population (4.5%) is well below the state average of 30.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (15.6% vs 7.2%).

Education

5.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 79% 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 69.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Pine Prairie, 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 Pine Prairie, Louisiana?

Pine Prairie, Louisiana has a population of 934 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Pine Prairie, LA?

The median household income in Pine Prairie is $33,352, which is 59% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Pine Prairie, LA?

The poverty rate in Pine Prairie is 28.1%. This means approximately 183 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Pine Prairie, Louisiana?

Pine Prairie's population is 70.3% White, 4.5% Black, 15.6% Hispanic/Latino, and 2.4% Asian.

What is the median home value in Pine Prairie, LA?

The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Pine Prairie — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.

How educated is Pine Prairie, Louisiana?

5.7% of adults (25+) in Pine Prairie hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.