Point Place, Louisiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 476, Point Place'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

Point Place is a small community located in Louisiana, within Natchitoches Parish. The total population is 476. It ranks as the 364th most populous out of 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Point Place is 56.3 years. This is 48% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Point Place is $37,429. This is 38% lower than the state median of $60,756. It is also 54% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.6%. This is 76% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $253,600. Housing costs are 17% higher than the state median of $216,500. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.8x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 87.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Point Place is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 16.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 7.2%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

21.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 19% 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 87.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Point Place, 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.