Sarepta, Louisiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 724, Sarepta'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

Sarepta is a small community located in Louisiana, within Webster Parish. The total population is 724. It ranks as the 307th most populous out of 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sarepta is 35.4 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 38.0 years. With 31.1% of the population under 18, Sarepta has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sarepta is $56,136. This is 8% lower than the state median of $60,756. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.6%. This is 18% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 9.7%. This is 54% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $83,200. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $216,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Sarepta is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Sarepta has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (92.8% vs 55.7%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 7.2%.

Education

7.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 74% 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 85.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Sarepta, 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.