Start, Louisiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 852, Start'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

Start is a small community located in Louisiana, within Richland Parish. The total population is 852. It ranks as the 288th most populous out of 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Start is 50.1 years. This is 32% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Start is $110,278. This is 82% higher than the state median of $60,756. It is also 37% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.8%. This is 59% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 1.9%. This is 70% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $162,100. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $216,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Start is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Start has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.8% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 5.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (89.8% vs 55.7%). The Black or African American population (5.9%) is well below the state average of 30.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 7.2%.

Education

33.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% higher 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 82.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Start, 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.