Taft, Louisiana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Taft, Louisiana had a total population of 112, the 476th largest community in Louisiana. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Unemployment rate of 100.0% is notably above the national average.
Taft Quick Facts
How Taft 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 | 101 | 112 | +10.9% |
How Taft Compares
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Household Income Distribution
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Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 59 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Taft Rankings in Louisiana
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Other Cities in St. Charles Parish
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luling | 13,960 | $76,539 | 13.6% | $273,800 |
| Destrehan | 11,619 | $90,509 | 17.3% | $320,700 |
| St. Rose | 7,644 | $74,075 | 8.1% | $238,900 |
| Hahnville | 3,520 | $100,956 | 6.7% | $246,100 |
| Norco | 2,781 | $71,220 | 14.8% | $238,100 |
| Montz | 2,074 | $91,875 | 4.7% | $308,800 |
| Boutte | 2,027 | $68,220 | 11.2% | $231,200 |
| Bayou Gauche | 1,908 | $162,951 | 0.0% | $308,000 |
| Ama | 1,483 | $73,359 | 17.7% | $218,600 |
| New Sarpy | 1,247 | $51,989 | 9.4% | $95,700 |
Cities Similar to Taft
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robeline | 110 | $12,500 | $122,500 | 15.1% | 76.4% |
| Gilliam | 117 | $93,750 | $142,000 | 35.0% | 14.5% |
| Palmetto | 119 | N/A | N/A | 32.3% | 21.7% |
| Gloster | 105 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Triumph | 120 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 87.5% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 112, Taft'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
Taft is a small community located in Louisiana, within St. Charles Parish. The total population is 112. It ranks as the 476th most populous out of 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana.
Age Demographics
The median age in Taft is 43.5 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 38.0 years. With 28.6% of the population under 18, Taft has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Taft. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 100.0%. This is 1490% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 48% higher than the state average of 67.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Taft was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Taft, 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 Taft, Louisiana?
Taft, Louisiana has a population of 112 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Taft, LA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Taft — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Taft, LA?
The ACS sample for Taft recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Taft, Louisiana?
Taft's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Taft, LA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Taft — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Taft, Louisiana?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Taft hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.