Population 82,085 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Denham Springs
Household size in Denham Springs
| Period | Denham Springs | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.96 | 2.69 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.88 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.96 | 2.73 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.78 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | −0.06 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Denham Springs holds 2.78 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.96, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Denham Springs
| Period | Denham Springs | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.9 | 35.3 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.0 | 36.2 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.6 | 36.8 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.1 | 37.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +1.8 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
Denham Springs is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 36.1, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 32.9 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Denham Springs is younger than at least four in five Louisiana cities.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Denham Springs
| Period | Denham Springs | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 14.1% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 14.8% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.5% | 13.9% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 14.0% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in Denham Springs than nationally: 13.8%, against 11.6%. The Baton Rouge area as a whole looks much the same. The single-parent share has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Denham Springs
Renters in Denham Springs
| Period | Denham Springs | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.3% | 30.5% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.8% | 31.4% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.1% | 31.0% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.9% | 30.9% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +0.4 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Denham Springs is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly four in ten owners (37.9%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 0.6 points, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Denham Springs
| Period | Denham Springs | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 10.9% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 11.2% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.0% | 15.6% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 14.1% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Denham Springs is close to the national rate: 9.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in the Baton Rouge area as a whole (14.1%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 1.4 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Denham Springs
| Period | Denham Springs | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1992 | 1982 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1994 | 1984 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1997 | 1986 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2000 | 1990 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +9 | +7 | +6 |
Denham Springs has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2000, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1992 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Denham Springs
| Period | Denham Springs | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $849 | $775 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $893 | $890 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,091 | $1,001 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,214 | $1,207 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$365 | +$432 | +$366 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Denham Springs costs $1,214 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $365 a month since 2006–10, up 43%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.2% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Denham Springs
Bachelor's degrees in Denham Springs
| Period | Denham Springs | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.4% | 26.3% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.8% | 27.9% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.0% | 28.6% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.8% | 31.5% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +5.3 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Denham Springs have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 23.8%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.4 points, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Denham Springs
| Period | Denham Springs | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.0% | 85.1% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.7% | 86.9% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.7% | 87.7% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.3% | 88.9% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +3.8 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Denham Springs have finished high school as nationally: 90.3%, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Denham Springs
| Period | Denham Springs | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 6.8% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 7.7% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 6.2% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +0.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Denham Springs runs below the national rate: 3.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Denham Springs compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denham Springs | 2.78 | 36.1 | 13.8% | 21.9% | 9.5% | 2000 | $1,214 | 23.8% | 90.3% | 3.9% |
| Walker | 2.80 | 36.5 | 14.2% | 17.4% | 8.8% | 2002 | $1,145 | 16.3% | 88.8% | 5.5% |
| Greenwell Springs | 3.12 | 37.8 | 14.6% | 7.4% | 6.7% | 1988 | $1,338 | 34.3% | 96.4% | 1.8% |
| Satsuma | 2.39 | 42.5 | 19.4% | 33.6% | 13.5% | 2003 | $1,330 | 23.8% | 83.1% | 4.9% |
| Shenandoah | 2.60 | 36.9 | 14.8% | 39.2% | 8.8% | 1991 | $1,252 | 43.1% | 94.4% | 6.5% |
| Central | 2.52 | 43.5 | 11.0% | 14.8% | 9.7% | 1991 | $1,275 | 32.6% | 95.5% | 2.6% |
| Doyle | 2.71 | 37.3 | 8.8% | 19.8% | 6.7% | 1998 | $884 | 10.9% | 81.7% | 2.3% |
| Livingston | 2.66 | 37.6 | 14.8% | 21.0% | 8.3% | 2003 | $971 | 13.7% | 82.3% | 4.2% |
| Port Vincent | 2.71 | 35.7 | 12.5% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 2004 | $1,257 | 24.6% | 85.1% | 2.8% |
| Merrydale | 2.72 | 36.6 | 22.6% | 27.0% | 12.5% | 1975 | $1,309 | 16.1% | 87.8% | 18.9% |
| Baton Rouge area | 2.63 | 37.1 | 14.0% | 30.9% | 14.1% | 1990 | $1,207 | 31.5% | 88.9% | 6.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Denham Springs. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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