Population 5,087 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Mamou
Household size in Mamou
| Period | Mamou | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.60 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.31 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Mamou are small: just 2.31 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.49 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 151 Louisiana cities with 5,000+ people, only six have smaller households.
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 Mamou
| Period | Mamou | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.6 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.4 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.9 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.6 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.0 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Mamou is 41.6 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the west. Mamou is older than the great majority of 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 Mamou
| Period | Mamou | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.8% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 25.3% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +13.9 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about a quarter of households in Mamou (25.3%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 13.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only seven of the 151 Louisiana cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 Mamou
Renters in Mamou
| Period | Mamou | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.8% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 44.0% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.0% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 45.1% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Mamou than nationally: 45.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Just over half of owners (53.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 6.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 151 Louisiana cities with 5,000+ people, only 13 have a higher share of renters.
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 Mamou
| Period | Mamou | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.5% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.5% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Mamou: 17.5% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 1.6 points from 2006–10, 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 Mamou
| Period | Mamou | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +7 | +6 |
The typical home in Mamou was built around 1980, the same vintage as the country's housing overall. The median year built has moved up from 1974 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the west.
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 Mamou
| Period | Mamou | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $503 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $524 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $459 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $630 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$126 | +$366 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Mamou costs $630 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $126 a month from 2006–10, a 25% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 26.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Mamou has the lowest rents of any Louisiana city with 5,000+ people.
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 Mamou
Bachelor's degrees in Mamou
| Period | Mamou | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.0% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Mamou: 11.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Of the 151 Louisiana cities with 5,000+ people, only eight have a lower share of college graduates.
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 Mamou
| Period | Mamou | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.3% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 71.0% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 75.8% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 78.6% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +16.3 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in Mamou never finished high school, well above the national share: only 78.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 16.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Mamou has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Louisiana cities.
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 Mamou
| Period | Mamou | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.9% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Mamou runs well above the national rate: 10.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only 11 of the 151 Louisiana cities with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment is up 5.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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).
Mamou 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mamou | 2.31 | 41.6 | 25.3% | 45.1% | 17.5% | 1980 | $630 | 11.0% | 78.6% | 10.8% |
| Reddell | 2.40 | 34.6 | 20.4% | 26.6% | 20.6% | 1980 | $844 | 17.0% | 88.9% | 4.3% |
| Vidrine | 2.74 | 34.5 | 20.6% | 25.8% | 7.5% | 1986 | $1,005 | 22.9% | 88.4% | 3.1% |
| Gray Point | 2.56 | 24.9 | 20.3% | 46.2% | 15.0% | 1984 | $1,033 | 13.7% | 85.1% | 2.7% |
| Point Blue | 2.64 | 44.9 | 15.9% | 24.5% | 8.3% | 1990 | $866 | 10.7% | 77.4% | 9.3% |
| Chataignier | 2.61 | 30.4 | 33.7% | 39.0% | 11.4% | 1993 | $796 | 15.6% | 92.1% | 6.9% |
| Easton | 2.20 | 47.9 | 17.3% | 31.7% | 9.6% | 1984 | $877 | 11.1% | 74.5% | 0.0% |
| Ville Platte | 2.62 | 38.3 | 22.6% | 38.5% | 14.6% | 1979 | $765 | 17.8% | 73.2% | 9.1% |
| Pine Prairie | 2.74 | 44.4 | 32.1% | 26.2% | 14.6% | 1977 | $764 | 7.0% | 71.4% | 7.7% |
| Bond | 2.92 | 33.0 | 17.1% | 14.6% | 7.2% | 1994 | $648 | 13.6% | 83.3% | 10.3% |
| Tate Cove | 2.54 | 42.6 | 11.6% | 32.9% | 13.8% | 1985 | $728 | 26.0% | 81.7% | 5.7% |
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 Mamou. 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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