Denham Springs is a city located in Livingston Parish Louisiana. Denham Springs has a 2024 population of 9,350. Denham Springs is currently growing at a rate of 0.01% annually and its population has increased by 0.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,346 in 2020.
The average household income in Denham Springs is $82,929 with a poverty rate of 5.75%. The median age in Denham Springs is 44.1 years: 40.5 years for males, and 44.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Denham Springs was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,988 | 74.64% |
| Black or African American | 1,156 | 12.35% |
| Two or more races | 771 | 8.24% |
| Other race | 447 | 4.77% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,134 | 2.22 | 72.5 | 27.5 |
| Non Family | 1,721 | 1.16 | 67.5 | 32.5 |
| Married | 1,698 | 2.98 | 88.5 | 11.5 |
| Female | 486 | 2.86 | 47.1 | 52.9 |
| Male | 229 | 3.24 | 46.3 | 53.7 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
72.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 371 | 5.26% |
| Associates Degree | 482 | 6.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 907 | 12.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 694 | 9.85% |
| High School Graduate | 2,687 | 38.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 68 | 0.96% |
| Some College | 1,839 | 26.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,392 | 5,075 | 1,381 |
| Black | 902 | 819 | 161 |
| Hispanic | 716 | 677 | 20 |
| 2+ Races | 511 | 511 | 59 |
| Other Race | 176 | 137 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,226 | $72,197 | $62,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,000 | $97,958 | $50,313 |
| High School Graduate | $34,069 | $52,461 | $25,865 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $11,306 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,744 | $42,356 | $40,208 |
| Some College | $41,170 | $41,609 | $37,083 |
$41,744
Average Earnings
$42,356
Average Male
$40,208
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.84% of Denham Springs residents speak only English, while 13.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,674 | 476 | 7.13% |
| Other | 447 | 39 | 8.72% |
| Hispanic | 1,121 | 39 | 3.48% |
| Black | 1,139 | 13 | 1.14% |
5.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.16%
Male Poverty Rate
8.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Denham Springs is Other, with 8.72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Denham Springs is Black, with 1.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.1%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.56% |
| High School | 7.22% |
| Some College | 5.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 38.42% |
| Female Employed | 6.82% |
| Male Employed | 2.16% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,089 | $95,161 |
| Households | $77,418 | $82,929 |
| Married Families | $94,815 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,095 | $60,186 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.0%
Male Marriage Rate
40.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
687
Number of Veterans
676
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 377 |
| First Gulf War | 125 |
| Second Gulf War | 96 |
| Korea | 67 |
| World War II | 14 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 347 |
| 65 to 74 | 186 |
| 35 to 54 | 73 |
| 18 to 34 | 63 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 543 | 9.39% |
| Black | 138 | 13.77% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 1.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.6%
Labor Force Participation
53%
Employment Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66%
Born in Denham Springs
89.48%
Native Born
10.52%
Foreign Born
8.66%
Non Citizen
1.86%
Naturalized
89.48% of Denham Springs residents were born in the United States, with 66% having been born in Louisiana. 8.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,355 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2028 | 9,354 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2027 | 9,353 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2026 | 9,352 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2025 | 9,351 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2024 | 9,350 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2023 | 9,349 | 3 | 0.03% |
| 2022 | 9,346 | -47 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 9,393 | 47 | 0.5% |
| 2020 | 9,346 | -467 | -4.76% |
| 2019 | 9,813 | -16 | -0.16% |
| 2018 | 9,829 | -29 | -0.29% |
| 2017 | 9,858 | -326 | -3.2% |
| 2016 | 10,184 | 50 | 0.49% |
| 2015 | 10,134 | -3 | -0.03% |
| 2014 | 10,137 | -41 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 10,178 | -55 | -0.54% |
| 2012 | 10,233 | -61 | -0.59% |
| 2011 | 10,294 | -74 | -0.71% |
| 2010 | 10,368 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,757 | 376 | 4.49% |
| 1990 | 8,381 | -182 | -2.13% |
| 1980 | 8,563 | 1,811 | 26.82% |
| 1970 | 6,752 | 761 | 12.7% |
| 1960 | 5,991 | -3,364 | -35.96% |