Grambling is a city located in Lincoln Parish Louisiana. Grambling has a 2024 population of 5,258. Grambling is currently declining at a rate of -0.38% annually and its population has decreased by -1.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,337 in 2020.
The average household income in Grambling is $41,301 with a poverty rate of 49.34%. The median age in Grambling is 21.8 years: 20.9 years for males, and 23.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Grambling was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4,475 | 84.2% |
| White | 458 | 8.62% |
| Two or more races | 342 | 6.43% |
| Other race | 34 | 0.64% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,637 | 2.61 | 37 | 63 |
| Non Family | 812 | 1.22 | 45 | 55 |
| Married | 351 | 3.85 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Female | 320 | 5.1 | 10 | 90 |
| Male | 154 | 1.92 | 0 | 100 |
3.64
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
37.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 206 | 9.38% |
| Associates Degree | 88 | 4.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 445 | 20.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 475 | 21.62% |
| High School Graduate | 641 | 29.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33 | 1.5% |
| Some College | 309 | 14.06% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,077 | 1,838 | 905 |
| White | 85 | 85 | 15 |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 23 | 23 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 43.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $65,915 | $24,787 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,932 | $58,711 | $55,170 |
| High School Graduate | $23,750 | $0 | $26,133 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $26,445 | $0 | $27,070 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$26,445
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$27,070
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.17% of Grambling residents speak only English, while 0.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,716 | 1,693 | 45.56% |
| Multiple | 289 | 287 | 99.31% |
| Hispanic | 137 | 137 | 100% |
| White | 247 | 118 | 47.77% |
49.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
52.42%
Male Poverty Rate
45.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Grambling is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Grambling is Black, with 45.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 65.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 73.64% |
| High School | 56.94% |
| Some College | 46.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 36.74% |
| Female Employed | 10.26% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $28,616 | $43,343 |
| Households | $25,050 | $41,301 |
| Married Families | $63,791 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,141 | $38,303 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
15.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
16.2%
Male Marriage Rate
15.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
313
Number of Veterans
281
Male Veterans
32
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 126 |
| Second Gulf War | 111 |
| Korea | 109 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 159 |
| 18 to 34 | 56 |
| 35 to 54 | 55 |
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
| 65 to 74 | 20 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 251 | 6.96% |
| White | 50 | 10.92% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 7.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44%
Labor Force Participation
42.5%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
74.45%
Born in Grambling
94.6%
Native Born
5.4%
Foreign Born
2.65%
Non Citizen
2.75%
Naturalized
94.6% of Grambling residents were born in the United States, with 74.45% having been born in Louisiana. 2.65% 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 | 5,159 | -20 | -0.39% |
| 2028 | 5,179 | -20 | -0.38% |
| 2027 | 5,199 | -19 | -0.36% |
| 2026 | 5,218 | -20 | -0.38% |
| 2025 | 5,238 | -20 | -0.38% |
| 2024 | 5,258 | -20 | -0.38% |
| 2023 | 5,278 | 3 | 0.06% |
| 2022 | 5,275 | 15 | 0.29% |
| 2021 | 5,260 | -77 | -1.44% |
| 2020 | 5,337 | 180 | 3.49% |
| 2019 | 5,157 | -8 | -0.15% |
| 2018 | 5,165 | -38 | -0.73% |
| 2017 | 5,203 | -11 | -0.21% |
| 2016 | 5,214 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2015 | 5,212 | 82 | 1.6% |
| 2014 | 5,130 | 59 | 1.16% |
| 2013 | 5,071 | 59 | 1.18% |
| 2012 | 5,012 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2011 | 5,013 | 7 | 0.14% |
| 2010 | 5,006 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,693 | -791 | -14.42% |
| 1990 | 5,484 | 1,258 | 29.77% |
| 1980 | 4,226 | -181 | -4.11% |
| 1970 | 4,407 | 1,263 | 40.17% |
| 1960 | 3,144 | -2,015 | -39.06% |