Lake Providence is a town located in East Carroll Parish Louisiana. Lake Providence has a 2024 population of 3,076. Lake Providence is currently declining at a rate of -3.69% annually and its population has decreased by -13.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,548 in 2020.
The average household income in Lake Providence is $42,129 with a poverty rate of 40.71%. The median age in Lake Providence is 28 years: 28.4 years for males, and 27.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake Providence was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,570 | 75.06% |
| White | 807 | 23.57% |
| Two or more races | 47 | 1.37% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,412 | 2.42 | 47.7 | 52.3 |
| Female | 500 | 3.28 | 24.2 | 75.8 |
| Non Family | 498 | 1.2 | 38.2 | 61.8 |
| Married | 392 | 2.95 | 90.6 | 9.4 |
| Male | 22 | 1.41 | 31.8 | 68.2 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
47.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 370 | 20.08% |
| Associates Degree | 122 | 6.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 258 | 14% |
| Graduate Degree | 29 | 1.57% |
| High School Graduate | 586 | 31.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 64 | 3.47% |
| Some College | 414 | 22.46% |
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 | 1,321 | 934 | 116 |
| White | 475 | 440 | 162 |
| 2+ Races | 47 | 35 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.63%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 34.11%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,295 | $0 | $51,389 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $18,578 | $19,905 | $4,747 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,896 | $0 | $25,035 |
| Overall | $25,332 | $28,750 | $0 |
| Some College | $29,511 | $0 | $28,750 |
$25,332
Average Earnings
$28,750
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.96% of Lake Providence residents speak only English, while 1.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,570 | 1,301 | 50.62% |
| White | 807 | 93 | 11.52% |
40.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.21%
Male Poverty Rate
47.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake Providence is Black, with 50.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake Providence is White, with 11.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 50.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.4% |
| High School | 35.67% |
| Some College | 13.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 85.71% |
| Female Employed | 44.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 32.89% |
| Male Employed | 4.37% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $32,912 | $50,431 |
| Households | $24,670 | $42,129 |
| Married Families | $98,542 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $13,214 | $25,729 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.1%
Male Marriage Rate
26.9%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
102
Number of Veterans
102
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 52 |
| Vietnam | 36 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 59 |
| 65 to 74 | 36 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59 | 9.13% |
| Black | 43 | 2.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.5%
Labor Force Participation
46.5%
Employment Rate
11.4%
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
80.87%
Born in Lake Providence
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Lake Providence residents were born in the United States, with 80.87% having been born in Louisiana. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,486 | -118 | -4.53% |
| 2028 | 2,604 | -118 | -4.34% |
| 2027 | 2,722 | -118 | -4.15% |
| 2026 | 2,840 | -118 | -3.99% |
| 2025 | 2,958 | -118 | -3.84% |
| 2024 | 3,076 | -118 | -3.69% |
| 2023 | 3,194 | -70 | -2.14% |
| 2022 | 3,264 | -178 | -5.17% |
| 2021 | 3,442 | -106 | -2.99% |
| 2020 | 3,548 | 54 | 1.55% |
| 2019 | 3,494 | -88 | -2.46% |
| 2018 | 3,582 | -89 | -2.42% |
| 2017 | 3,671 | -68 | -1.82% |
| 2016 | 3,739 | -33 | -0.87% |
| 2015 | 3,772 | -100 | -2.58% |
| 2014 | 3,872 | -35 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 3,907 | -50 | -1.26% |
| 2012 | 3,957 | -52 | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 4,009 | -53 | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 4,062 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,104 | -276 | -5.13% |
| 1990 | 5,380 | -981 | -15.42% |
| 1980 | 6,361 | 178 | 2.88% |
| 1970 | 6,183 | 402 | 6.95% |
| 1960 | 5,781 | 1,658 | 40.21% |
| 1950 | 4,123 | 412 | 11.1% |
| 1940 | 3,711 | 844 | 29.44% |
| 1930 | 2,867 | 381 | 15.33% |