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 $53,282 with a poverty rate of 49.27%. The median age in Lake Providence is 28.2 years: 28.2 years for males, and 30.1 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 | 2,839 | 80.15% |
| White | 671 | 18.94% |
| Two or more races | 32 | 0.9% |
| 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 | 1,388 | 2.55 | 48.8 | 51.2 |
| Female | 496 | 3.72 | 26.6 | 73.4 |
| Non Family | 451 | 1.11 | 35 | 65 |
| Married | 416 | 2.69 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Male | 25 | 3.2 | 68 | 32 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
48.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 318 | 16.61% |
| Associates Degree | 85 | 4.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 307 | 16.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 35 | 1.83% |
| High School Graduate | 626 | 32.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 131 | 6.84% |
| Some College | 412 | 21.53% |
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 | 1,459 | 1,066 | 190 |
| White | 423 | 381 | 152 |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 18 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 90.07%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 35.93%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $27,061 | $26,615 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $18,632 | $19,911 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $25,565 | $26,375 | $21,800 |
| Some College | $26,181 | $0 | $26,042 |
$25,565
Average Earnings
$26,375
Average Male
$21,800
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Lake Providence residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,839 | 1,595 | 56.18% |
| White | 671 | 150 | 22.35% |
49.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
41.42%
Male Poverty Rate
55.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake Providence is Black, with 56.18% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake Providence is White, with 22.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 49.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 49.88%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51.89% |
| High School | 38.34% |
| Some College | 12.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.4% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 95.06% |
| Female Employed | 36.71% |
| Male Unemployed | 24.05% |
| Male Employed | 6.94% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $30,953 | $65,362 |
| Households | $25,614 | $53,282 |
| Married Families | $92,679 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,045 | $28,183 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.1%
Male Marriage Rate
28.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
85
Number of Veterans
85
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 39 |
| Vietnam | 21 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 44 |
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44 | 9.63% |
| Black | 41 | 2.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.6%
Labor Force Participation
42.8%
Employment Rate
13.6%
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
84.13%
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 84.13% 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% |