Lakeshore is a CDP located in Ouachita Parish Louisiana. Lakeshore has a 2024 population of 3,311. Lakeshore is currently growing at a rate of 3.05% annually and its population has increased by 18.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,800 in 2020.
The average household income in Lakeshore is $58,445 with a poverty rate of 35.23%. The median age in Lakeshore is 31.8 years: 29.9 years for males, and 32.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lakeshore was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,043 | 65.61% |
| White | 904 | 29.03% |
| Two or more races | 139 | 4.46% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.71% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,101 | 2.83 | 54.4 | 45.6 |
| Married | 467 | 3.15 | 66 | 34 |
| Non Family | 392 | 1.04 | 58.7 | 41.3 |
| Female | 187 | 5.7 | 32.6 | 67.4 |
| Male | 55 | 3.13 | 0 | 100 |
3.45
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
54.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 256 | 11.91% |
| Associates Degree | 49 | 2.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 256 | 11.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 125 | 5.82% |
| High School Graduate | 767 | 35.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 94 | 4.37% |
| Some College | 602 | 28.01% |
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 | 1,354 | 1,039 | 156 |
| White | 711 | 676 | 208 |
| 2+ Races | 61 | 61 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| Asian | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,216 | $0 | $37,301 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $26,250 | $22,222 | $37,549 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,415 | $22,314 | $37,941 |
| Some College | $23,293 | $0 | $40,101 |
$32,415
Average Earnings
$22,314
Average Male
$37,941
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.68% of Lakeshore residents speak only English, while 2.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,043 | 978 | 47.87% |
| White | 904 | 64 | 7.08% |
| Hispanic | 91 | 55 | 60.44% |
| Multiple | 139 | 49 | 35.25% |
| Native | 6 | 6 | 100% |
35.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.88%
Male Poverty Rate
42.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lakeshore is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lakeshore is White, with 7.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 52.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 34.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.57% |
| High School | 21.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 12.19% |
| Female Employed | 5.7% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $41,181 | $68,706 |
| Households | $39,826 | $58,445 |
| Married Families | $63,231 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,781 | $35,416 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.5%
Male Marriage Rate
46.3%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
177
Number of Veterans
166
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 82 |
| Vietnam | 75 |
| World War II | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 75 |
| 18 to 34 | 68 |
| 75+ | 20 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 106 | 7.19% |
| White | 71 | 9.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.3%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.5%
Labor Force Participation
54%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
68.82%
Born in Lakeshore
98.55%
Native Born
1.45%
Foreign Born
0.39%
Non Citizen
1.06%
Naturalized
98.55% of Lakeshore residents were born in the United States, with 68.82% having been born in Louisiana. 0.39% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,311 | 98 | 3.05% |
| 2023 | 3,213 | 99 | 3.18% |
| 2022 | 3,114 | 46 | 1.5% |
| 2021 | 3,068 | 268 | 9.57% |
| 2020 | 2,800 | 630 | 29.03% |
| 2019 | 2,170 | 252 | 13.14% |
| 2018 | 1,918 | 6 | 0.31% |
| 2017 | 1,912 | 157 | 8.95% |
| 2016 | 1,755 | 38 | 2.21% |
| 2015 | 1,717 | 126 | 7.92% |
| 2014 | 1,591 | -329 | -17.14% |
| 2013 | 1,920 | 340 | 21.52% |
| 2012 | 1,580 | -183 | -10.38% |
| 2011 | 1,763 | -167 | -8.65% |
| 2010 | 1,930 | 0 | 0% |