Lawtell is a CDP located in St. Landry Parish Louisiana. Lawtell has a 2024 population of 964. Lawtell is currently declining at a rate of -1.63% annually but its population has increased by 30.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 737 in 2020.
The average household income in Lawtell is $51,483 with a poverty rate of 23.97%. The median age in Lawtell is 56.5 years: 59.3 years for males, and 56.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lawtell was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 561 | 56.27% |
| Black or African American | 436 | 43.73% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 500 | 1.99 | 86.6 | 13.4 |
| Non Family | 271 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 148 | 3.79 | 54.7 | 45.3 |
| Married | 81 | 2.04 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.92
Average Family Size
1.99
Average Household Size
86.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 29 | 3.28% |
| Associates Degree | 64 | 7.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 38 | 4.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 577 | 65.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 134 | 15.14% |
| Some College | 43 | 4.86% |
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 | 561 | 398 | 38 |
| Black | 324 | 324 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 6.77%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,440 | $44,260 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,338 | $44,260 | $31,304 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$34,338
Average Earnings
$44,260
Average Male
$31,304
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.7% of Lawtell residents speak only English, while 26.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 26.3% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 436 | 223 | 51.15% |
| White | 561 | 16 | 2.85% |
23.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.25%
Male Poverty Rate
13.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lawtell is Black, with 51.15% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lawtell is White, with 2.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 19.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.82% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 16.38% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,135 | $74,143 |
| Households | $45,855 | $51,483 |
| Married Families | $53,727 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,039 | $29,045 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
21.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
15.7%
Male Marriage Rate
30.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
79
Number of Veterans
79
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 54 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 54 |
| 55 to 64 | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54 | 9.63% |
| Black | 25 | 7.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
31.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.1%
Labor Force Participation
38.5%
Employment Rate
12.6%
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
100%
Born in Lawtell
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Lawtell residents were born in the United States, with 100% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 964 | -16 | -1.63% |
| 2023 | 980 | -17 | -1.71% |
| 2022 | 997 | -129 | -11.46% |
| 2021 | 1,126 | 389 | 52.78% |
| 2020 | 737 | -515 | -41.13% |
| 2019 | 1,252 | -189 | -13.12% |
| 2018 | 1,441 | -510 | -26.14% |
| 2017 | 1,951 | 599 | 44.3% |
| 2016 | 1,352 | -392 | -22.48% |
| 2015 | 1,744 | 438 | 33.54% |
| 2014 | 1,306 | -276 | -17.45% |
| 2013 | 1,582 | 53 | 3.47% |
| 2012 | 1,529 | -133 | -8% |
| 2011 | 1,662 | 464 | 38.73% |
| 2010 | 1,198 | 0 | 0% |