Mamou is a town located in Evangeline Parish Louisiana. Mamou has a 2024 population of 2,781. Mamou is currently declining at a rate of -1.28% annually and its population has decreased by -4.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,923 in 2020.
The average household income in Mamou is $33,534 with a poverty rate of 59.35%. The median age in Mamou is 34 years: 20.8 years for males, and 40.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mamou was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,520 | 52.09% |
| White | 825 | 28.27% |
| Other race | 365 | 12.51% |
| Two or more races | 208 | 7.13% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,145 | 2.48 | 50.6 | 49.4 |
| Non Family | 465 | 1.06 | 40.2 | 59.8 |
| Female | 343 | 2.59 | 20.4 | 79.6 |
| Married | 337 | 4.34 | 95.5 | 4.5 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.42
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
50.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 170 | 10.75% |
| Associates Degree | 22 | 1.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 135 | 8.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 72 | 4.55% |
| High School Graduate | 881 | 55.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 97 | 6.13% |
| Some College | 205 | 12.96% |
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 | 812 | 637 | 127 |
| White | 545 | 453 | 80 |
| Other Race | 180 | 180 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 16 | 16 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 15.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $18,590 | $16,913 | $19,182 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $11,346 |
| Overall | $18,724 | $0 | $19,010 |
| Some College | $17,750 | $0 | $16,484 |
$18,724
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$19,010
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.98% of Mamou residents speak only English, while 13.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 12.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,498 | 789 | 52.67% |
| Other | 365 | 365 | 100% |
| White | 764 | 314 | 41.1% |
| Multiple | 208 | 208 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 16 | 100% |
59.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
62.35%
Male Poverty Rate
56.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mamou is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mamou is White, with 41.1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 47.51%. Among those working part-time, it was 57.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 57.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 65.95% |
| Some College | 61.47% |
| High School | 57.58% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 61.14% |
| Female Employed | 48.04% |
| Female Unemployed | 10.69% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $25,558 | $31,170 |
| Households | $23,310 | $33,534 |
| Married Families | $26,910 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,868 | $36,152 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.9%
Male Marriage Rate
29.3%
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 15-19.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
21
Number of Veterans
16
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 21 |
| Korea | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21 | 3.18% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
100%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.7%
Labor Force Participation
45.8%
Employment Rate
16.2%
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
91.64%
Born in Mamou
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Mamou residents were born in the United States, with 91.64% 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 | 2,604 | -36 | -1.36% |
| 2028 | 2,640 | -35 | -1.31% |
| 2027 | 2,675 | -35 | -1.29% |
| 2026 | 2,710 | -36 | -1.31% |
| 2025 | 2,746 | -35 | -1.26% |
| 2024 | 2,781 | -36 | -1.28% |
| 2023 | 2,817 | -39 | -1.37% |
| 2022 | 2,856 | -35 | -1.21% |
| 2021 | 2,891 | -32 | -1.09% |
| 2020 | 2,923 | -189 | -6.07% |
| 2019 | 3,112 | -18 | -0.58% |
| 2018 | 3,130 | -30 | -0.95% |
| 2017 | 3,160 | -18 | -0.57% |
| 2016 | 3,178 | -16 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 3,194 | -17 | -0.53% |
| 2014 | 3,211 | -20 | -0.62% |
| 2013 | 3,231 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 3,231 | -14 | -0.43% |
| 2011 | 3,245 | -19 | -0.58% |
| 2010 | 3,264 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,566 | 83 | 2.38% |
| 1990 | 3,483 | 289 | 9.05% |
| 1980 | 3,194 | -81 | -2.47% |
| 1970 | 3,275 | 347 | 11.85% |
| 1960 | 2,928 | 324 | 12.44% |