Reserve is a CDP located in St. John the Baptist Parish Louisiana. Reserve has a 2024 population of 7,720. Reserve is currently declining at a rate of -1.86% annually and its population has decreased by -9.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,506 in 2020.
The average household income in Reserve is $67,588 with a poverty rate of 13.46%. The median age in Reserve is 40.4 years: 34.9 years for males, and 42.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Reserve was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4,795 | 64.18% |
| White | 1,926 | 25.78% |
| Two or more races | 385 | 5.15% |
| Other race | 248 | 3.32% |
| Native American | 113 | 1.51% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,644 | 2.8 | 74.1 | 25.9 |
| Non Family | 954 | 1.06 | 63.7 | 36.3 |
| Married | 902 | 3.37 | 85.8 | 14.2 |
| Female | 532 | 3.9 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
| Male | 256 | 4.98 | 93 | 7 |
3.75
Average Family Size
2.8
Average Household Size
74.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 566 | 11.44% |
| Associates Degree | 368 | 7.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 414 | 8.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 131 | 2.65% |
| High School Graduate | 2,602 | 52.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 221 | 4.47% |
| Some College | 645 | 13.04% |
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 | 3,242 | 2,758 | 383 |
| White | 1,338 | 1,105 | 104 |
| Hispanic | 296 | 226 | 54 |
| 2+ Races | 174 | 174 | 54 |
| Other Race | 85 | 50 | 0 |
| Native American | 55 | 33 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian 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 | $48,846 | $0 | $37,414 |
| Graduate Degree | $107,536 | $0 | $108,357 |
| High School Graduate | $32,770 | $48,633 | $27,656 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $48,077 | $50,945 | $24,417 |
| Overall | $36,322 | $50,799 | $29,667 |
| Some College | $33,407 | $49,784 | $22,307 |
$36,322
Average Earnings
$50,799
Average Male
$29,667
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.57% of Reserve residents speak only English, while 7.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.97% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,773 | 720 | 15.08% |
| White | 1,691 | 141 | 8.34% |
| Multiple | 385 | 131 | 34.03% |
| Hispanic | 733 | 41 | 5.59% |
| Native | 113 | 4 | 3.54% |
13.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.87%
Male Poverty Rate
10.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Reserve is Multiple, with 34.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Reserve is Native, with 3.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30% |
| High School | 8.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.75% |
| Some College | 6.12% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 83.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 82.59% |
| Female Employed | 5.67% |
| Male Employed | 1.41% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,762 | $82,402 |
| Households | $60,509 | $67,588 |
| Married Families | $82,195 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,605 | $40,904 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.4%
Male Marriage Rate
29.1%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
231
Number of Veterans
196
Male Veterans
35
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 86 |
| Second Gulf War | 48 |
| First Gulf War | 39 |
| Korea | 32 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 83 |
| 55 to 64 | 61 |
| 35 to 54 | 48 |
| 65 to 74 | 35 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 143 | 3.57% |
| White | 84 | 5.28% |
| Native American | 4 | 3.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62%
Labor Force Participation
52.1%
Employment Rate
15.5%
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
82.72%
Born in Reserve
94.53%
Native Born
5.47%
Foreign Born
2.98%
Non Citizen
2.49%
Naturalized
94.53% of Reserve residents were born in the United States, with 82.72% having been born in Louisiana. 2.98% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,720 | -146 | -1.86% |
| 2023 | 7,866 | -146 | -1.82% |
| 2022 | 8,012 | -676 | -7.78% |
| 2021 | 8,688 | 182 | 2.14% |
| 2020 | 8,506 | -105 | -1.22% |
| 2019 | 8,611 | -669 | -7.21% |
| 2018 | 9,280 | -715 | -7.15% |
| 2017 | 9,995 | 546 | 5.78% |
| 2016 | 9,449 | -166 | -1.73% |
| 2015 | 9,615 | -361 | -3.62% |
| 2014 | 9,976 | 139 | 1.41% |
| 2013 | 9,837 | 723 | 7.93% |
| 2012 | 9,114 | 251 | 2.83% |
| 2011 | 8,863 | -903 | -9.25% |
| 2010 | 9,766 | 0 | 0% |