Ventress is a CDP located in Pointe Coupee Parish Louisiana. Ventress has a 2024 population of 1,287. Ventress is currently growing at a rate of 2.31% annually and its population has increased by 53.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 839 in 2020.
The average household income in Ventress is $103,730 with a poverty rate of 11.87%. The median age in Ventress is 50.3 years: 53.7 years for males, and 39.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ventress was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,167 | 94.88% |
| Black or African American | 34 | 2.76% |
| Two or more races | 29 | 2.36% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 412 | 2.99 | 77.4 | 22.6 |
| Married | 297 | 3.43 | 82.5 | 17.5 |
| Non Family | 88 | 0 | 69.3 | 30.7 |
| Female | 27 | 4.52 | 48.1 | 51.9 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.36
Average Family Size
2.99
Average Household Size
77.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 156 | 16.44% |
| Associates Degree | 89 | 9.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 97 | 10.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 70 | 7.38% |
| High School Graduate | 303 | 31.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 131 | 13.8% |
| Some College | 103 | 10.85% |
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 | 879 | 620 | 159 |
| Hispanic | 36 | 8 | 8 |
| Black | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $153,325 | $153,868 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,081 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $43,750 | $67,583 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $66,328 | $66,719 | $0 |
| Overall | $66,094 | $68,833 | $0 |
| Some College | $75,760 | $0 | $0 |
$66,094
Average Earnings
$68,833
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.73% of Ventress residents speak only English, while 1.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,139 | 146 | 12.82% |
11.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.86%
Male Poverty Rate
10.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ventress is White, with 12.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ventress is White, with 12.82% 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 17.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 18.23% |
| High School | 12.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 13.27% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $98,750 | $125,401 |
| Households | $75,500 | $103,730 |
| Married Families | $123,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,463 | $23,939 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.7%
Male Marriage Rate
51.4%
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
69
Number of Veterans
69
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 22 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Vietnam | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 29 |
| 55 to 64 | 28 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69 | 6.53% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 77.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.9%
Labor Force Participation
43.9%
Employment Rate
0%
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
87.56%
Born in Ventress
99.59%
Native Born
0.41%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.41%
Naturalized
99.59% of Ventress residents were born in the United States, with 87.56% 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 | 1,287 | 29 | 2.31% |
| 2023 | 1,258 | 28 | 2.28% |
| 2022 | 1,230 | 200 | 19.42% |
| 2021 | 1,030 | 191 | 22.77% |
| 2020 | 839 | -25 | -2.89% |
| 2019 | 864 | 80 | 10.2% |
| 2018 | 784 | -56 | -6.67% |
| 2017 | 840 | -192 | -18.6% |
| 2016 | 1,032 | -89 | -7.94% |
| 2015 | 1,121 | 61 | 5.75% |
| 2014 | 1,060 | -37 | -3.37% |
| 2013 | 1,097 | -75 | -6.4% |
| 2012 | 1,172 | -21 | -1.76% |
| 2011 | 1,193 | 303 | 34.04% |
| 2010 | 890 | 0 | 0% |