Wisner is a town located in Franklin Parish Louisiana. Wisner has a 2024 population of 741. Wisner is currently declining at a rate of -0.94% annually and its population has decreased by -3.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 768 in 2020.
The average household income in Wisner is $45,180 with a poverty rate of 46.28%. The median age in Wisner is 46.5 years: 33.7 years for males, and 54.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wisner was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 448 | 50.56% |
| Black or African American | 433 | 48.87% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.45% |
| Two or more races | 1 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 309 | 2.57 | 63.4 | 36.6 |
| Married | 128 | 3.13 | 78.1 | 21.9 |
| Non Family | 105 | 1.01 | 51.4 | 48.6 |
| Female | 71 | 3.76 | 53.5 | 46.5 |
| Male | 5 | 3.8 | 80 | 20 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
63.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 88 | 14.94% |
| Associates Degree | 25 | 4.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 31 | 5.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 41 | 6.96% |
| High School Graduate | 235 | 39.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43 | 7.3% |
| Some College | 126 | 21.39% |
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 | 341 | 282 | 52 |
| Black | 243 | 171 | 16 |
| Islander | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $76,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,464 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $22,917 | $0 | $15,893 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $13,438 | $0 | $13,750 |
| Overall | $27,292 | $34,250 | $21,397 |
| Some College | $21,518 | $0 | $21,696 |
$27,292
Average Earnings
$34,250
Average Male
$21,397
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.71% of Wisner residents speak only English, while 1.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 413 | 256 | 61.99% |
| White | 375 | 111 | 29.6% |
46.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
47.61%
Male Poverty Rate
45.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wisner is Black, with 61.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wisner is White, with 29.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 16.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 42.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50% |
| Some College | 37.75% |
| High School | 30.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.72% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 90.48% |
| Female Employed | 27.21% |
| Male Employed | 22.78% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $29,653 | $50,592 |
| Households | $28,664 | $45,180 |
| Married Families | $29,828 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,036 | $30,820 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.6%
Male Marriage Rate
31.4%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2
Number of Veterans
2
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2 | 0.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
100%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
35.8%
Labor Force Participation
32%
Employment Rate
10.4%
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
84.99%
Born in Wisner
99.55%
Native Born
0.45%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.45%
Naturalized
99.55% of Wisner residents were born in the United States, with 84.99% 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 Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 708 | -6 | -0.84% |
| 2028 | 714 | -7 | -0.97% |
| 2027 | 721 | -7 | -0.96% |
| 2026 | 728 | -6 | -0.82% |
| 2025 | 734 | -7 | -0.94% |
| 2024 | 741 | -7 | -0.94% |
| 2023 | 748 | -3 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 751 | -10 | -1.31% |
| 2021 | 761 | -7 | -0.91% |
| 2020 | 768 | -127 | -14.19% |
| 2019 | 895 | -8 | -0.89% |
| 2018 | 903 | -7 | -0.77% |
| 2017 | 910 | -10 | -1.09% |
| 2016 | 920 | -2 | -0.22% |
| 2015 | 922 | -8 | -0.86% |
| 2014 | 930 | -6 | -0.64% |
| 2013 | 936 | -8 | -0.85% |
| 2012 | 944 | -11 | -1.15% |
| 2011 | 955 | -9 | -0.93% |
| 2010 | 964 | 0 | 0% |