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 $49,976 with a poverty rate of 37.76%. The median age in Wisner is 45.9 years: 40.8 years for males, and 47.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wisner was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 530 | 51.96% |
| Black or African American | 482 | 47.25% |
| Two or more races | 8 | 0.78% |
| 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 | 351 | 2.64 | 66.1 | 33.9 |
| Married | 175 | 3.14 | 79.4 | 20.6 |
| Non Family | 102 | 0 | 43.1 | 56.9 |
| Female | 58 | 3.84 | 60.3 | 39.7 |
| Male | 16 | 3.25 | 87.5 | 12.5 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
66.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 75 | 11% |
| Associates Degree | 35 | 5.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 53 | 7.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 55 | 8.06% |
| High School Graduate | 275 | 40.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35 | 5.13% |
| Some College | 154 | 22.58% |
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 | 388 | 334 | 88 |
| Black | 286 | 230 | 17 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 8 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 37.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $80,577 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $44,063 | $0 | $43,625 |
| High School Graduate | $17,143 | $0 | $15,714 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $48,750 | $14,167 |
| Overall | $33,636 | $41,250 | $24,750 |
| Some College | $32,083 | $34,318 | $24,083 |
$33,636
Average Earnings
$41,250
Average Male
$24,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.16% of Wisner residents speak only English, while 0.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 461 | 291 | 63.12% |
| White | 458 | 59 | 12.88% |
37.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
40.74%
Male Poverty Rate
35.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wisner is Black, with 63.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wisner is White, with 12.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.86% |
| Some College | 34.39% |
| High School | 26.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 94.12% |
| Male Employed | 20.74% |
| Female Employed | 17.83% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,284 | $57,023 |
| Households | $34,145 | $49,976 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,938 | $27,881 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.8%
Male Marriage Rate
42.6%
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
13
Number of Veterans
13
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 10 |
| Korea | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 10 | 3.13% |
| White | 3 | 0.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
100%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.2%
Labor Force Participation
37.4%
Employment Rate
11.2%
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
88.33%
Born in Wisner
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Wisner residents were born in the United States, with 88.33% 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 | 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% |