Lawtell, LA

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Lawtell Overview

997
TOTAL POPULATION
628
MALE POPULATION
369
FEMALE POPULATION
170.19
MALES / 100 FEMALES
58.76
FEMALES / 100 MALES
56.5
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,607
PER CAPITA INCOME
$59,135
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$45,855
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
29.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
70.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
390
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
44.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
12.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Lawtell Zip Codes

Race in Lawtell

The most populous races in Lawtell are White / Caucasian (561 | 56.3%), and Black / African American (436 | 43.7%).
Race in Lawtell
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American43643.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian56156.3%
Two or more Races00.0%
Some other Race00.0%
Total997100.0%

Ancestry in Lawtell

The most populous ancestries reported in Lawtell are French Canadian (375 | 37.6%), French (38 | 3.8%), Italian (19 | 1.9%), Scottish (10 | 1.0%), and Welsh (10 | 1.0%), together accounting for 45.3% of all Lawtell residents.
Ancestry in Lawtell
Ancestry# Population% Population
French383.8%
French Canadian37537.6%
Italian191.9%
Scottish101.0%
Welsh101.0%
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Immigrants in Lawtell

Immigrants in Lawtell
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Lawtell

Sex and Age in Lawtell

The most populous age groups in Lawtell are 65 to 69 Years (139 | 22.1%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (108 | 29.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Lawtell
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years35 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Years77 (12.3%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years77 (12.3%)54 (14.6%)
30 to 34 Years49 (7.8%)27 (7.3%)
35 to 39 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Years32 (5.1%)38 (10.3%)
45 to 49 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
50 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)17 (4.6%)
55 to 59 Years56 (8.9%)108 (29.3%)
60 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)19 (5.1%)
65 to 69 Years139 (22.1%)80 (21.7%)
70 to 74 Years29 (4.6%)26 (7.0%)
75 to 79 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over134 (21.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total628 (100.0%)369 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Lawtell

Median Family Size in Lawtell

Median Family Size in Lawtell
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple81 (35.4%)2.04
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother148 (64.6%)3.41
Total Families229 (100.0%)2.92

Median Household Size in Lawtell

Median Household Size in Lawtell
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple81 (16.2%)2.04
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother148 (29.6%)3.79
Non-family271 (54.2%)-
Total Households500 (100.0%)1.99

Household Size by Marriage Status in Lawtell

Out of a total of 500 households in Lawtell, 229 (45.8%) are family households, while 271 (54.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 162, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 271.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Lawtell
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-271 (54.2%)
2-Person Households162 (32.4%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households29 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households38 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total229 (45.8%)271 (54.2%)

Female Fertility in Lawtell

Fertility by Age in Lawtell

Female Fertility by Age in Lawtell
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lawtell

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lawtell
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Lawtell

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Lawtell
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lawtell

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lawtell
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Lawtell

Income Overview in Lawtell

Per Capita Income in Lawtell is $31,607, while median incomes of families and households are $59,135 and $45,855 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income997$31,607
Median Family Income229$59,135
Mean Family Income229$74,143
Median Household Income500$45,855
Mean Household Income500$51,483
Income Deficit229$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)99729.27%
Wage / Income Gap ($)99770.73¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index9970.40

Earnings by Sex in Lawtell

Average Earnings in Lawtell are $34,338, $44,260 for men and $31,304 for women, a difference of 29.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Lawtell
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male183 (44.1%)$44,260
Female232 (55.9%)$31,304
Total415 (100.0%)$34,338

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lawtell

The most common earnings brackets in Lawtell are $100,000+ for men (77 | 42.1%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (64 | 27.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lawtell
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less25 (13.7%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)38 (16.4%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)54 (23.3%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49932 (17.5%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)63 (27.2%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99949 (26.8%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9990 (0.0%)13 (5.6%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)64 (27.6%)
$100,000+77 (42.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total183 (100.0%)232 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lawtell

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lawtell
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$44,260$0
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$44,260$31,304

Family Income in Lawtell

Family Income Brackets in Lawtell

According to the Lawtell family income data, there are 84 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 36.7% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Lawtell
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,9993816.6%
$35,000 to $49,999146.1%
$50,000 to $74,9998436.7%
$75,000 to $99,9996427.9%
$100,000 to $149,99900.0%
$150,000 to $199,9992912.7%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lawtell

2-person families (162 | 70.7%) account for the highest median family income in Lawtell with $62,500 per family, while 2-person families (162 | 70.7%) have the highest median income of $31,250 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lawtell
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families162 (70.7%)$62,500
3-Person Families29 (12.7%)$0
4-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
5-Person Families38 (16.6%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total229 (100.0%)$59,135

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lawtell

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lawtell
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners68 (29.7%)$0
1 Earner51 (22.3%)$0
2 Earners110 (48.0%)$96,484
3+ Earners0 (0.0%)$0
Total229 (100.0%)$59,135

Household Income in Lawtell

Household Income Brackets in Lawtell

With 151 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Lawtell, accounting for 30.2% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Lawtell
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000112.2%
$10,000 to $14,999428.4%
$15,000 to $24,99915130.2%
$25,000 to $34,999193.8%
$35,000 to $49,9995210.4%
$50,000 to $74,9999418.8%
$75,000 to $99,99910220.4%
$100,000 to $149,99900.0%
$150,000 to $199,999295.8%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Lawtell

The median household income in Lawtell is $45,855, with the highest median household income of $95,508 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 160 households (32.0%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Lawtell
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years38 (7.6%)$0
45 to 64 Years160 (32.0%)$95,508
65+ Years302 (60.4%)$0
Total500 (100.0%)$45,855

Poverty in Lawtell

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lawtell

With 30.2% poverty level for males and 13.3% for females among the residents of Lawtell, under 5 year old males and 35 to 44 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 35 males (100.0%) and 38 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lawtell
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years25 (44.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years53 (31.6%)11 (10.4%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total190 (30.2%)49 (13.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lawtell

According to the poverty statistics in Lawtell, males aged 25 to 34 years and females aged 25 to 34 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lawtell
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years126 (100.0%)81 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years31 (55.4%)127 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years115 (68.4%)95 (89.6%)
75 Years and over134 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total438 (69.8%)320 (86.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lawtell

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lawtell
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children81 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total81 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lawtell

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lawtell
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)38 (25.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lawtell

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lawtell
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)38 (25.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Lawtell

Employment by Class of Employer in Lawtell

Among the 341 employed individuals in Lawtell, private company employees (305 | 89.4%), local government employees (19 | 5.6%), and state government employees (17 | 5.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Lawtell
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees30589.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)00.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations00.0%
Local Government Employees195.6%
State Government Employees175.0%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total341100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Lawtell

According to the labor force statistics for Lawtell, out of the total population over 16 years of age (885), 44.1% or 390 individuals are in the labor force, with 12.6% or 49 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 131 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 64.5% or 49 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Lawtell
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years131 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years76 (100.0%)49 (64.5%)
35 to 44 Years70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years64 (39.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years13 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total390 (44.1%)49 (12.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lawtell

According to labor force statistics for Lawtell, 79.0% of individuals (377) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (477) are in the labor force, with 13.0% or 49 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 84.6% or 313 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 15.7% or 49 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lawtell
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma313 (84.6%)58 (15.7%)
College / Associate Degree64 (59.8%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total377 (79.0%)62 (13.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Lawtell

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lawtell are Health Diagnosing & Treating (77 | 22.6%), Community & Social Service (19 | 5.6%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (19 | 5.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Lawtell

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Lawtell
OccupationMaleFemale
Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)77 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)96 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)109 (32.0%)232 (68.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Lawtell are Personal Care & Service (54 | 15.8%), Healthcare Support (38 | 11.1%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (32 | 9.4%).
Services Occupations in Lawtell

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Lawtell
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)54 (100.0%)
Total (Category)32 (25.8%)92 (74.2%)
Total (Overall)109 (32.0%)232 (68.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

Sales and Office Occupations in Lawtell

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Lawtell
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)109 (32.0%)232 (68.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Lawtell are , and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (77 | 22.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Lawtell

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Lawtell
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)109 (32.0%)232 (68.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Lawtell are Material Moving (27 | 7.9%), and Transportation (17 | 5.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Lawtell

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Lawtell
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)44 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)109 (32.0%)232 (68.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Lawtell

Employment Industries in Lawtell

The major employment industries in Lawtell include Health Care & Social Assistance (115 | 33.7%), Utilities (77 | 22.6%), Administrative & Support (32 | 9.4%), Transportation & Warehousing (27 | 7.9%), and Public Administration (19 | 5.6%).
Employment Industries in Lawtell

Employment Industries by Sex in Lawtell

The Lawtell industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), Educational Services (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Lawtell
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Utilities77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)115 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Total109 (32.0%)232 (68.0%)

Education in Lawtell

School Enrollment in Lawtell

School Enrollment in Lawtell
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School00.0%
Middle School77100.0%
High School00.0%
College / Undergraduate00.0%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total77100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lawtell

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lawtell
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lawtell

, and business (38 | 100.0%) are the most common fields of study among 38 individuals in Lawtell who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lawtell
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business38100.0%
Education00.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total38100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Lawtell

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lawtell

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Lawtell are males with 1 vehicle (109, accounting for 100.0%) and females with 1 vehicle (232, making up 47.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lawtell
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle109 (100.0%)232 (100.0%)
2 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total109 (100.0%)232 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Lawtell

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Lawtell are 10 to 14 minutes (118 commuters, 34.6%), 60 to 89 minutes (94 commuters, 27.6%), and 25 to 29 minutes (59 commuters, 17.3%).
Commute Time in Lawtell
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes00.0%
10 to 14 Minutes11834.6%
15 to 19 Minutes3811.1%
20 to 24 Minutes00.0%
25 to 29 Minutes5917.3%
30 to 34 Minutes195.6%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes133.8%
60 to 89 Minutes9427.6%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Lawtell

The most common commute times in Lawtell are 60 to 89 minutes (77 commuters, 70.6%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (118 commuters, 50.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Lawtell
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)118 (50.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)38 (16.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes32 (29.4%)27 (11.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)19 (8.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)13 (5.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes77 (70.6%)17 (7.3%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lawtell

The most frequent times of departure to work in Lawtell are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (77, 70.6%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (131, 56.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lawtell
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)17 (7.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM32 (29.4%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM77 (70.6%)131 (56.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)46 (19.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)38 (16.4%)
Total109 (100.0%)232 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Lawtell

Occupancy by Ownership in Lawtell

Of the total 500 dwellings in Lawtell, owner-occupied units account for 433 (86.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 67 (13.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Lawtell
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units43386.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units6713.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units500100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Lawtell

Occupancy by Household Size in Lawtell
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household27154.2%
2-Person Household16232.4%
3-Person Household00.0%
4+ Person Household6713.4%
Total Housing Units500100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lawtell

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lawtell
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household271 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2-Person Household162 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Household0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household0 (0.0%)67 (100.0%)
Total Housing Units433 (86.6%)67 (13.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lawtell

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lawtell
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School150 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma167 (81.5%)38 (18.5%)
College/Associate Degree78 (72.9%)29 (27.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lawtell

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lawtell
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years00.0%
35 to 44 Years387.6%
45 to 54 Years173.4%
55 to 64 Years14328.6%
65 to 74 Years16833.6%
75 to 84 Years00.0%
85 Years and Over13426.8%
Total500100.0%

Housing Finances in Lawtell

Median Income by Occupancy in Lawtell

Median Income by Occupancy in Lawtell
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied433 (86.6%)$0
Renter-Occupied67 (13.4%)$0
Average500 (100.0%)$45,855

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lawtell

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lawtell
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00011 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99942 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,999134 (30.9%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99917 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99919 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99914 (3.2%)38 (56.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99994 (21.7%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999102 (23.6%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)29 (43.3%)
Total433 (100.0%)67 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lawtell

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lawtell
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300254 (58.7%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49989 (20.5%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79926 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $9990 (0.0%)29 (43.3%)
$1,000 to $1,49964 (14.8%)38 (56.7%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total433 (100.0%)67 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Lawtell

Housing Structures in Lawtell

Housing Structures in Lawtell
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached36372.6%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other13727.4%
Total500100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lawtell

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lawtell
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached325 (89.5%)38 (10.5%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other108 (78.8%)29 (21.2%)
Total433 (86.6%)67 (13.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lawtell

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lawtell
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms19 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms364 (84.1%)67 (100.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms39 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms11 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total433 (100.0%)67 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lawtell

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lawtell
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas166 (38.3%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity267 (61.7%)67 (100.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total433 (100.0%)67 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Lawtell

Household Vehicle Usage in Lawtell
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle26 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle334 (77.1%)67 (100.0%)
2 Vehicles63 (14.5%)0 (0.0%)
3 or more Vehicles10 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total433 (100.0%)67 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Lawtell

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Lawtell

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units36964
Median Property Value$23,200$0
Median Household Income--
Monthly Housing Costs$188$0
Real Estate Taxes$199$64

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lawtell

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lawtell
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000284 (77.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99917 (4.6%)64 (100.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99968 (18.4%)0 (0.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total369 (100.0%)64 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lawtell

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lawtell
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00011 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999193 (52.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99919 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99914 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99994 (25.5%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99938 (10.3%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)64 (100.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total369 (100.0%)64 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lawtell

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lawtell
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x273 (74.0%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x0 (0.0%)64 (100.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x65 (17.6%)0 (0.0%)
4.0x or more31 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total369 (100.0%)64 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lawtell

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lawtell
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80035 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total369 (100.0%)64 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Lawtell

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lawtell

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lawtell
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years180 (87.0%)27 (13.0%)
35 to 44 Years38 (54.3%)32 (45.7%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years183 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years274 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older134 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total921 (92.4%)76 (7.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lawtell

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lawtell
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lawtell

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lawtell
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000204 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999235 (88.0%)32 (12.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999146 (76.8%)44 (23.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999156 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over180 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lawtell

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lawtell
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 635 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years126 (60.9%)54 (26.1%)
35 to 44 Years38 (54.3%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years85 (46.5%)112 (61.2%)
65 to 74 Years274 (100.0%)59 (21.5%)
75 Years and over134 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total769 (77.1%)225 (22.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lawtell

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lawtell
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years56 (63.6%)48 (26.4%)
65 to 74 Years93 (55.4%)39 (36.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Lawtell

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Lawtell: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)29 (15.9%)
65 to 74 Years54 (32.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Lawtell: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years25 (28.4%)29 (15.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Lawtell: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years39 (44.3%)48 (26.4%)
65 to 74 Years16 (9.5%)39 (36.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Lawtell: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years56 (63.6%)48 (26.4%)
65 to 74 Years10 (5.9%)26 (24.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Lawtell: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)29 (15.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)13 (12.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Lawtell

Computing Device Access in Lawtell

Computing Device Access in Lawtell
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop14929.8%
Smartphone29258.4%
Tablet21543.0%
No Computing Device17034.0%
Total500100.0%

Internet Access in Lawtell

Internet Access in Lawtell
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home17635.2%
Cellular Data Only8116.2%
Satellite Internet306.0%
No Internet22444.8%
Total500100.0%

Lawtell Summary

History

The small town of Lawtell, Louisiana is located in the heart of St. Landry Parish. It is a rural community with a population of just over 1,000 people. The town was founded in the late 1800s by a group of French-speaking settlers who were looking for a place to call home. The town was named after a local Native American chief, Chief Lawtell.
The town was originally a farming community, with cotton and sugar cane being the main crops. The town also had a few small businesses, such as a general store, a blacksmith, and a sawmill.
In the early 1900s, the town began to grow and develop. The railroad came to town, bringing with it new opportunities for growth. The town also had a post office, a bank, and a few other businesses.
In the mid-1900s, the town began to decline. The railroad stopped running and the businesses began to close. The population began to dwindle and the town became a quiet, rural community.
In the late 1900s, the town began to experience a resurgence. The population began to grow again and new businesses began to open. The town also began to attract new residents, many of whom were looking for a quiet, rural lifestyle.
Today, Lawtell is a small, rural community with a population of just over 1,000 people. The town is still primarily a farming community, with cotton and sugar cane being the main crops. The town also has a few small businesses, such as a general store, a blacksmith, and a sawmill.

Geography

Lawtell is located in the heart of St. Landry Parish, in the southwestern part of Louisiana. The town is situated on the banks of the Bayou Teche, which is a tributary of the Atchafalaya River. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields.
The climate in Lawtell is humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average temperature in the summer is around 90 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average temperature in the winter is around 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

Economy

The economy of Lawtell is primarily based on agriculture. The town is home to several large farms, which produce cotton, sugar cane, and other crops. The town also has a few small businesses, such as a general store, a blacksmith, and a sawmill.
The town also has a few manufacturing businesses, such as a furniture factory and a woodworking shop. The town also has a few restaurants and bars, as well as a few small shops.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Lawtell was 1,072. The racial makeup of the town was 79.3% White, 17.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 2.4% from other races. The median household income was $30,938, and the median family income was $37,500.
The town is home to a large number of French-speaking residents, as well as a few Spanish-speaking residents. The town also has a few churches, including a Catholic church and a Baptist church.

Conclusion

Lawtell, Louisiana is a small, rural town located in the heart of St. Landry Parish. The town has a population of just over 1,000 people and is primarily a farming community. The town also has a few small businesses, such as a general store, a blacksmith, and a sawmill. The town is home to a large number of French-speaking residents, as well as a few Spanish-speaking residents. The town also has a few churches, including a Catholic church and a Baptist church. The town has experienced a resurgence in recent years, with new businesses opening and the population growing.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Lawtell?
Total Population of Lawtell is 997.
What is the Total Male Population of Lawtell?
Total Male Population of Lawtell is 628.
What is the Total Female Population of Lawtell?
Total Female Population of Lawtell is 369.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Lawtell?
There are 170.19 Males per 100 Females in Lawtell.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Lawtell?
There are 58.76 Females per 100 Males in Lawtell.
What is the Median Population Age in Lawtell?
Median Population Age in Lawtell is 56.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Lawtell
Average Family Size in Lawtell is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Lawtell
Average Household Size in Lawtell is 2.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Lawtell?
Per Capita income in Lawtell is $31,607.
What is the Median Family Income in Lawtell?
Median Family Income in Lawtell is $59,135.
What is the Median Household income in Lawtell?
Median Household Income in Lawtell is $45,855.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Lawtell?
Income or Wage Gap in Lawtell is 29.3%.
Women in Lawtell earn 70.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Lawtell?
Inequality or Gini Index in Lawtell is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Lawtell?
There are 390 People in the Labor Forcein in Lawtell.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Lawtell?
44.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Lawtell.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Lawtell?
Unemployment Rate in Lawtell is 12.6%.