Duson, LA

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Duson Overview

1,441
TOTAL POPULATION
543
MALE POPULATION
898
FEMALE POPULATION
60.47
MALES / 100 FEMALES
165.38
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$16,891
PER CAPITA INCOME
$32,404
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$30,302
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
0.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
99.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
454
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
42.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Duson Zip Codes

Duson Area Codes

Race in Duson

The most populous races in Duson are White / Caucasian (1,017 | 70.6%), Black / African American (335 | 23.3%), and Two or more Races (60 | 4.2%).
Race in Duson
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American33523.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino332.3%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,01770.6%
Two or more Races604.2%
Some other Race292.0%
Total1,441100.0%

Ancestry in Duson

The most populous ancestries reported in Duson are Cajun (367 | 25.5%), American (144 | 10.0%), French Canadian (66 | 4.6%), French (63 | 4.4%), and Irish (24 | 1.7%), together accounting for 46.1% of all Duson residents.
Ancestry in Duson
Ancestry# Population% Population
American14410.0%
Cajun36725.5%
Central American151.0%
European20.1%
French634.4%
French Canadian664.6%
German50.4%
Honduran120.8%
Irish241.7%
Italian90.6%
Jamaican80.6%
Mexican181.3%
Salvadoran30.2%
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Immigrants in Duson

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Duson came from Central America (22 | 1.5%), Latin America (22 | 1.5%), Honduras (12 | 0.8%), Mexico (7 | 0.5%), and El Salvador (3 | 0.2%), together accounting for 4.6% of all Duson residents.
Immigrants in Duson
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America221.5%
El Salvador30.2%
Honduras120.8%
Latin America221.5%
Mexico70.5%
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Sex and Age in Duson

Sex and Age in Duson

The most populous age groups in Duson are 5 to 9 Years (80 | 14.7%) for men and Under 5 Years (93 | 10.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Duson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years51 (9.4%)93 (10.4%)
5 to 9 Years80 (14.7%)69 (7.7%)
10 to 14 Years12 (2.2%)60 (6.7%)
15 to 19 Years6 (1.1%)30 (3.3%)
20 to 24 Years19 (3.5%)67 (7.5%)
25 to 29 Years23 (4.2%)66 (7.3%)
30 to 34 Years60 (11.1%)51 (5.7%)
35 to 39 Years25 (4.6%)27 (3.0%)
40 to 44 Years12 (2.2%)35 (3.9%)
45 to 49 Years16 (2.9%)73 (8.1%)
50 to 54 Years47 (8.7%)79 (8.8%)
55 to 59 Years60 (11.1%)91 (10.1%)
60 to 64 Years66 (12.1%)31 (3.5%)
65 to 69 Years20 (3.7%)35 (3.9%)
70 to 74 Years24 (4.4%)18 (2.0%)
75 to 79 Years19 (3.5%)60 (6.7%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over3 (0.5%)13 (1.5%)
Total543 (100.0%)898 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Duson

Median Family Size in Duson

The median family size in Duson is 3.15 persons per family, with single female/mother families (169 | 48.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.62 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (32 | 9.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.56 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Duson
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple145 (41.9%)2.74
Single Male/Father32 (9.2%)2.56
Single Female/Mother169 (48.8%)3.62
Total Families346 (100.0%)3.15

Median Household Size in Duson

The median household size in Duson is 2.72 persons per household, with single female/mother households (169 | 32.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.94 persons per household. non-family households (183 | 34.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.61 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Duson
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple145 (27.4%)2.74
Single Male/Father32 (6.0%)2.56
Single Female/Mother169 (32.0%)3.94
Non-family183 (34.6%)1.61
Total Households529 (100.0%)2.72

Household Size by Marriage Status in Duson

Out of a total of 529 households in Duson, 346 (65.4%) are family households, while 183 (34.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 139, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 133.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Duson
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-133 (25.1%)
2-Person Households139 (26.3%)24 (4.5%)
3-Person Households82 (15.5%)9 (1.7%)
4-Person Households108 (20.4%)17 (3.2%)
5-Person Households17 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total346 (65.4%)183 (34.6%)

Female Fertility in Duson

Fertility by Age in Duson

Average fertility rate in Duson is 45.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 97.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 87.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Duson
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years2 (12.5%)11.0
35 to 50 years14 (87.5%)97.0
Total16 (100.0%)45.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Duson

87.5% of women with births (16) in Duson are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Duson
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total14 (87.5%)2 (12.5%)

Fertility by Education in Duson

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Duson
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma14 (87.5%)146.0
College or Associate's Degree2 (12.5%)26.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total16 (100.0%)45.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Duson

12.5% of women with births in Duson are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Duson
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total14 (87.5%)2 (12.5%)

Income in Duson

Income Overview in Duson

Per Capita Income in Duson is $16,891, while median incomes of families and households are $32,404 and $30,302 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,441$16,891
Median Family Income346$32,404
Mean Family Income346$39,009
Median Household Income529$30,302
Mean Household Income529$44,065
Income Deficit346$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,4410.52%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,44199.48¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,4410.49

Earnings by Sex in Duson

Average Earnings in Duson are $31,371, $31,413 for men and $31,250 for women, a difference of 0.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Duson
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male206 (46.4%)$31,413
Female238 (53.6%)$31,250
Total444 (100.0%)$31,371

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Duson

The most common earnings brackets in Duson are $2,500 to $4,999 for men (32 | 15.5%) and $45,000 to $49,999 for women (40 | 16.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Duson
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)9 (3.8%)
$2,500 to $4,99932 (15.5%)2 (0.8%)
$5,000 to $7,4999 (4.4%)4 (1.7%)
$7,500 to $9,9992 (1.0%)15 (6.3%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)10 (4.2%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)33 (13.9%)
$15,000 to $17,4993 (1.5%)12 (5.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)4 (1.7%)
$20,000 to $22,49918 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99926 (12.6%)14 (5.9%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)12 (5.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99923 (11.2%)27 (11.3%)
$35,000 to $39,99911 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99916 (7.8%)23 (9.7%)
$45,000 to $49,99919 (9.2%)40 (16.8%)
$50,000 to $54,99917 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99919 (9.2%)20 (8.4%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)8 (3.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9995 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+6 (2.9%)5 (2.1%)
Total206 (100.0%)238 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Duson

Average earnings in Duson are $32,011 for men and $40,313 for women, a difference of 20.6%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $54,485, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $23,606. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $40,781, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $34,063.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Duson
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$23,606$34,063
High School Diploma$41,719$40,781
College or Associate's Degree$54,485$0
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$32,011$40,313

Family Income in Duson

Family Income Brackets in Duson

According to the Duson family income data, there are 61 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 17.6% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Duson
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0005616.2%
$10,000 to $14,9994111.8%
$15,000 to $24,9994613.3%
$25,000 to $34,9994914.2%
$35,000 to $49,9995114.7%
$50,000 to $74,9996117.6%
$75,000 to $99,999319.0%
$100,000 to $149,99920.6%
$150,000 to $199,99992.6%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Duson

4-person families (111 | 32.1%) account for the highest median family income in Duson with $42,750 per family, while 2-person families (164 | 47.4%) have the highest median income of $16,666 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Duson
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families164 (47.4%)$33,333
3-Person Families71 (20.5%)$0
4-Person Families111 (32.1%)$42,750
5-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total346 (100.0%)$32,404

Family Income by Number of Earners in Duson

Family Income by Number of Earners in Duson
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners143 (41.3%)$0
1 Earner147 (42.5%)$43,239
2 Earners53 (15.3%)$75,536
3+ Earners3 (0.9%)$0
Total346 (100.0%)$32,404

Household Income in Duson

Household Income Brackets in Duson

With 97 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Duson, accounting for 18.3% of all households. In contrast, only 4 households (0.8%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Duson
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0005811.0%
$10,000 to $14,9998616.3%
$15,000 to $24,9999718.3%
$25,000 to $34,9997013.2%
$35,000 to $49,9996712.7%
$50,000 to $74,9997914.9%
$75,000 to $99,999407.6%
$100,000 to $149,999193.6%
$150,000 to $199,99991.7%
$200,000+40.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Duson

The median household income in Duson is $30,302, with the highest median household income of $48,558 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 149 households (28.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $20,402, with 231 households (43.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Duson
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years34 (6.4%)$32,500
25 to 44 Years149 (28.2%)$48,558
45 to 64 Years231 (43.7%)$20,402
65+ Years115 (21.7%)$24,208
Total529 (100.0%)$30,302

Poverty in Duson

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Duson

With 33.7% poverty level for males and 38.1% for females among the residents of Duson, 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 10 males (100.0%) and 46 females (68.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Duson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years40 (78.4%)27 (29.0%)
5 Years10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years33 (44.6%)50 (64.9%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)18 (50.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years8 (42.1%)46 (68.7%)
25 to 34 Years18 (21.7%)52 (44.4%)
35 to 44 Years10 (27.0%)9 (14.5%)
45 to 54 Years18 (28.6%)34 (22.4%)
55 to 64 Years31 (24.6%)62 (50.8%)
65 to 74 Years9 (20.4%)17 (32.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)21 (28.8%)
Total183 (33.7%)336 (38.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Duson

According to the poverty statistics in Duson, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged 16 and 17 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 Duson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years11 (21.6%)66 (71.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years41 (55.4%)27 (35.1%)
12 to 14 Years8 (100.0%)18 (50.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years11 (57.9%)21 (31.3%)
25 to 34 Years65 (78.3%)65 (55.6%)
35 to 44 Years27 (73.0%)53 (85.5%)
45 to 54 Years45 (71.4%)118 (77.6%)
55 to 64 Years95 (75.4%)60 (49.2%)
65 to 74 Years35 (79.5%)36 (67.9%)
75 Years and over22 (100.0%)52 (71.2%)
Total360 (66.3%)546 (61.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Duson

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Duson show that 12.4% or 18 of the total 145 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 16.3%, comprising of 13 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 7.7%, which includes 5 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Duson
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children67 (83.8%)13 (16.3%)
1 or 2 Children60 (92.3%)5 (7.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total127 (87.6%)18 (12.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Duson

According to the poverty data in Duson, 31.2% or 10 single-father households and 47.9% or 81 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 households (34.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 34 households (69.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Duson
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children10 (34.5%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)47 (60.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)34 (69.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total10 (31.2%)81 (47.9%)

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

The poverty data for Duson shows that 18 of the married-couple family households (12.4%) and 91 of the single-parent households (45.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 households (16.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 34 household (69.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Duson
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children13 (16.3%)10 (14.1%)
1 or 2 Children5 (7.7%)47 (58.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)34 (69.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total18 (12.4%)91 (45.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Duson

Employment by Class of Employer in Duson

Among the 410 employed individuals in Duson, private company employees (308 | 75.1%), not-for-profit organizations (54 | 13.2%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (21 | 5.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Duson
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees30875.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)30.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)215.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations5413.2%
Local Government Employees102.4%
State Government Employees143.4%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total410100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Duson

According to the labor force statistics for Duson, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,076), 42.2% or 454 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.4% or 29 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 85.4% or 76 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 21.1% or 12 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Duson
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years57 (66.3%)12 (21.1%)
25 to 29 Years76 (85.4%)5 (6.6%)
30 to 34 Years45 (40.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years77 (77.8%)5 (6.5%)
45 to 54 Years119 (55.3%)7 (5.9%)
55 to 59 Years32 (21.2%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years25 (25.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years15 (15.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over8 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total454 (42.2%)29 (6.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Duson

According to labor force statistics for Duson, 49.1% of individuals (374) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (762) are in the labor force, with 4.5% or 17 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 88.4% or 99 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.1% or 7 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Duson
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School136 (47.2%)15 (5.1%)
High School Diploma123 (44.6%)11 (4.1%)
College / Associate Degree99 (88.4%)6 (5.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher16 (18.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total374 (49.1%)34 (4.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Duson

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Duson are Community & Social Service (20 | 4.7%), Education Instruction & Library (20 | 4.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (17 | 4.0%), Business & Financial (5 | 1.2%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (4 | 0.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Duson

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Duson, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Community & Social Service (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Duson
OccupationMaleFemale
Management2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)23 (47.9%)25 (52.1%)
Total (Overall)201 (47.3%)224 (52.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Duson are Healthcare Support (57 | 13.4%), Food Preparation & Serving (49 | 11.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (45 | 10.6%), and Personal Care & Service (6 | 1.4%).
Services Occupations in Duson

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Duson, the most male-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (84.4%), and Personal Care & Service (50.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (50.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (15.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Duson
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)57 (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 & Serving49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance38 (84.4%)7 (15.6%)
Personal Care & Service3 (50.0%)3 (50.0%)
Total (Category)90 (57.3%)67 (42.7%)
Total (Overall)201 (47.3%)224 (52.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Duson are Office & Administration (53 | 12.5%), and Sales & Related (41 | 9.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Duson

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Duson
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related4 (9.8%)37 (90.2%)
Office & Administration2 (3.8%)51 (96.2%)
Total (Category)6 (6.4%)88 (93.6%)
Total (Overall)201 (47.3%)224 (52.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Duson are Construction & Extraction (29 | 6.8%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (8 | 1.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Duson

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Duson
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)201 (47.3%)224 (52.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Duson are Production (64 | 15.1%), Transportation (17 | 4.0%), and Material Moving (8 | 1.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Duson

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Duson
OccupationMaleFemale
Production37 (57.8%)27 (42.2%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Material Moving8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)45 (50.6%)44 (49.4%)
Total (Overall)201 (47.3%)224 (52.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Duson

Employment Industries in Duson

The major employment industries in Duson include Health Care & Social Assistance (94 | 22.1%), Accommodation & Food Services (51 | 12.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (43 | 10.1%), Construction (28 | 6.6%), and Manufacturing (27 | 6.4%).
Employment Industries in Duson

Employment Industries by Sex in Duson

The Duson industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%), and Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (88.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Manufacturing (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Finance & Insurance (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Duson
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction38 (88.4%)5 (11.6%)
Construction23 (82.1%)5 (17.9%)
Manufacturing0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Wholesale Trade8 (47.1%)9 (52.9%)
Retail Trade4 (15.4%)22 (84.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support10 (41.7%)14 (58.3%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance17 (18.1%)77 (81.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total201 (47.3%)224 (52.7%)

Education in Duson

School Enrollment in Duson

The most common levels of schooling among the 308 students in Duson are elementary school (118 | 38.3%), middle school (56 | 18.2%), and high school (52 | 16.9%).
School Enrollment in Duson
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3110.1%
Kindergarten3611.7%
Elementary School11838.3%
Middle School5618.2%
High School5216.9%
College / Undergraduate154.9%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total308100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Duson

Out of a total of 308 students who are enrolled in schools in Duson, 48 (15.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 260 (84.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 36 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Duson
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old127 (85.2%)22 (14.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds12 (33.3%)24 (66.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total260 (84.4%)48 (15.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Duson

Arts & humanities (70 | 81.4%), education (11 | 12.8%), and business (5 | 5.8%) are the most common fields of study among 86 individuals in Duson who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Duson
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%
Business55.8%
Education1112.8%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities7081.4%
Total86100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Duson

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Duson

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Duson are males with 1 vehicle (128, accounting for 66.3%) and females with 1 vehicle (80, making up 59.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Duson
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle128 (66.3%)80 (36.9%)
2 Vehicles25 (13.0%)69 (31.8%)
3 Vehicles23 (11.9%)13 (6.0%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)8 (3.7%)
5 or more Vehicles17 (8.8%)47 (21.7%)
Total193 (100.0%)217 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Duson

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Duson are 15 to 19 minutes (115 commuters, 28.3%), 20 to 24 minutes (98 commuters, 24.1%), and 30 to 34 minutes (89 commuters, 21.9%).
Commute Time in Duson
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes20.5%
10 to 14 Minutes194.7%
15 to 19 Minutes11528.3%
20 to 24 Minutes9824.1%
25 to 29 Minutes4511.1%
30 to 34 Minutes8921.9%
35 to 39 Minutes51.2%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes112.7%
60 to 89 Minutes112.7%
90 or more Minutes122.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Duson

The most common commute times in Duson are 15 to 19 minutes (66 commuters, 34.2%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (53 commuters, 24.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Duson
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes0 (0.0%)2 (0.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes5 (2.6%)14 (6.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes66 (34.2%)49 (22.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes55 (28.5%)43 (20.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes16 (8.3%)29 (13.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes36 (18.6%)53 (24.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)5 (2.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes7 (3.6%)4 (1.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes8 (4.2%)3 (1.4%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)12 (5.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Duson

The most frequent times of departure to work in Duson are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (57, 29.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (73, 34.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Duson
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)3 (1.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM12 (6.2%)5 (2.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM23 (11.9%)24 (11.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM57 (29.5%)40 (18.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM21 (10.9%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM17 (8.8%)73 (34.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM7 (3.6%)29 (13.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM47 (24.3%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM2 (1.0%)8 (3.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)9 (4.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM3 (1.5%)11 (5.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM4 (2.1%)12 (5.6%)
Total193 (100.0%)214 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Duson

Occupancy by Ownership in Duson

Of the total 529 dwellings in Duson, owner-occupied units account for 312 (59.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 217 (41.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Duson
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units31259.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units21741.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units529100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Duson

Occupancy by Household Size in Duson
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household13325.1%
2-Person Household16330.8%
3-Person Household9117.2%
4+ Person Household14226.8%
Total Housing Units529100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Duson

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Duson
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household80 (60.2%)53 (39.9%)
2-Person Household88 (54.0%)75 (46.0%)
3-Person Household64 (70.3%)27 (29.7%)
4+ Person Household80 (56.3%)62 (43.7%)
Total Housing Units312 (59.0%)217 (41.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Duson

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Duson
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School132 (62.3%)80 (37.7%)
High School Diploma116 (63.4%)67 (36.6%)
College/Associate Degree48 (40.7%)70 (59.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Duson

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Duson
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years12924.4%
35 to 44 Years5410.2%
45 to 54 Years10920.6%
55 to 64 Years12223.1%
65 to 74 Years458.5%
75 to 84 Years5410.2%
85 Years and Over163.0%
Total529100.0%

Housing Finances in Duson

Median Income by Occupancy in Duson

Median Income by Occupancy in Duson
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied312 (59.0%)$31,600
Renter-Occupied217 (41.0%)$27,917
Average529 (100.0%)$30,302

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Duson

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Duson
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00014 (4.5%)13 (6.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99918 (5.8%)13 (6.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99946 (14.7%)40 (18.4%)
$15,000 to $19,9993 (1.0%)15 (6.9%)
$20,000 to $24,99959 (18.9%)20 (9.2%)
$25,000 to $34,99946 (14.7%)24 (11.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99945 (14.4%)22 (10.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99925 (8.0%)54 (24.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99924 (7.7%)16 (7.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99919 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more13 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total312 (100.0%)217 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Duson

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Duson
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300123 (39.4%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49955 (17.6%)18 (8.3%)
$500 to $79976 (24.4%)94 (43.3%)
$800 to $99916 (5.1%)41 (18.9%)
$1,000 to $1,49940 (12.8%)21 (9.7%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9992 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total312 (100.0%)217 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Duson

Housing Structures in Duson

Housing Structures in Duson
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached27652.2%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments122.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments295.5%
Mobile Home / Other21240.1%
Total529100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Duson

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Duson
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached212 (76.8%)64 (23.2%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
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%)29 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other100 (47.2%)112 (52.8%)
Total312 (59.0%)217 (41.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Duson

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Duson
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms13 (4.2%)22 (10.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms157 (50.3%)187 (86.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms123 (39.4%)3 (1.4%)
8 or more Rooms19 (6.1%)5 (2.3%)
Total312 (100.0%)217 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Duson

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Duson
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas101 (32.4%)25 (11.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas3 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity208 (66.7%)192 (88.5%)
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%)
Total312 (100.0%)217 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Duson

Household Vehicle Usage in Duson
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle8 (2.6%)49 (22.6%)
1 Vehicle138 (44.2%)128 (59.0%)
2 Vehicles109 (34.9%)32 (14.7%)
3 or more Vehicles57 (18.3%)8 (3.7%)
Total312 (100.0%)217 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Duson

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Duson

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units207105
Median Property Value$56,700$84,100
Median Household Income$30,050$9
Monthly Housing Costs$271$0
Real Estate Taxes$229$31

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Duson

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Duson
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00078 (37.7%)39 (37.1%)
$50,000 to $99,99978 (37.7%)21 (20.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99947 (22.7%)38 (36.2%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)7 (6.7%)
$500,000 to $749,9994 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total207 (100.0%)105 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Duson

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Duson
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00018 (8.7%)4 (3.8%)
$10,000 to $24,99985 (41.1%)14 (13.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99943 (20.8%)23 (21.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99918 (8.7%)3 (2.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99919 (9.2%)27 (25.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99920 (9.7%)6 (5.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)4 (3.8%)
$150,000 or more4 (1.9%)19 (18.1%)
Total207 (100.0%)105 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Duson

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Duson
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x93 (44.9%)46,750 (44,523.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x43 (20.8%)54 (51.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x23 (11.1%)5 (4.8%)
4.0x or more48 (23.2%)21 (20.0%)
Total207 (100.0%)105 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Duson

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Duson
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800127 (61.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49933 (15.9%)58 (55.2%)
$800 to $1,4994 (1.9%)14 (13.3%)
Total207 (100.0%)105 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Duson

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Duson

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Duson
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years154 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years247 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years96 (90.6%)10 (9.4%)
26 to 34 Years160 (88.9%)20 (11.1%)
35 to 44 Years77 (77.8%)22 (22.2%)
45 to 54 Years186 (86.5%)29 (13.5%)
55 to 64 Years238 (96.0%)10 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years97 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,350 (93.7%)91 (6.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Duson

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Duson
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born154 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen247 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen96 (90.6%)10 (9.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Duson

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Duson
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000498 (95.8%)22 (4.2%)
$25,000 to $49,999425 (93.8%)28 (6.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999224 (89.2%)27 (10.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99992 (86.8%)14 (13.2%)
$100,000 and over111 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Duson

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Duson
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6133 (86.4%)21 (13.6%)
6 to 18 Years203 (82.2%)68 (27.5%)
19 to 25 Years57 (53.8%)43 (40.6%)
25 to 34 Years99 (55.0%)80 (44.4%)
35 to 44 Years47 (47.5%)50 (50.5%)
45 to 54 Years126 (58.6%)64 (29.8%)
55 to 64 Years214 (86.3%)32 (12.9%)
65 to 74 Years97 (100.0%)53 (54.6%)
75 Years and over95 (100.0%)31 (32.6%)
Total1,071 (74.3%)442 (30.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Duson

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Duson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)5 (5.4%)
5 to 17 Years24 (24.5%)9 (5.7%)
18 to 34 Years18 (17.6%)32 (17.4%)
35 to 64 Years101 (44.7%)158 (47.0%)
65 to 74 Years35 (79.5%)20 (37.7%)
75 Years and over7 (31.8%)56 (76.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Duson

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Duson: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)5 (5.4%)
5 to 17 Years10 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years13 (5.8%)1 (0.3%)
65 to 74 Years24 (54.5%)17 (32.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Duson: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years14 (14.3%)9 (5.7%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)8 (4.3%)
35 to 64 Years11 (4.9%)20 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)52 (71.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Duson: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years14 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years18 (17.6%)14 (7.6%)
35 to 64 Years31 (13.7%)107 (31.9%)
65 to 74 Years11 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over4 (18.2%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Duson: <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 Years62 (27.4%)133 (39.6%)
65 to 74 Years24 (54.5%)11 (20.7%)
75 Years and over7 (31.8%)17 (23.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Duson: <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 Years21 (9.3%)17 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years21 (47.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over7 (31.8%)13 (17.8%)

Technology Access in Duson

Computing Device Access in Duson

Computing Device Access in Duson
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop26049.1%
Smartphone46888.5%
Tablet20638.9%
No Computing Device438.1%
Total529100.0%

Internet Access in Duson

Internet Access in Duson
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home27852.5%
Cellular Data Only14928.2%
Satellite Internet264.9%
No Internet8015.1%
Total529100.0%

Duson Summary

Duson is a small town located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It is situated on the banks of the Vermilion River, about 10 miles south of Lafayette. The town was founded in 1883 and has a population of 1,845 as of the 2010 census.

Geography

Duson is located at 30°14'25"N 92°10'17"W (30.240278, -92.171389). It is situated on the banks of the Vermilion River, about 10 miles south of Lafayette. The town has a total area of 1.2 square miles, all of which is land.

History

Duson was founded in 1883 by a group of settlers from the nearby town of Abbeville. The town was named after the Duson family, who were among the first settlers. The town was incorporated in 1891 and has remained relatively unchanged since then.

Economy

The economy of Duson is largely based on agriculture and oil and gas production. The town is home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants. The town also has a few small manufacturing plants.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 1,845 people, 690 households, and 486 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,541.7 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the town was 79.2% White, 17.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the town was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $45,625. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,845. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Conclusion

Duson is a small town located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was founded in 1883 and has a population of 1,845 as of the 2010 census. The town's economy is largely based on agriculture and oil and gas production. The racial makeup of the town is 79.2% White, 17.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. The median income for a household in the town was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $45,625.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Duson?
Total Population of Duson is 1,441.
What is the Total Male Population of Duson?
Total Male Population of Duson is 543.
What is the Total Female Population of Duson?
Total Female Population of Duson is 898.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Duson?
There are 60.47 Males per 100 Females in Duson.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Duson?
There are 165.38 Females per 100 Males in Duson.
What is the Median Population Age in Duson?
Median Population Age in Duson is 38.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Duson
Average Family Size in Duson is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Duson
Average Household Size in Duson is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Duson?
Per Capita income in Duson is $16,891.
What is the Median Family Income in Duson?
Median Family Income in Duson is $32,404.
What is the Median Household income in Duson?
Median Household Income in Duson is $30,302.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Duson?
Income or Wage Gap in Duson is 0.5%.
Women in Duson earn 99.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Duson?
Inequality or Gini Index in Duson is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Duson?
There are 454 People in the Labor Forcein in Duson.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Duson?
42.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Duson.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Duson?
Unemployment Rate in Duson is 6.4%.