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Poydras CDP, LA

ZIP 70040 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 70040

70040 has a population of 978 with a median age of 53.7 yrs (55.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
38.0%-38% vs US avg
x
Black
49.1%+296% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
17.8%-5% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
13.5%-39% vs US avg
x
18–64
60.0%-3% vs US avg
x
65+
26.5%+62% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
16.8%+51% vs US avg
x
High school
40.8%+56% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.4%+9% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
11.1%-67% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
50.6%+5% vs US avg
x
Never married
34.8%+3% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.8%-5% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.8%
x
Diversity Index
58/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
9.5%-17% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
3.5%-41% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.9%+49% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.6%-6% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
FrenchItalianIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 70040

Poverty Rate
9.5%-17% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.5%-41% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
7.6%-6% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.9%+49% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.9%-39% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
13.2%+13% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population978
Median age53.7
Poverty rate9.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White38.0%
Hispanic17.8%
Black49.1%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%