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Berwick town, LA

ZIP 70342 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 70342

70342 has a population of 4,732 with a median age of 32.9 yrs (50.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
79.1%+28% vs US avg
x
Black
12.2%-1% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
11.2%-40% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
30.5%+39% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.6%-7% vs US avg
x
65+
11.9%-27% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
22.0%+98% vs US avg
x
High school
31.1%+19% vs US avg
x
Some college
22.8%-21% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
24.1%-28% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
50.8%+6% vs US avg
x
Never married
30.5%-10% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.6%+22% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.1%
x
Diversity Index
35/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
19.9%+73% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
4.0%-34% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.4%+0% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.5%+80% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
8.7%+49% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
FrenchItalianAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 70342

Poverty Rate
19.9%+73% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.0%-34% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
14.5%+80% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.4%+0% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.1%-23% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
19.2%+64% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
8.7%+49% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population4,732
Median age32.9
Poverty rate19.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White79.1%
Hispanic11.2%
Black12.2%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%