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Iota town, LA

ZIP 70543 — 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 70543

70543 has a population of 4,233 with a median age of 37.6 yrs (49.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
96.3%+56% vs US avg
x
Black
1.6%-87% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
0.2%-99% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
26.9%+22% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.1%+1% vs US avg
x
65+
11.0%-33% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
18.4%+66% vs US avg
x
High school
45.4%+73% vs US avg
x
Some college
19.9%-31% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
16.2%-52% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
56.3%+17% vs US avg
x
Never married
29.1%-14% vs US avg
x
Divorced
7.8%-24% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.8%
x
Diversity Index
7/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
13.9%+21% vs US avg
x
Veterans
1.9%-68% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.3%-8% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.6%+7% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
21.4%+269% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
FrenchFrench CanadianGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 70543

Poverty Rate
13.9%+21% vs US avg
x
Veterans
1.9%-68% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.6%+7% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.3%-8% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.2%-22% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
16.2%+38% vs US avg
x
Private School
1.7%-83% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
21.4%+269% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population4,233
Median age37.6
Poverty rate13.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White96.3%
Hispanic0.2%
Black1.6%
Asian0.0%