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Welsh town, LA

ZIP 70591 — 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 70591

70591 has a population of 5,635 with a median age of 36.7 yrs (54.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
75.1%+22% vs US avg
x
Black
14.9%+20% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.2%-97% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
0.9%-95% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
8.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.4%+11% vs US avg
x
18–64
63.3%+3% vs US avg
x
65+
12.4%-24% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
8.3%-25% vs US avg
x
High school
54.6%+109% vs US avg
x
Some college
23.2%-20% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
13.9%-59% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
48.2%+0% vs US avg
x
Never married
37.1%+10% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.1%-21% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.5%
x
Diversity Index
41/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
18.4%+60% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.3%+6% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.8%+18% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.4%-46% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
26.6%+359% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
FrenchFrench CanadianEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 70591

Poverty Rate
18.4%+60% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.3%+6% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.4%-46% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.8%+18% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.3%-46% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
25.1%+115% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
26.6%+359% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population5,635
Median age36.7
Poverty rate18.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White75.1%
Hispanic0.9%
Black14.9%
Asian0.2%