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Watson CDP, LA

ZIP 70706 — 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 70706

70706 has a population of 22,621 with a median age of 35.2 yrs (49.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
88.5%+44% vs US avg
x
Black
6.1%-51% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.6%-91% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
5.4%-71% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
28.7%+30% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.9%-3% vs US avg
x
65+
11.5%-30% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
8.7%-22% vs US avg
x
High school
37.8%+44% vs US avg
x
Some college
30.5%+5% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
23.0%-32% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
56.5%+17% vs US avg
x
Never married
29.1%-14% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.0%-13% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.4%
x
Diversity Index
21/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
8.7%-25% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
14.7%+6% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.8%+13% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.7%-5% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.1%+13% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
41.9%+622% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
FrenchEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 70706

Poverty Rate
8.7%-25% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.8%+13% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
14.7%+6% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.1%+13% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.7%-5% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.2%-60% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
9.1%-22% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.4%-96% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
41.9%+622% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population22,621
Median age35.2
Poverty rate8.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White88.5%
Hispanic5.4%
Black6.1%
Asian0.6%
Foreign-born14.7%