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Prospect CDP, LA

ZIP 71423 — 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 71423

71423 has a population of 5,058 with a median age of 37.8 yrs (51.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
91.0%+48% vs US avg
x
Black
2.0%-84% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
0.6%-97% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
6.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
26.5%+21% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.0%-8% vs US avg
x
65+
16.4%+1% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
17.3%+55% vs US avg
x
High school
40.5%+54% vs US avg
x
Some college
30.8%+6% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
11.5%-66% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
63.7%+32% vs US avg
x
Never married
24.1%-29% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.6%-17% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.7%
x
Diversity Index
17/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
11.7%+1% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
50.0%+260% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.4%+73% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.8%+33% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.0%-64% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
33.8%+482% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishGermanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 71423

Poverty Rate
11.7%+1% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.4%+73% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
50.0%+260% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.0%-64% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.8%+33% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
15.1%+88% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
15.5%+32% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%-100% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
33.8%+482% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population5,058
Median age37.8
Poverty rate11.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White91.0%
Hispanic0.6%
Black2.0%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born50.0%