City

Duson, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lafayette County  ·  Louisiana

👥13,557Population
💰$52,784Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂38.0Median Age
🏠$189,600Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓35.3%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊10.0%Unemployment▲ 104% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 62%Hispanic: 5.7%Black: 24.6%Other: 5%Race
White62.0%
Hispanic5.7%
Black24.6%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
32%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty25.4% ▲ 154% above avg
College Grads35.3% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment10.0% ▲ 104% above avg
No HS Diploma194 (2.4%)
HS Graduate3,396 (42.1%)
Some College978 (12.1%)
Associates650 (8.1%)
Bachelors1,057 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree1,784 (22.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 42.1%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 8.1%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 22.1%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad42.1%
Some College12.1%
Associates8.1%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate22.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.5%Renter: 25.5%Tenure
Owner74.5%
Renter25.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,784 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$189,600 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$795/mo
Total Housing Units6,357
Vacant Units583

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
65%
About Duson, LA

Duson is a city in Louisiana, located in Lafayette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,557 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38 years.

Economically, Duson is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,784 is below the national average. Approximately 25.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Duson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $189,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $795 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Duson is moderately educated. 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (62.03%).

Duson, LA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Louisiana.

ZIP Codes in Duson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70529 13,557 $52,784 $189,600 $795 10.0% 35.3% 74.5%