City

Pelican, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  De Soto County  ·  Louisiana

👥698Population
💰$41,652Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂48.8Median Age
🏠$73,200Median Home Value▼ 74% below avg
🎓11.3%College Grads▼ 71% below avg
📊10.6%Unemployment▲ 117% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.6% Female 46.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 51.9%Hispanic: 7.5%Black: 40.7%Race
White51.9%
Hispanic7.5%
Black40.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
11%
18–24
18%
25–44
11%
45–64
40%
65+
0%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty45.7% ▲ 357% above avg
College Grads11.3% ▼ 71% below avg
Unemployment10.6% ▲ 117% above avg
HS Graduate248 (63.8%)
Some College85 (21.9%)
Associates12 (3.1%)
Graduate Degree44 (11.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 63.8%Some College: 21.9%Associates: 3.1%Graduate: 11.3%Edu
HS Grad63.8%
Some College21.9%
Associates3.1%
Graduate11.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.7%Renter: 9.3%Tenure
Owner90.7%
Renter9.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
44%
$50k–$100k
41%
$100k–$150k
3%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,652 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$73,200 ▼ 74% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units373
Vacant Units82

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
64%
About Pelican, LA

Pelican is a city in Louisiana, located in De Soto County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 698 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.8 years.

Economically, Pelican is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,652 is below the national average. Approximately 45.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Pelican is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $73,200, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 90.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pelican is less-educated. 11.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (51.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pelican
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71063 698 $41,652 $73,200 10.6% 11.3% 90.7%