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The Town of Lake Providence had a population of 3,349 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Lake Providence is located at latitude 32.8043 and longitude -91.1701 in East Carroll Parish. The formal boundaries for the Town of Lake Providence encompass a land area of 3.59 sq. miles and a water area of 0.02 sq. miles. East Carroll Parish is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The Town of Lake Providence has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Lake Providence is located within Parish Governing Authority District 5, a minor civil division (MCD) of East Carroll Parish.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,349 (100%) |
| Population Density | 932 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 42 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $27,580 |
| Per Capita Income | $20,501 |
| Median Home Value | $115,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,064 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 764 (37.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 809 (39.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 491 (23.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,573 |
| Average Household Size | 2.13 |
| Family Households | 931 (59.2%) |
The table below compares Lake Providence to the other 489 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Louisiana by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 139 | 72nd |
| Population Density | # 139 | 72nd |
| Median Household Income | # 443 | 10th |
| Per Capita Income | # 392 | 20th |
| Diversity Index | # 259 | 47th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Louisiana Census Data Comparison Tool.
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