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The Town of Duson had a population of 1,282 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Duson is located at latitude 30.2358 and longitude -92.1854 in Lafayette Parish. The formal boundaries for the Town of Duson encompass a land area of 3 sq. miles and a water area of 0.01 sq. miles. Lafayette Parish is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
While the primary coordinates for Town of Duson are located in Lafayette Parish, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Acadia Parish.
The Town of Duson 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 Duson is located within Parish Governing Authority District B, a minor civil division (MCD) of Lafayette Parish.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,282 (100%) |
| Population Density | 429 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 47 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $25,054 |
| Per Capita Income | $15,036 |
| Median Home Value | $54,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 732 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 323 (44.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 195 (26.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 214 (29.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 518 |
| Average Household Size | 2.47 |
| Family Households | 302 (58.3%) |
The table below compares Duson 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 | # 246 | 50th |
| Population Density | # 278 | 43rd |
| Median Household Income | # 454 | 7th |
| Per Capita Income | # 460 | 6th |
| Diversity Index | # 213 | 57th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Louisiana Census Data Comparison Tool.
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