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Moonshine, Louisiana - Basic Facts

The Moonshine CDP(1) had a population of 142 as of July 1, 2024. Moonshine ranks in the lower quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Louisiana. See peer rankings below.

The primary coordinate point for Moonshine is located at latitude 29.97 and longitude -90.8131 in St. James Parish. The formal boundaries for the Moonshine Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 0.36 sq. miles and a water area of 0.07 sq. miles.

The Moonshine Census Designated Place has a U2 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place without an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.

The Moonshine Census Designated Place is located within Parish Governing Authority District 5, a minor civil division (MCD) of St. James Parish.


  1. A Census Designated Place (CDP) is a statistical counterpart to a self-governing (incorporated) place such as a city, town, or village. A CDP is not a legal entity and has no governmental functions.

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Moonshine, LA Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2024)

POPULATION

Total Population 142 (100%)
Population in Households 142 (100.0%)
Population in Families 126 (88.7%)
Population in Group Quarters1 0
Population Density 391
Diversity Index2 37
 
 

INCOME

Median Household Income $27,825
Average Household Income $39,394
% of Income for Mortgage4 0%
Per Capita Income $14,149
Wealth Index5 25
Socioeconomic Status Index6 Moderate (48.7)
 

HOUSING

Total HU (Housing Units) 64 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU 43 (67.2%)
Renter Occupied HU 8 (12.5%)
Vacant Housing Units 13 (20.3%)
Median Home Value $158,333
Average Home Value $159,884
Housing Affordability Index3 0
 

HOUSEHOLDS

Total Households 51
Average Household Size 2.78
Family Households 39
Average Family Size 3.00
NOTES
  1. Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
  2. The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
  3. The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
  4. The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
  5. The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
  6. The Socioeconomic Index ranges from zero (lowest relative status) to 100 (highest relative status). This measure quantifies disparities in social position of an area's inhabitants and is built from a broad range of demographic, housing, and socioeconomic inputs. More information on this measure can be found in Esri's SEI tutorial.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR

2020-2024 2024-2029
Population -3.88% -2.67%
Households -1.34% -0.80%
Families   -2.71%
Median Household Income   1.48%
Per Capita Income   4.86%
Owner Occupied HU   0.46%

Moonshine, LA - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Moonshine to the other 489 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Louisiana by rank and percentile using July 1, 2024 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 # 463 6th
Population Density # 286 42nd
Median Household Income # 453 8th
Housing Affordability Index # 34 7th
Per Capita Income # 484 1st
Diversity Index # 375 24th

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