Lake Providence, Louisiana

Population Data for Lake Providence, LA:

Population – 8280
Male – 51.35 %
Female – 48.65 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 25.92 %
Hispanic – 1.06 %
African American – 72.96 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.13 %
Asian – 0.37 %

Geographic Data for Lake Providence, Louisiana:

Population Density – 31.20 per sq. mi
Elevation – 106 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Lake Providence:

In Elementary School – 1,228 (44.70 %)
In High School – 904 (32.91 %)
In College – 201 (7.32 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 374 (7.79 %)
Associate’s Degree – 82 (1.71 %)
Some College, No Degree – 619 (12.89 %)
High School Graduate – 1,476 (30.72 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 768 (15.99 %)

Employment and Household Data for Lake Providence, LA:

Percentage of People Employed – 36.92 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 7.22 %
Unemployment Level – 16.35 %

Median Household Income – $19,334.00
Average Household Size – 2.84

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 37.69 %
2 Vehicles – 22.33 %
3 or more Vehicles – 8.25 %

Average Cost to Rent in Lake Providence - $276 per month