Living in Campti, Louisiana

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Campti · Census data 2020–2024

Campti has 1,047 residents with a median age of 32.8. The median household income is $19,351 (68% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $78,300, the median rent is $518/month.

Campti is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Campti at a glance

Population
1,047
Median age
32.8State: 38
Median household income
$19,351State: $60,756
Median home value
$78,300State: $216,500
Median rent
$518/moState: $1,064
Homeowners
35.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
3.8%
Average commute
31 min

Is Campti a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 68% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 14.2%; a poverty rate of 41.7%.

The weather is best in March to May and October.

Cost of living in Campti

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Campti the median home value is $78,300, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $518 per month, which is 35% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $845 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Campti$78,300
Louisiana$216,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Campti$518
Louisiana$1,064
United States$1,413

Campti median household income

The median household income in Campti is $19,351 and the income per person is $13,862. 41.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).

Median household income

Campti$19,351
Louisiana$60,756
United States$80,734

Housing in Campti: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
646
Owner-occupied
35.8%
Renter-occupied
64.2%
Vacant
21.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1987
Average household size
2.07

Campti demographics

Population
1,047
Median age
32.8
Under 18
27.2%
65 and older
21.6%
Households
505
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White26.5%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black72.2%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Campti ›

Education in Campti

3.8% of adults 25 and older in Campti have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 1.4% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Campti3.8%
Louisiana27%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Campti

Unemployment rate
14.2%State: 6.3%
Average commute
31 minState: 26 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
91.3%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
73.9%

Campti vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Campti1,047$19,351$78,300$518
Natchitoches17,577$37,133$193,200$802
Vienna Bend1,502$29,327$123,500$1,103
Goldonna404$65,000$102,900—
Martin667$58,351$179,200—
Ashland151$43,239$156,300—
Point Place476$37,429$253,600$2,697
Coushatta1,938$31,250$96,100$474
Edgefield203$53,125$108,300—

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Living in Campti: FAQ

What is the median household income in Campti, LA?

The median household income in Campti is $19,351, 68% lower than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Campti?

The median home value in Campti is $78,300, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.

How much is rent in Campti?

The median gross rent in Campti is $518 per month, about 35% of household income.

Is Campti, LA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 68% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 14.2%; a poverty rate of 41.7%.

What is the median age in Campti?

The median age in Campti is 32.8 years (Louisiana: 38).

How long is the commute in Campti?

The average commute to work in Campti is 31 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Campti?

The unemployment rate in Campti is 14.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Campti?

3.8% of adults in Campti have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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