Living in Fifth Ward, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fifth Ward · Census data 2020–2024
Fifth Ward has 1,277 residents with a median age of 40.5. The median household income is $51,279 (16% lower than the Louisiana median), the median rent is $888/month.
Fifth Ward is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fifth Ward at a glance
- Population
- 1,277
- Median age
- 40.5State: 38
- Median household income
- $51,279State: $60,756
- Median rent
- $888/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 69.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.7%
- Average commute
- 54 min
Is Fifth Ward a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 54 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Fifth Ward
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fifth Ward the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $888 per month, which is 22.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,194 a month in housing costs.
Fifth Ward median household income
The median household income in Fifth Ward is $51,279 and the income per person is $27,455. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Fifth Ward: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 518
- Owner-occupied
- 69.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.3%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.58
Fifth Ward demographics
- Population
- 1,277
- Median age
- 40.5
- Under 18
- 28.2%
- 65 and older
- 15%
- Households
- 495
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fifth Ward ›
Education in Fifth Ward
14.7% of adults 25 and older in Fifth Ward have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 1.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fifth Ward
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 54 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3.5%
- Drive alone
- 76%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 62.4%
Fifth Ward vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fifth Ward | 1,277 | $51,279 | — | $888 |
| Echo | 552 | $127,965 | — | — |
| Hessmer | 828 | $50,625 | $171,300 | $589 |
| Marksville | 4,905 | $36,202 | $151,900 | $670 |
| Mansura | 1,263 | $21,797 | $117,300 | $583 |
| Center Point | 580 | $14,655 | $184,200 | — |
| Cheneyville | 559 | $17,132 | — | $856 |
| Cottonport | 1,858 | $31,875 | $88,300 | $738 |
| Bunkie | 3,253 | $22,267 | $93,300 | $828 |
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What is the median household income in Fifth Ward, LA?
The median household income in Fifth Ward is $51,279, 16% lower than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Fifth Ward?
The median gross rent in Fifth Ward is $888 per month, about 22.2% of household income.
Is Fifth Ward, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 54 minutes.
What is the median age in Fifth Ward?
The median age in Fifth Ward is 40.5 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Fifth Ward?
The average commute to work in Fifth Ward is 54 minutes; 3.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fifth Ward?
The unemployment rate in Fifth Ward is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fifth Ward?
14.7% of adults in Fifth Ward 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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