Living in Mamou, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mamou · Census data 2020–2024
Mamou has 2,864 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $24,808 (59% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $86,500, the median rent is $521/month.
Mamou at a glance
- Population
- 2,864
- Median age
- 40.1State: 38
- Median household income
- $24,808State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $86,500State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $521/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 45%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Mamou a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 59% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 58.5%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Mamou
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mamou the median home value is $86,500, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $521 per month, which is 32.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $981 a month in housing costs.
Mamou median household income
The median household income in Mamou is $24,808 and the income per person is $17,537. 58.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Mamou: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,390
- Owner-occupied
- 45%
- Renter-occupied
- 55%
- Vacant
- 13.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.33
Mamou demographics
- Population
- 2,864
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 30%
- 65 and older
- 16.8%
- Households
- 1,200
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 1.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mamou ›
Education in Mamou
7.6% of adults 25 and older in Mamou have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mamou
- Unemployment rate
- 7.7%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 70%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.6%
Mamou vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mamou | 2,864 | $24,808 | $86,500 | $521 |
| Chataignier | 367 | $32,898 | $91,700 | $770 |
| Ville Platte | 6,253 | $28,361 | $101,200 | $656 |
| Eunice | 9,239 | $35,436 | $122,000 | $799 |
| Pine Prairie | 934 | $33,352 | — | $758 |
| Basile | 1,790 | $52,415 | $100,700 | $900 |
| Turkey Creek | 449 | $75,250 | $151,400 | $929 |
| Oakdale | 6,546 | $42,540 | $98,700 | $873 |
| Elton | 862 | $37,575 | $84,900 | $499 |
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What is the median household income in Mamou, LA?
The median household income in Mamou is $24,808, 59% 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 Mamou?
The median home value in Mamou is $86,500, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Mamou?
The median gross rent in Mamou is $521 per month, about 32.1% of household income.
Is Mamou, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 59% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 58.5%.
What is the median age in Mamou?
The median age in Mamou is 40.1 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Mamou?
The average commute to work in Mamou is 26 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mamou?
The unemployment rate in Mamou is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mamou?
7.6% of adults in Mamou 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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