Living in Minorca, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Minorca · Census data 2020–2024
Minorca has 1,430 residents with a median age of 39.1. The median household income is $36,113 (41% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $57,300, the median rent is $470/month.
Minorca is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Minorca at a glance
- Population
- 1,430
- Median age
- 39.1State: 38
- Median household income
- $36,113State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $57,300State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $470/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 69.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.6%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Minorca a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 74% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 31.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Minorca
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Minorca the median home value is $57,300, 83% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $470 per month, which is 20.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,202 a month in housing costs.
Minorca median household income
The median household income in Minorca is $36,113 and the income per person is $26,601. 31.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Minorca: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,009
- Owner-occupied
- 69.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.1%
- Vacant
- 30.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.05
30.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Minorca has many vacation and second homes.
Minorca demographics
- Population
- 1,430
- Median age
- 39.1
- Under 18
- 22.7%
- 65 and older
- 15.4%
- Households
- 697
- Foreign-born
- 4.2%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Minorca ›
Education in Minorca
9.6% of adults 25 and older in Minorca have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Minorca
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Drive alone
- 89.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.2%
Minorca vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minorca | 1,430 | $36,113 | $57,300 | $470 |
| Vidalia | 3,928 | $48,250 | $152,500 | $1,127 |
| Ridgecrest | 1,007 | $41,910 | $57,500 | $971 |
| Ferriday | 3,098 | $28,467 | $84,800 | $765 |
| Natchez | 14,192 | $36,735 | $119,400 | $806 |
| Cloverdale | 676 | $44,878 | — | — |
| Morgantown | 1,038 | $52,308 | $95,100 | $928 |
| Spokane | 442 | $97,361 | — | — |
| Clayton | 272 | $30,962 | $73,800 | $442 |
More for people moving to Minorca
Minorca ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Minorca: FAQ
What is the median household income in Minorca, LA?
The median household income in Minorca is $36,113, 41% 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 Minorca?
The median home value in Minorca is $57,300, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Minorca?
The median gross rent in Minorca is $470 per month, about 20.5% of household income.
Is Minorca, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 74% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 31.7%.
What is the median age in Minorca?
The median age in Minorca is 39.1 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Minorca?
The average commute to work in Minorca is 19 minutes; 10.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Minorca?
The unemployment rate in Minorca is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Minorca?
9.6% of adults in Minorca 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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