Living in Taft, Louisiana

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

Taft has 112 residents with a median age of 43.5. .

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

Taft at a glance

Population
112
Median age
43.5State: 38
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
0%

Is Taft a good place to live?

Cons: Unemployment of 100%.

The weather is best in March–April and October–November.

Housing in Taft: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
40
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Average household size
2.80

Taft demographics

Population
112
Median age
43.5
Under 18
28.6%
65 and older
0%
Households
40
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Taft

0% of adults 25 and older in Taft have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Taft0%
Louisiana27%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Taft

Unemployment rate
100%State: 6.3%
Average commute
—State: 26 min
Work from home
—
Drive alone
—
Public transit
—
Walk to work
—
Homes with broadband
100%

Taft vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Taft112———
Killona188$31,591——
Hahnville3,520$100,956$246,100—
Montz2,074$91,875$308,800—
Norco2,781$71,220$238,100$1,081
New Sarpy1,247$51,989$95,700$848
Destrehan11,619$90,509$320,700$1,257
Laplace28,343$69,030$199,900$1,351
Edgard1,482$68,953$182,900—

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Living in Taft: FAQ

Is Taft, LA a good place to live?

Minuses: unemployment of 100%.

What is the median age in Taft?

The median age in Taft is 43.5 years (Louisiana: 38).

What is the unemployment rate in Taft?

The unemployment rate in Taft is 100% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Taft?

0% of adults in Taft 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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