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Belcher (LA) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Belcher, Louisiana

StateLouisiana
Land Area (mi²)1.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)156.5/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-0.81% (-2)
Growth Since 2020-17.57% (-52)
Rank in State413th
Rank in Country23079th

The population of Belcher, LA in 2022 is estimated to be 244. This is a decrease of -0.81% (-2 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Belcher by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Belcher by Age

Belcher Population Pyramid 2022
Belcher Median Age
34.7
Total
35.6
Male
32.4
Female
Belcher Sex Ratio
52.03%
154
Male
47.97%
142
Female
Belcher Age Dependency Ratio
26.3
Old Age Dependency Ratio
50.9
Child Dependency Ratio
Belcher Adults
211
Adults
(44 of whom are seniors) in Belcher.

Population of Belcher by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Belcher

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 36.49%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 33.77%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 39.44%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Belcher

While the overall poverty rate of Belcher is 36.49%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (39.44%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (33.77%).

Poverty Rate of Belcher by Employment Status and Sex

5.13%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
26.39%
Male Employed
22.22%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Belcher by Education

85%
Less Than 9th Grade
42.53%
High School
19.51%
Some College
11.76%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Belcher

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Belcher

The most common language spoken in Belcher is English, with 98.88% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 1.12% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Belcher by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Belcher, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Belcher by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree126.03%
Bachelors Degree3919.6%
Associates Degree52.51%
Some College3618.09%
High School Graduate8743.72%
9th to 12th Grade63.02%
Less Than 9th Grade147.04%

Earnings Statistics of Belcher by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$21,607

Average Earnings

$20,714

Average Male

$25,250

Average Female

Employment of Belcher by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Belcher by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
55%
Labor Force Participation
50.9%
Employment Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Belcher by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Marital Status of Belcher

Marriage Rates

  • 36.8%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 32.6%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 42.9%

    Female Marriage Rate

Belcher Marriage

In Belcher, 32.6% of males have never been married, a lower rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 35-44, while males are more likely to be married at age 45-54.

Households and Families of Belcher

Belcher Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Belcher Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
77.1%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Belcher by Type

3.59
Average Family Size
2.82
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned