Pine Prairie, LA

City

Demographics of Pine Prairie

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

5.7%

Households with Children

28.3%

School Enrollment K-12

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.8%
School Age (5-17): 11.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 26.6%
Working Age (35-54): 20.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.8%
Seniors (65+): 23.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 30.4%
High School / GED: 47.5%
Some College or Associate's: 16.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 5.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 8.3%
Single Parents: 20.0%
Couples & Adults: 43.0%
Living Alone: 28.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 70.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 15.6%
Asian: 2.4%
Black or African American: 4.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 7.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 32.9%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 7.5%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 39.7%
South American: 16.4%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 40.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 60.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 71.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 8.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 20.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 62.4%
Spanish: 15.7%
European & Indo-European: 20.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.7%
Arabic: 0.6%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.0%
Elementary (1-4): 4.1%
Middle School (5-8): 1.8%
High School (9-12): 3.8%
College / Graduate: 2.0%
Not Enrolled: 85.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Pine Prairie

Johnson Landing / Lake Cove

Saint Landry / Centerville

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources