Census Bureau data for Duson town from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Duson town
- What is the median household income in Duson town?
- The median household income in Duson town is $24,330 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Duson town?
- The poverty rate in Duson town is 41.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Duson town?
- $57,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Duson town?
- The median gross rent in Duson town is $754 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Duson town residents have a college degree?
- 8.2% of adults in Duson town hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,369
Median Income
$24,330
Median Home Value
$57,400
Poverty Rate
41.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
10.0%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
$-3,274 (-11.9%)
Home Value:
$-22,000 (-27.7%)
Poverty Rate:
+18.2 pp (+77.8%)
Bachelor's+:
+7.2 pp (+720%)
Unemployment:
+5.0 pp (+100%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,369
Median Age
40.0
Female
60.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
White (non-Hisp.) 64.4%
Black 22.5%
Two or More 4.7%
Other 2.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$24,330
±$7,048
-$35,693 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$46,148
Median Family Income
$26,036
Poverty Rate
41.6%
+27.4 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
53.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
41.9%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
5.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
14.1%
$10–15k
17.7%
$15–25k
19.6%
$25–35k
10.8%
$35–50k
12.6%
$50–75k
16.6%
$75–100k
4.0%
$100–150k
3.1%
$150–200k
0.9%
$200k+
0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
731
Owner-Occupied
60.1%
Renter-Occupied
39.9%
Vacancy Rate
25.2%
Median Home Value
$57,400
-$151,300 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$754
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
49.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
49.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
40.7%
$50–100k
37.7%
$100–200k
11.6%
$200–300k
8.5%
$500k–$1M
0.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
11.3%
$500–1k
76.1%
$1–1.5k
12.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
13.5%
1 vehicle
48.6%
2 vehicles
26.7%
3+
11.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
47.7%
2–4 units
2.2%
Mobile home
46.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
2.2%
1940–1969
5.1%
1970–1999
13.0%
2000–2009
15.7%
2010+
18.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
53.1%
Bachelor's or Higher
8.2%
-18.4 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
0.0%
Some College / Associate
9.2%
Less Than High School
24.5%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
41.4%
Unemployment Rate
10.0%
+3.7 pp vs. state
Work from Home
3.8%
Self-Employed
9.0%
Government Workers
3.4%
Private For-Profit
87.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
19.1%
Arts/Entmt.
15.4%
Construction
14.3%
Retail
8.2%
Manufacturing
7.2%
Agriculture
6.1%
Prof. Services
4.2%
Wholesale
4.2%
Transportation
3.4%
Finance
1.9%
Occupation
Food Prep
35.8%
Sales
24.9%
Production
18.0%
Construction
15.9%
Management
5.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
22.5 min
Drove Alone
73.0%
Carpool
14.3%
Public Transit
0.8%
Work from Home
3.8%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
547
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
25.6%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
13.2%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
9.7%
5–9
7.3%
10–14
7.5%
15–19
4.7%
20–24
5.0%
25–34
10.1%
35–44
11.8%
45–54
12.4%
55–64
9.1%
65–74
9.3%
75–84
7.5%
85+
4.7%
Under 18: 28.8%
Working age (18–64): 71.2%
65 and over: 13.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
5.4%
Naturalized Citizen
0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
4.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.0%
With a Disability
31.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
93.8%
Uninsured
6.2%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
83.2%
Has a Computer
90.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago
89.2%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023