Basile, LA

Census Place

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2023 Population

2,096

10.9% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bill Cassidy

Republican Party

US Senator

John Kennedy

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

30.1

6.36% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

20.6%

4.23% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$49,167

27.7% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$92,100

42.3% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

464

9.02% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Basile, LA had a population of 2.1k people with a median age of 30.1 and a median household income of $49,167. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Basile, LA declined from 2,353 to 2,096, a −10.9% decrease and its median household income grew from $38,500 to $49,167, a 27.7% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Basile, LA are White (Non-Hispanic) (54.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (21%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (8.02%), Other (Hispanic) (6.63%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (5.49%).

None of the households in Basile, LA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

82.3% of the residents in Basile, LA are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Basile, LA was $92,100, and the homeownership rate was 61.4%.

Most people in Basile, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Basile, LA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Basile, LA is home to a population of 2.1k people, from which 82.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 17.8% of Basile, LA residents were born outside of the country (374 people).

In 2023, there were 2.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.15k people) in Basile, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 440 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 168 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

82.3%

2023 Citizenship

86.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 82.3% of Basile, LA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Basile, LA was 86.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Basile, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Basile, LA

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.15k ± 339
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
440 ± 219
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
168 ± 158

13.7%

Hispanic Population

287 people

13.7% of the people in Basile, LA are hispanic (287 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Basile, LA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Louisiana.

Most Common Origin

Honduras
36,279 ± 4,658 people
Mexico
23,092 ± 3,722 people
Vietnam
18,064 ± 3,293 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Louisiana was Honduras, the natal country of 36,279 Louisiana residents, followed by Mexico with 23,092 and Vietnam with 18,064.

Foreign-Born Population

17.8%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

374 people

13.5%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

318 people

As of 2023, 17.8% of Basile, LA residents (374 people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Basile, LA was 13.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Basile, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
22 ± 24
Vietnam
16 ± 29
Gulf War (1990s)
3 ± 15

Basile, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.38 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Basile, LA employs 464 people. The largest industries in Basile, LA are Retail Trade (94 people), Manufacturing (68 people), and Finance & Insurance (49 people), and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($61,280), Health Care & Social Assistance ($55,556), and Construction ($43,398).

Males in Louisiana have an average income that is 1.52 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,789. The income inequality in Louisiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

464

2023 Value

± 153

−9.02%

1 Year decline

± 49.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Basile, LA declined at a rate of −9.02%, from 510 employees to 464 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Basile, LA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (130 people), Sales & Related Occupations (92 people), and Production Occupations (77 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Basile, LA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Louisiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

464

2023 Value

± 153

−9.02%

1 Year decline

± 49.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Basile, LA declined at a rate of −9.02%, from 510 employees to 464 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Basile, LA, are Retail Trade (94 people), Manufacturing (68 people), and Finance & Insurance (49 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Basile, LA, though some of these residents may live in Basile, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$60,549

Median earning men ± $20,691

$31,019

Median earning women ± $6,198

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($61,280), Construction ($43,594), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($26,000).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($33,750), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($31,739), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($26,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

1.78%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.94M people employed in Louisiana. This represents a 1.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Louisiana.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Donald J. Trump with 60.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.2%), followed by Other (0.547%).

Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing the state of Louisiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (38.2%)
Democratic Party
Other (0.547%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Donald J. Trump with 60.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.2%), followed by Other (0.547%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Louisiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Louisiana

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Bill Cassidy

Senator from Louisiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Kennedy

Senator from Louisiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing Louisiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Louisiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Louisiana

Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Louisiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.03% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.811% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.2M), Some college (811k), and Secondary Education (604k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Basile, LA was $92,100 in 2023, which is 0.304 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $64,700 to $92,100, a 42.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Basile, LA is 61.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Basile, LA have an average commute time of 27.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Basile, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$92,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$28,721

$307

Median Property Taxes

±$118

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Basile, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Basile, LA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

61.4%

Homeownership

2023

46.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 61.4% of the housing units in Basile, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Basile, LA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9603

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Basile, LA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$49,167

Median Household Income

± $15,717

500

Number of Households

± 131

In 2023, the median household income of the 500 households in Basile, LA grew to $49,167 from the previous year's value of $38,500.

The following chart displays the households in Basile, LA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Basile, LA is from Louisiana.

0.466

2022 Wage GINI in Louisiana

0.467

2021 Wage GINI in Louisiana

In 2022, the income inequality in Louisiana was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.313% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Louisiana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Louisiana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Louisiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (91.3%)
Worked At Home (6%)
Carpooled (1.33%)

In 2023, 91.3% of workers in Basile, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (6%) and those who carpooled to work (1.33%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

27.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Basile, LA have a longer commute time (27.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.89% of the workforce in Basile, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Basile, LA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Basile, LA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Basile, LA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

20.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Basile, LA (334 out of 1.62k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Males 12 - 14.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Basile, LA is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

85.6% of the population of Basile, LA has health coverage, with 17.5% on employee plans, 51.6% on Medicaid, 8.77% on Medicare, 6.23% on non-group plans, and 1.48% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Evangeline Parish, LA see 1585 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.314% decrease from the previous year (1590 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2685 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1342 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Evangeline Parish, LA.

1,585 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Evangeline Parish, LA

Primary care physicians in Evangeline Parish, LA see an average of 1,585 patients per year. This represents a 0.314% decrease from the previous year (1,590 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Evangeline Parish, LA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 44.5% under 18 years, 22.2% between 18 and 34 years, 25.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 7.72% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 53.2% were men and 46.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

14.4%

Uninsured

17.5%

Employer Coverage

51.6%

Medicaid

8.77%

Medicare

6.23%

Non-Group

1.48%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Basile, LA grew by 2.42% from 14% to 14.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Basile, LA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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