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Stonewall, LA

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
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Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

2,392
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

44.3
years ∙ half population younger than 44.3, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
40.7%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

2.6%
foreign-born population
97.4%Native
2.6% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Stonewall is a town within De Soto Parish, Louisiana, United States.
Location
Town in De Soto Parish, LA, US
Co-ordinates
DEC32.271272° N, 93.807388° W
DMS32° 16′ 16.58″ N, 93° 48′ 26.60″ W

Population Density & area

278.5/sq mi (107.6/km²)
Total Area
8.72 sq mi (22.56 km²)
Land Area
8.59 sq mi (22.24 km²) · 98.6%
Water Area
0.13 sq mi (0.32 km²) · 1.4%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

48% male
Male 48%
Female 52%
males per 100 females
Stonewall 92.4
De Soto Parish 93.2
Louisiana 95.8

Nativity

2.6%
foreign-born population
97.4%Native
2.6% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Stonewall 2.6%
De Soto Parish 1.1%
Louisiana 4.9%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

44.3
years ∙ half population younger than 44.3, half older
Stonewall
44.3
De Soto Parish
40
Louisiana
38

Dependency ratio

Low High
73.6
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Stonewall 73.6
De Soto Parish 74.5
Louisiana 67.3

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Stonewall De Soto Parish Louisiana
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 21.9% 23.9% 23.5%
Working age (18-64) 57.7% 57.3% 59.8%
Senior (65+) 20.4% 18.8% 16.7%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 73.6 74.5 67.3
Child dependency ratio 38.1 41.7 39.3
Old-age dependency ratio 35.5 32.8 28
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
75.8%
Black
11.2%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
6.2%
Other
5.8%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
40.7%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Stonewall 40.7%
De Soto Parish 53.4%
Louisiana 59%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Stonewall population
Stonewall De Soto Parish Louisiana
Hispanic or Latino 6.2% 3.2% 7.2%
Mexican 2.3% 1.2% 2.2%
Puerto Rican 1.9% 0.4% 0.4%
Cuban 0% 0% 0.3%
Other Hispanic / Latino 2% 1.6% 4.3%
Not Hispanic or Latino 93.8% 96.8% 92.8%
One race 90.5% 94.1% 89%
White 75.8% 58.8% 55.7%
Black or African American 11.2% 34.4% 30.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2.6% 0.4% 0.4%
Asian 1% 0.3% 1.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0.1%
Some Other Race 0% 0.2% 0.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 3.3% 2.7% 3.8%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

75.1% family
Family 75.1%
Non family 24.9%
% family households
Stonewall 75.1%
De Soto Parish 67.3%
Louisiana 62.7%

Average household size

2.45
persons per household
Stonewall
2.45
De Soto Parish
2.55
Louisiana
2.49

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Stonewall population
Stonewall De Soto Parish Louisiana
Total households 974 10,504 1,804,780
Average houshold size 2.45 2.55 2.49
Family households 731 7,066 1,130,826
Average family size 2.89 3.2 3.16
Married couple family 589 4,680 754,231
Other families 142 2,386 376,595
Male householder 10 543 96,444
Female householder 132 1,843 280,151
Non-family households 243 3,438 673,954
One-person households 235 3,289 571,003
Male householder 61 1,690 260,218
Senior (65+) living alone 50 743 79,575
Female householder 174 1,599 310,785
Senior (65+) living alone 92 873 151,041
Other living arrangements 8 149 102,951

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

1,039
housing units
Stonewall 1,039
De Soto Parish 12,697
Louisiana 2,108,902

Occupancy status

93.7% occupied
Occupied 93.7%
Vacant 6.3%
vacancy rate
Stonewall 6.3%
De Soto Parish 17.3%
Louisiana 14.4%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

67.2%
Single family houses
Single family houses
67.2%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
8.7%
Mobile homes
24.2%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1991
Half of houses were built before 1991, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
0.2%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
16.4%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
57.4%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
26.1%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Stonewall De Soto Parish Louisiana
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 6.2 5.8 5.5
1–3 rooms 4.5% 5.3% 11.6%
4–6 rooms 53.9% 61.1% 58.5%
7+ rooms 41.6% 33.6% 30%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 0% 1.2% 2%
1 bedroom 2.2% 3.5% 8.8%
2 bedrooms 13.3% 20.7% 22.9%
3 bedrooms 48% 49.7% 48%
4+ bedrooms 36.5% 24.9% 18.3%
At a glance
Median year built 1991 1991 1983
Total housing units 1,039 12,697 2,108,902
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

80.8% owners
Renter-occupied 19.2%
Owner-occupied 80.8%
homeownership rate
Stonewall 80.8%
De Soto Parish 77.2%
Louisiana 67.4%

Average household size

2.51
Owner-occupied
2.19
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Stonewall 2.51
De Soto Parish 2.62
Louisiana 2.57

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Stonewall De Soto Parish Louisiana
Total occupied units 974 10,504 1,804,780
Year moved in
2020 or later 18.9% 19.6% 23.3%
2010 to 2019 39.7% 31.9% 38%
2000 to 2009 16.1% 19.7% 16.9%
1999 or earlier 25.3% 28.8% 21.8%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 99.2% 98.1% 97.7%
1.01 to 1.50 0.3% 1.2% 1.6%
1.51 or more 0.5% 0.7% 0.7%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 5.4% 8.9% 8.4%
1 vehicle 25.5% 28.9% 36.9%
2 vehicles 32.3% 36.2% 37.1%
3 or more vehicles 36.8% 26% 17.6%
House heating fuel used
Gas 48.2% 32% 34.1%
Electricity 51.8% 66.3% 64.7%
Solar 0% 0% 0.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0% 0% 0.1%
All other fuels 0% 1.4% 0.5%
No fuel used 0% 0.3% 0.6%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 1.1% 0.5%
Lacking complete kitchen 0% 0.9% 0.8%
No telephone service available 0% 0.5% 1%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$277,300
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Stonewall
$277,300
De Soto Parish
$154,900
Louisiana
$216,500

Housing Cost Burden

42.3%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
42.3%
Owners without a mortgage
10.9%
Renters
66.9%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Stonewall De Soto Parish Louisiana
Property value
Median Value $277,300 $154,900 $216,500
Under $100,000 8.6% 36.4% 20.1%
$100,000 - $200,000 24.7% 26.3% 25.1%
$200,000 - $300,000 22.2% 13% 25.1%
$300,000 - $500,000 40.3% 18.8% 21%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 4.1% 4.5% 7.2%
$1,000,000 and more 0% 1% 1.5%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 47.8% 42.2% 52.2%
Without a mortgage 52.2% 57.8% 47.8%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,685 $1,424 $1,604
Without a mortgage $456 $359 $442
Gross rent
Median rent $1,011 $687 $1,064

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

23.2%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Stonewall 23.2%
De Soto Parish 16%
Louisiana 27%

Adults without a high school diploma

11.8%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Stonewall 11.8%
De Soto Parish 14.1%
Louisiana 12.7%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

527
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
4.4%
K–12
77.2%
College / Undergraduate
8.5%
Graduate / Professional
9.9%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

40.7%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Stonewall
40.7%
De Soto Parish
31.4%
Louisiana
37.5%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Stonewall De Soto Parish Louisiana
Total enrolled (age 3+) 527 6,952 1,127,670
Nursery / preschool 4.4% 7.3% 6.5%
K–12 77.2% 74.1% 69.6%
Kindergarten 0.8% 8.6% 5.3%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 20.1% 17.6% 20.9%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 22% 23.9% 21.8%
High School: Grades 9–12 34.3% 24% 21.6%
College or graduate school 18.4% 18.6% 23.9%
College, undergraduate 8.5% 12.9% 19.2%
Graduate, professional school 9.9% 5.7% 4.7%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 40.7% 31.4% 37.5%
School type
Public school 83.1% 83.2% 79.3%
Private school 16.9% 16.8% 20.7%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

1,732
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
3.9%
9th-12th, no diploma
7.9%
HS graduate
26.7%
Some college no degree
27.8%
Associates degree
10.5%
Bachelors degree
14.7%
Graduate or professional degree
8.5%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
67.6% · 32.4%
9th-12th, no diploma
40.4% · 59.6%
HS graduate
44.7% · 55.3%
Some college no degree
45.9% · 54.1%
Associates degree
59.3% · 40.7%
Bachelors degree
24.3% · 75.7%
Graduate or professional degree
32% · 68%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Stonewall De Soto Parish Louisiana
Population (25+) 1,732 18,347 3,107,436
Less than 9th grade 3.9% 3.8% 4.5%
9th–12th, no diploma 7.9% 10.3% 8.2%
High school diploma or GED 26.7% 39% 32.5%
Some college, no degree 27.8% 22.7% 20.4%
Associate's degree 10.5% 8.2% 7.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher 23.2% 16% 27%
Bachelor's degree 14.7% 11.2% 17%
Graduate or professional 8.5% 4.9% 10.1%
High School or higher 88.2% 85.9% 87.3%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$43,444
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$66,667
HS graduate
$22,857
Some college or associates
$33,162
Bachelors degree
$56,969
Graduate or professional degree
$80,972

Poverty Rate

9.7%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
9.3%
HS graduate
10.2%
Some college or associates
10%
Bachelors degree or higher
9.7%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Stonewall De Soto Parish Louisiana
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $43,444 $41,879 $46,510
Less than high school graduate $66,667 $25,313 $29,714
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $22,857 $40,487 $36,782
Some college or associate's degree $33,162 $38,190 $42,528
Bachelor's degree $56,969 $48,431 $60,472
Graduate or professional degree $80,972 $59,443 $70,058
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 9.3% 26.8% 32.5%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 10.2% 18.9% 19%
Some college or associate's degree 10% 19.4% 14.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher 9.7% 8.5% 5.9%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

1,988
residents 16 years and over
Stonewall 1,988
De Soto Parish 21,529
Louisiana 3,652,089

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
56.5%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Stonewall 56.5%
De Soto Parish 49.3%
Louisiana 55.1%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

43.1
years ∙ half are younger than 43.1, half older
Stonewall
43.1
De Soto Parish
39.9
Louisiana
39.3
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

53.8% male
Male 53.8%
Female 46.2%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Stonewall 46.2
De Soto Parish 46.6
Louisiana 48.5

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Stonewall
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Stonewall De Soto Parish Louisiana
Total labor force 1,129 11,318 2,166,635
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 3.3% 4.6% 3.8%
20 to 24 years 5.6% 10.8% 10%
25 to 29 years 3.1% 8.4% 10.9%
30 to 34 years 7.4% 12.4% 11.6%
35 to 44 years 29.1% 23.6% 22.6%
45 to 54 years 22.8% 20.6% 18.7%
55 to 59 years 7.9% 7.1% 8.6%
60 to 64 years 15.5% 7.3% 7.1%
65 to 74 years 4.6% 4.7% 5.7%
75 years and over 0.9% 0.5% 1.1%
Gender composition
Male 53.8% 53.4% 51.5%
Female 46.2% 46.6% 48.5%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

56.8%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Stonewall
56.8%
De Soto Parish
52.6%
Louisiana
59.3%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

68.2%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
47.5%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Stonewall 47.5%
De Soto Parish 46.4%
Louisiana 55.7%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Stonewall
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Stonewall De Soto Parish Louisiana
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 24.5% 36.6% 34.1%
20 to 24 years 60% 70.1% 70.7%
25 to 29 years 100% 74.3% 79.7%
30 to 34 years 74.8% 86.1% 79.8%
35 to 44 years 74.9% 73.4% 79.8%
45 to 54 years 86% 72.8% 76.6%
55 to 59 years 70.6% 54.7% 65.9%
60 to 64 years 74.8% 40.1% 51.3%
65 to 74 years 16.8% 17.8% 26%
75 years and over 5.6% 2.8% 8.1%
LFPR by gender
Male 68.2% 59.4% 63.2%
Female 47.5% 46.4% 55.7%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 53.2% 53.3% 59.5%
Black or African American 56.8% 47.9% 57%
American Indian and Alaska Native 72.6% 67.2% 66.2%
Asian 56.5% 62.8% 65.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 65.8%
Some Other Race —% 98.1% 66.7%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 84.8% 73.6% 63.5%
Hispanic or Latino 79.9% 78.5% 67.7%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

0.4%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Stonewall
0.4%
De Soto Parish
6%
Louisiana
6.3%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

0%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
1%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Stonewall 0%
De Soto Parish 7.7%
Louisiana 6.4%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Stonewall
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Stonewall De Soto Parish Louisiana
By age group
16 to 19 years 0% 17.6% 17.4%
20 to 24 years 0% 18.6% 11.9%
25 to 29 years 0% 7.2% 7.1%
30 to 34 years 0% 9.5% 6.2%
35 to 44 years 0% 2.7% 5.3%
45 to 54 years 1.2% 1.8% 4.8%
55 to 59 years 0% 4% 4.3%
60 to 64 years 0% 0.8% 3.6%
65 to 74 years 3.8% 0.4% 3.5%
75 years and over 0% 0% 4.4%
By gender
Male 0% 7.7% 6.4%
Female 1% 4.1% 6.1%
By race, ethnicity
White 0.4% 2.5% 4.5%
Black or African American 1.6% 13.1% 9.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0% 5%
Asian 0% 0% 4.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 3.1%
Some Other Race —% 0% 7.6%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 7.7% 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 4.6% 6.4%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

1,124
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Stonewall 1,124
De Soto Parish 10,622
Louisiana 2,013,003
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

69%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Stonewall 69%
De Soto Parish 72%
Louisiana 73%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Stonewall, LA workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 4 workers
are employed in Health care and social assistance
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Health care and social assistance 23.5%
Finance and Insurance 10.1%
Manufacturing 9.5%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Construction employs the most men — 16.5% of 607 employed male workers
Female
Health care and social assistance employs the most women — 39.3% of 517 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Stonewall
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Stonewall De Soto Parish Louisiana
Total employed population 1,124 10,622 2,013,003
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 0% 1.5% 0.9%
Mining and logging 1% 6% 2.2%
Construction 9.3% 7.7% 8.4%
Manufacturing 9.5% 10% 7.5%
Wholesale trade 3.2% 2% 2.2%
Retail trade 8.6% 10.7% 11.1%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 1% 4.8% 4.7%
Utilities 1% 2.8% 1.1%
Information 0% 0.1% 1.3%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 10.1% 6.1% 3.7%
Real estate and leasing 1.9% 1.2% 1.5%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 6.4% 2.8% 6%
Corporate management 0% 0% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 2.4% 2.8% 3.7%
Education and health services
Educational services 8.3% 7.8% 10%
Health care and social assistance 23.5% 15.5% 15.5%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 1.2% 2.1% 2%
Accommodation and food services 3.8% 4.3% 7.3%
Other services 4.3% 6.8% 5.2%
Government 4.4% 4.9% 5.5%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

74% Private
Government 14.7%
Private Employment 74%
Self Employed 11.3%
Private employment (%)
Stonewall 74%
De Soto Parish 75.2%
Louisiana 73.2%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

11.3%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 3.3%
Unincorporated business 8%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Stonewall
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Stonewall De Soto Parish Louisiana
Private wage & salary 74% 75.2% 73.2%
For-profit company employees 61% 64.6% 65.6%
Not-for-profit employees 13% 10.6% 7.6%
Self-employed 11.3% 11.9% 10.8%
Incorporated business 3.3% 3.4% 4%
Unincorporated business 8% 7.6% 6.6%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.9% 0.2%
Government 14.7% 12.9% 16%
Local government 8.2% 8.7% 7.8%
State government 5.5% 3.1% 5.7%
Federal government 1% 1.1% 2.5%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

5.2% WFH
Work from home 5.2%
Commute to work 94.8%
Working from home (%)
Stonewall 5.2%
De Soto Parish 4.3%
Louisiana 8.1%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

23.4 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Stonewall 23.4
De Soto Parish 28.1
Louisiana 25.7
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Stonewall
Employed residents 16+.
Stonewall De Soto Parish Louisiana
Total employed population 1,124 10,622 2,013,003
Worked from home 5.2% 4.3% 8.1%
Drove Alone 87.8% 83.7% 78.6%
Carpooled 4.3% 8.1% 8.7%
Public transportation 0% 0.3% 0.9%
Walked 0% 1.4% 1.8%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 2.7% 2.2% 1.9%
Commuting population 1,030 10,021 1,827,601
Mean travel time (minutes) 23.4 28.1 25.7
Less than 5 minutes 5% 4.4% 3.2%
5 to 14 minutes 17.2% 17.8% 25.1%
15 to 29 minutes 41.7% 32% 37.6%
30 to 44 minutes 28% 30.5% 18.9%
45 to 59 minutes 4.4% 7.8% 7.1%
60 to 89 minutes 3.9% 5.2% 5.1%
90 minutes or more 0% 2.2% 2.9%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$57,500
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Stonewall $57,500
De Soto Parish $52,357
Louisiana $53,739
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

68 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Stonewall 68¢
De Soto Parish 62¢
Louisiana 73¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Stonewall, LA workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$100,742
Workers in Manufacturing report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Manufacturing $100,742
Professional and technical services $80,250
Government $74,107
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

Male
Men working in Government earn the highest median earnings — $105,227, compared to $73,661 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Professional and technical services earn the highest median earnings — $81,333, compared to $50,114 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Stonewall
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Stonewall De Soto Parish Louisiana
Median Earnings $57,500 $52,357 $53,739
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $67,083 $44,307
Mining and logging $— $94,417 $86,925
Construction $69,250 $44,222 $55,878
Manufacturing $100,742 $51,656 $74,769
Wholesale trade $53,750 $60,441 $61,784
Retail trade $34,375 $41,250 $37,086
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $— $77,104 $59,107
Utilities $— $78,667 $78,566
Information $— $— $57,230
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $19,962 $53,011 $62,408
Real estate and leasing $— $60,972 $56,148
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $80,250 $80,221 $74,995
Corporate management $— $— $74,625
Administrative and waste services $53,542 $53,750 $44,500
Education and health services
Educational services $52,311 $49,455 $52,538
Health care and social assistance $42,813 $33,056 $49,780
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $— $42,464
Accommodation and food services $— $24,015 $29,876
Other services $— $57,866 $42,834
Government $74,107 $62,697 $60,483
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$78,015
Workers in Nonprofit organization roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Nonprofit organization $78,015
Local government $66,765
Private company $56,528
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Private company roles earn the highest median earnings — $92,404, compared to $73,661 for all employed men
Female
Women in Own unincorporated business roles earn the highest median earnings — $87,656, compared to $50,114 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Stonewall
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Stonewall De Soto Parish Louisiana
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $56,528 $49,569 $52,753
Not-for-profit employees $78,015 $59,151 $59,079
Self-employed
Incorporated business $28,500 $56,729 $67,149
Unincorporated business $44,361 $44,528 $43,259
Government
Local government $66,765 $54,000 $51,330
State government $51,293 $50,893 $57,016
Federal government $— $93,177 $71,924
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Stonewall, LA workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$101,012
Workers in Installation, maintenance, and repair occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Installation, maintenance, and repair $101,012
Construction and extraction $90,769
Doctors, nurses and medical professionals $78,309
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

Male
Among employed men, workers in Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations earn the highest median earnings — $101,012 versus $73,661 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Business and finance occupations earn the highest median earnings — $88,125 versus $50,114 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Stonewall
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Stonewall De Soto Parish Louisiana
Median earnings(Total) $57,500 $52,357 $53,739
Management and business
Management $76,563 $71,908 $78,657
Business and finance $36,563 $63,083 $73,662
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $90,227 $76,531
Architecture and engineering $— $70,588 $102,211
Sciences $— $91,458 $78,687
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $59,139 $52,156
Legal $— $100,000 $93,347
Education, Training and Library $51,932 $49,492 $51,078
Arts, design and media $— $— $55,877
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $78,309 $78,295 $84,380
Health technicians $19,038 $46,902 $49,071
Healthcare support $— $12,059 $29,940
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $49,224 $47,515
Law enforcement $— $64,800 $58,843
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $15,000 $26,035
Building and grounds cleaning $— $31,023 $29,800
Personal care and service $— $20,000 $30,063
Sales and office
Sales $45,250 $38,500 $47,718
Office and Administrative Support $34,708 $37,161 $41,445
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $— $40,007
Construction and extraction $90,769 $48,821 $51,286
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $101,012 $66,750 $58,295
Production and transportation
Production $38,750 $68,125 $61,024
Transportation $— $57,857 $52,112
Material moving $— $40,885 $35,914
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$56,557
Median household income in Stonewall
Median household income (USD)
Stonewall
$56,557
De Soto Parish
$48,578
Louisiana
$60,756
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Stonewall, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$37,595
Per capita income in Stonewall
Per capita income (USD)
Stonewall
$37,595
De Soto Parish
$29,808
Louisiana
$35,038
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Stonewall, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$86,192
Average household income in Stonewall
Avg household income (USD)
Stonewall
$86,192
De Soto Parish
$73,503
Louisiana
$87,038
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Stonewall, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$86,192
Mean household income
$56,557
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Stonewall $29,635
De Soto Parish $24,925
Louisiana $26,282
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Stonewall
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Stonewall and peer geographies.
Stonewall De Soto Parish Louisiana
Total households 974 10,504 1,804,780
Median household income $56,557 $48,578 $60,756
Mean household income $86,192 $73,503 $87,038
Mean-median gap $29,635 $24,925 $26,282
Family households 731 7,066 1,130,826
Median family income $74,028 $66,667 $79,407
Mean family income $106,615 $90,319 $105,213
Mean-median gap $32,587 $23,652 $25,806
Non-family households 243 3,438 673,954
Median non-family income $— $22,167 $35,287
Mean non-family income $23,790 $35,503 $52,816
Mean-median gap $— $13,336 $17,529
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $37,595 $29,808 $35,038
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

67.7%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Stonewall
67.7%
De Soto Parish
66.4%
Louisiana
74.1%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
35.8% of households (349) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $18,381
SSI (disability)
2.9% of households (28) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $—
Cash Assistance
0.8% of households (8) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $—
SNAP / Food Stamps
15.5% of households (151) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Stonewall
Share of households receiving each income type
Stonewall De Soto Parish Louisiana
Total households 974 10,504 1,804,780
Wage-based income
With earnings 68% 66% 74%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 36% 40% 32%
Average social security income $18,381 $18,874 $21,191
Retirement income 27% 24% 22%
Average retirement income $25,581 $21,634 $29,728
SSI (Supplemental security) 3% 13% 7%
Average SSI income $— $12,347 $11,218
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 16% 20% 17%
Cash assistance 1% 2% 2%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$74,028
Family households earn $74,028, compared to $— for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$56,557
Family households
$74,028
Nonfamily households
$—
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$84,583
Married-couple families earn $84,583, compared to $40,000 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$74,028
Married-couple families
$84,583
Other family types
$40,000
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Stonewall
Median household and family income by household size in Stonewall, compared with peer geographies.
Stonewall De Soto Parish Louisiana
Total households 974 10,504 1,804,780
Household income by size
1-person $— $21,474 $31,138
2-person $56,127 $57,045 $70,618
3-person $104,135 $58,309 $82,410
4-person $122,019 $117,813 $100,329
5-person $— $107,783 $93,488
6-person $— $71,513 $87,638
7-person or more $— $— $94,870
Total families 731 7,066 1,130,826
Family income by size
2-person $56,250 $56,557 $69,648
3-person $104,135 $57,978 $80,967
4-person $122,019 $103,516 $100,636
5-person $121,000 $108,432 $96,785
6-person $— $— $89,668
7-person or more $— $— $92,078
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

51.6%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
2.12%
of all household income
Top 20%
51.6%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn roughly half of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 2.12% — meaning the top 20% hold 24 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$428,079
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
10.25%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
24.83%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $428,079 and hold 24.83% of all household income — far more than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 10.25%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
42.7%
$50K - $100K
26.1%
$100K - $150K
17.6%
$150K - $200K
10.3%
Over $200K
3.5%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

31.4%
of all households, 305 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Stonewall 31.4%
De Soto Parish 27.2%
Louisiana 29.9%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Stonewall
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Stonewall, compared with peer geographies.
Stonewall De Soto Parish Louisiana
Median household income $56,557 $48,578 $60,756
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 11.6% 7.9% 7.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.8% 8.3% 5.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.6% 10.6% 9.4%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.9% 10.3% 8.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.8% 14% 11.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 18% 13.2% 15.9%
$75,000 to $99,999 8.1% 8.5% 11.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.6% 14.8% 14.8%
$150,000 to $199,999 10.3% 7.8% 7.3%
$200,000 or more 3.5% 4.6% 7.8%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 28.9% 37.1% 30.8%
Share below $75,000 60.7% 64.3% 58.5%
Share above $100,000 31.4% 27.2% 29.9%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.5
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Stonewall 0.5
De Soto Parish 0.49
Louisiana 0.5
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$222,360
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Stonewall
$222,360
De Soto Parish
$188,496
Louisiana
$227,299
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Stonewall
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Stonewall De Soto Parish Louisiana
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $23,154 $20,139 $22,598
Lower 20% $46,552 $36,913 $46,680
Middle 20% $73,444 $63,822 $77,978
Upper 20% $130,204 $123,559 $129,381
Top 5% threshold $177,583 $188,591 $237,747
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $9,147 $9,870 $11,514
Lower 20% $35,057 $28,076 $34,139
Middle 20% $57,298 $49,472 $61,253
Upper 20% $107,096 $91,600 $100,983
Top 20% $222,360 $188,496 $227,299
Top 5% $428,079 $296,830 $401,046
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 2.12% 2.69% 2.65%
Lower 20% 8.13% 7.64% 7.84%
Middle 20% 13.3% 13.46% 14.07%
Upper 20% 24.85% 24.92% 23.2%
Top 20% 51.6% 51.29% 52.23%
Top 5% 24.83% 20.19% 23.04%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Stonewall due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 788 White households (80.9% of all households), the median household income is $56,557.
Black
Among the 110 Black or African American households (11.3% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Stonewall
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the De Soto Parish and Louisiana.
Stonewall De Soto Parish Louisiana
All Residents $56,557 $48,578 $60,756
White $56,557 $63,209 $73,748
Black or African American $— $27,500 $39,169
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $— $64,241
Asian $— $— $73,994
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $66,576
Some Other Race $— $— $54,553
Two or more races (Multiracial) $— $78,333 $62,645
Hispanic or Latino $— $— $62,343
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

9.7%
9.7% of residents, or 230 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Stonewall
9.7%
De Soto Parish
21.5%
Louisiana
18.9%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

0.8%
0.8% of full-time, year-round workers, or 6 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Stonewall
0.8%
De Soto Parish
6.6%
Louisiana
4.3%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

7.4%
7.4% of children under 18, or 39 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Stonewall
7.4%
De Soto Parish
28.4%
Louisiana
25.4%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

17.8%
17.8% of adults aged 65 and older, or 87 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Stonewall
17.8%
De Soto Parish
19.2%
Louisiana
14.6%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Stonewall De Soto Parish Louisiana
Overall poverty rate 9.7% 21.5% 18.9%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 7.4% 28.4% 25.4%
Under 5 years 23.5% 21.4% 27.5%
5 to 17 years 2.7% 30.6% 24.6%
18 to 64 years 7.6% 19.4% 17.6%
18 to 34 years 14.2% 19.8% 21.5%
35 to 64 years 5.9% 19.3% 15.2%
65 years and over 17.8% 19.2% 14.6%
Poverty by sex
Male 8.3% 20.2% 16.8%
Female 10.9% 22.8% 20.9%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 0.8% 6.6% 4.3%
Worked part time or part year 5.4% 24.1% 21.7%
Did not work 23.5% 27.9% 28.8%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

15.9%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
15.9%
Family
2.5%
Nonfamily
56.4%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

2.5%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
2.5%
Married-couple
3.1%
Other families
0%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Stonewall
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Stonewall De Soto Parish Louisiana
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 2.5% 14.7% 14.1%
Householder under 25 years 0% 0% 39.3%
Householder 25 to 44 years 3.5% 23.9% 19.8%
Householder 45 to 64 years 3.1% 13.1% 10.1%
Householder 65 years and over 0% 6.1% 8.5%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 56.4% 39.4% 27.3%
Householder under 25 years 100% 45.4% 44.2%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 26.3% 18.5%
Householder 45 to 64 years 54.5% 42.9% 31.4%
Householder 65 years and over 61.3% 42.6% 26.6%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

White
10.9% of White residents, or 200 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
8.1% of Black or African American residents, or 21 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Stonewall
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Stonewall and peer geographies.
Stonewall De Soto Parish Louisiana
All Residents 9.7% 21.5% 18.9%
White 10.9% 12.5% 12.5%
Black or African American 8.1% 38% 30.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 6.4% 18.4%
Asian 0% 0% 14.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 30.2%
Some Other Race —% 16.4% 27.6%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 5.2% 18.5% 21%
Hispanic or Latino 6% 2.5% 22.6%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

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