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Population Review

Gardere, Louisiana Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Gardere, Louisiana is 12,130 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 42nd-largest city in Louisiana. The median household income is $60,694, the median home value is $250,600, and the median age is 26.5.

12,130

Population

3653

People / sq mi

$60,694

Median Income

$250,600

Median Home Value

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Gardere covers 3.3 sq mi of land at 3653 people per square mile.

About Gardere, LA

Gardere skews on age — the median resident is 26.5, younger than the national median. With 12,130 residents, Gardere is a city in Louisiana. It ranks #42 among cities in Louisiana by population.

Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $60,694, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US cities: 21.8%, above the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $250,600, with typical rent around $1,135.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 33.6% of adults hold a four-year degree, near the national 35.0%. Around 9.4% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White25.9%
Black or African American45.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.1%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$60,694

Median Household Income

$27,512

Per Capita Income

21.8%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$250,600

Median Home Value

$1,135

Median Rent

42.9%

Owner-Occupied

Education

89.3%

High School+

33.6%

Bachelor's+

Commute

4.7%

Drive Alone

74.5%

Public Transit

9.4%

Work From Home

25.8 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

12.1%

Foreign Born

77.4%

Non-English at Home

3.2%

Veterans

9.7%

With Disability

84.1%

Health Insurance

93.8%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management20.4%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate11.6%
Education, Health Care & Social Services11.1%
Construction11.1%
Manufacturing9.3%
Retail Trade6.7%
Public Administration5.5%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.1%
Information2.9%
Agriculture & Mining1.7%
Transportation & Warehousing0.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Gardere, Louisiana has a population of 12,130 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 42nd-largest city in Louisiana.

The median household income in Gardere, Louisiana is $60,694, with 21.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Gardere, Louisiana is $250,600, with median monthly rent at $1,135 and a homeownership rate of 42.9%.

The median age in Gardere, Louisiana is 26.5 years. The population is 51.1% male and 48.9% female.

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.