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Population Review

Youngsville, Louisiana Population 2026

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

The population of Youngsville, Louisiana is 16,664 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 30th-largest city in Louisiana. The median household income is $113,164, the median home value is $263,200, and the median age is 34.2.

The population has grown 126.9% since 2010 (8,390 → 19,038).

16,664

Population

1328

People / sq mi

$113,164

Median Income

$263,200

Median Home Value

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Youngsville covers 12.5 sq mi of land at 1328 people per square mile.

About Youngsville, LA

Homeownership is the standout figure in Youngsville: 89.9% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. With 16,664 residents, Youngsville is a city in Louisiana. It ranks #30 among cities in Louisiana by population.

Households take in a median $113,164, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 7.9%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $263,200, with typical rent around $1,318.

37.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national average of 35.0%. About 10.4% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.

The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Youngsville, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.

Youngsville city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Youngsville city had a population of 8,390 in 2010 and 19,038 in 2024, a 2.3× growth over 14 years. The peak was 19,038 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 6.05%.

2024 · 19K20102024
Youngsville city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

19,038

Population (2024)

8,390

Population (2010)

19,038

Peak (2024)

6.05%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
20108,390
20118,739
20129,166
201310,143
201411,156
201512,066
201612,901
201713,348
201814,012
201914,704
202016,036
202116,625
202217,380
202318,061
202419,038

Race & Ethnicity

White84.7%
Black or African American11.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.1%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$113,164

Median Household Income

$40,657

Per Capita Income

7.9%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$263,200

Median Home Value

$1,318

Median Rent

89.9%

Owner-Occupied

Education

95.5%

High School+

37.3%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.0%

Drive Alone

83.8%

Public Transit

10.4%

Work From Home

25.4 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

11.6%

Foreign Born

94.6%

Non-English at Home

6.9%

Veterans

8.2%

With Disability

97.6%

Health Insurance

100.0%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management27.7%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate14.1%
Information9.0%
Agriculture & Mining8.4%
Education, Health Care & Social Services6.7%
Manufacturing4.0%
Construction2.5%
Public Administration2.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services2.0%
Retail Trade1.3%
Transportation & Warehousing1.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Youngsville, Louisiana has a population of 16,664 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 30th-largest city in Louisiana.

The median household income in Youngsville, Louisiana is $113,164, with 7.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Youngsville, Louisiana is $263,200, with median monthly rent at $1,318 and a homeownership rate of 89.9%.

The median age in Youngsville, Louisiana is 34.2 years. The population is 44.9% male and 55.1% female.

The population has grown 126.9% since 2010 (8,390 → 19,038).

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

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