Edgefield, Louisiana

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Population in 2022: 194 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +2.1%
 
Males: 88  (45.5%)
Females: 106  (54.5%)
Median resident age:

40.4 years
Louisiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip code: 71019

Estimated median household income in 2022: $60,168 (it was $25,521 in 2000)
Edgefield:

$60,168
LA:

$55,416

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,563 (it was $16,791 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $120,055 (it was $60,500 in 2000)
Edgefield:

$120,055
LA:

$209,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $181,975; detached houses: $179,883
March 2022 cost of living index in Edgefield: 78.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 5.7%
(5.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 88.9% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Edgefield, LA (2022)
    • 20662.4%White alone
    • 11033.3%Black alone
    • 113.3%Two or more races
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Ancestries: American (24.5%), French (5.5%), German (3.1%), Scotch-Irish (3.1%), Irish (2.5%), English (1.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 175 feet

Land area: 0.25 square miles.

Population density: 766 people per square mile   (low).

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2 residents are foreign born

This village:

1.1%
Louisiana:

2.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $515 (0.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $541 (0.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bossier City, LA (38.5 miles , pop. 56,461).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Shreveport, LA (38.6 miles , pop. 200,145).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (199.5 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Coushatta, LA (1.4 miles ),
Martin, LA (2.8 miles ),
Hall Summit, LA (3.0 miles ),
Ashland, LA (3.7 miles ),
Powhatan, LA (3.8 miles),
Campti, LA (4.1 miles ),
Castor, LA (4.1 miles ),
Pleasant Hill, LA (4.4 miles )

Latitude: 32.05 N, Longitude: 93.33 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 318

Distribution of median household income in Edgefield, LA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Edgefield, LA in 2022

Edgefield satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $100,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Edgefield, LA residents
Average permit cost in Edgefield, LA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.9%
Louisiana:

3.8%
Most common industries in Edgefield, LA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Repair & maintenance (18.5%)
  • Health care (11.1%)
  • Public administration (9.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.3%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (5.6%)
  • U. S. Postal service (5.6%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (5.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Repair & maintenance (21.9%)
  • Public administration (15.6%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (9.4%)
  • U. S. Postal service (9.4%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (9.4%)
  • Paper (6.2%)
  • Wood products (6.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (27.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (13.6%)
  • Repair & maintenance (13.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (9.1%)
  • Truck transportation (9.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.1%)
  • Educational services (9.1%)
Most common occupations in Edgefield, LA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (13.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.3%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (7.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7.4%)
  • Other health diagnosing and treating practitioners and technical occupations (5.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (15.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (15.6%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (12.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (12.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (12.5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (12.5%)
  • Religious workers (6.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other health diagnosing and treating practitioners and technical occupations (13.6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (13.6%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (13.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (13.6%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (9.1%)
  • Cashiers (9.1%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (9.1%)

Average climate in Edgefield, Louisiana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Edgefield-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Louisiana state average. It is 87% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/23/2000, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 9.7 miles away from the Edgefield village center caused $2 million in damages.

On 4/23/2000, a category F3 tornado 16.7 miles away from the village center injured 3 people and caused $7 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Edgefield-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Louisiana state average. It is 297% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/17/2012 at 08:12:00, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 61.3 miles away from Edgefield center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 311.2 miles away from Edgefield center
On 9/2/2013 at 23:51:15, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 2.9 mi) earthquake occurred 64.9 miles away from Edgefield center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 365.7 miles away from Edgefield center
On 9/2/2013 at 21:52:38, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 70.1 miles away from Edgefield center
On 1/25/2013 at 07:01:19, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 58.4 miles away from Edgefield center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Red River Parish (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 7, Floods: 4, Storms: 4, Freezes: 2, Drought: 1, Fire: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Edgefield topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Edgefield:

  • COMMUNITY REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF COUSHATTA (Hospital, about 2 miles away; COUSHATTA, LA)
  • GREEN MEADOW HAVEN (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; COUSHATTA, LA)
  • SPRINGVILLE NURSING CTR INC (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; COUSHATTA, LA)
  • ADVANTAGE HOME HEALTH CARE, IN (Home Health Center, about 3 miles away; COUSHATTA, LA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Edgefield:

  • Northwestern State University of Louisiana (about 25 miles; Natchitoches, LA; Full-time enrollment: 7,700)
  • Louisiana State University-Shreveport (about 34 miles; Shreveport, LA; FT enrollment: 3,159)
  • Bossier Parish Community College (about 39 miles; Bossier City, LA; FT enrollment: 6,209)
  • Southern University at Shreveport (about 46 miles; Shreveport, LA; FT enrollment: 2,277)
  • Grambling State University (about 49 miles; Grambling, LA; FT enrollment: 4,885)
  • Louisiana Tech University (about 52 miles; Ruston, LA; FT enrollment: 5,874)
  • Stephen F Austin State University (about 81 miles; Nacogdoches, TX; FT enrollment: 11,542)

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Red River Parish has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.5 people
Louisiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

73.9%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

6.8%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 2.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.1% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Edgefield:

Marital status in Edgefield, LA
  • Never married: 31.2%
  • Now married: 44.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 5.6%
  • Divorced: 18.7%

For population 25 years and over in Edgefield:

  • High school or higher: 94.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 25.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 17.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 11.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.3
Louisiana average:

11.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Edgefield, LA (based on Red River Parish data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant2,70418
Mainline Protestant3324
Black Protestant2491
Other2072
Catholic1871
None5,412-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 1
Here:

1.09 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Here:

3.27 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

1.29 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
Red River Parish:

4.35 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
Red River Parish:

3.27 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

5.92 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Red River Parish:

11.9%
Louisiana:

10.9%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

31.9%
State:

29.2%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Edgefield:

49.9%
State:

49.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

45.7%
State:

46.5%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.4
Louisiana:

29.1

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

20.7%
Louisiana:

20.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

14.0%
Louisiana:

11.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
Louisiana:

6.8

Overweight people:
Edgefield:

37.0%
Louisiana:

34.5%

General health condition:
Edgefield:

54.7%
Louisiana:

55.8%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

75.2%
Louisiana:

80.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Edgefield, LA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 1$2,037$24,4440$0
Other Government Administration 1$3,993$47,9164$1,545
Totals for Government 2$6,030$36,1804$1,545

Edgefield government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $69,000 ($355.67)
    Sewerage: $46,000 ($237.11)
    General - Other: $15,000 ($77.32)
    Solid Waste Management: $14,000 ($72.16)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($5.15)

Edgefield government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $30,000 ($154.64)
    Other: $21,000 ($108.25)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $45,000 ($231.96)
  • State Intergovernmental - Water Utilities: $8,000 ($41.24)
  • Tax - Other License: $8,000 ($41.24)

Edgefield government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $177,000 ($912.37)

Strongest AM radio stations in Edgefield:

  • WLAD (800 AM; 1 kW; COUSHATTA, LA; Owner: THE BERKSHIRE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KRRP (950 AM; 0 kW; COUSHATTA, LA; Owner: FRANCIS V. HOBBS)
  • KOKA (980 AM; 5 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: ACCESS.1 COMMUNICATIONS - SHREVEPORT, LLC)
  • KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KSYB (1300 AM; 5 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: AMISTAD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KWDF (840 AM; daytime; 8 kW; BALL, LA; Owner: BALL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KNOE (540 AM; 5 kW; MONROE, LA; Owner: NOE CORP., LLC)
  • KPYN (900 AM; 10 kW; ATLANTA, TX; Owner: FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER CHURCH, INC.)
  • KJMJ (580 AM; 5 kW; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: RADIO MARIA, INC.)
  • KGOL (1180 AM; 50 kW; HUMBLE, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Edgefield:

  • KSBH (94.9 FM; COUSHATTA, LA; Owner: KSBH, L.L.C.)
  • KRMD-FM (101.1 FM; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KJVC (92.7 FM; MANSFIELD, LA; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KXKZ (107.5 FM; RUSTON, LA; Owner: COMMUNICATIONS CAPITAL COMPANY II OF LOUISIANA, LLC)
  • KDBH-FM (97.3 FM; NATCHITOCHES, LA; Owner: BALDRIDGE-DUMAS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Edgefield:

  • KTBS-TV (Channel 3; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: KTBS, INC.)
  • KAIN-LP (Channel 55; NATCHITOCHES, LA; Owner: MARY GILL LEE)
  • KNTS-LP (Channel 17; NATCHITOCHES, LA; Owner: RICHARD GILL)
  • KMSS-TV (Channel 33; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: COMCORP OF TEXAS LICENSE CORP.)
  • KSLA-TV (Channel 12; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: KSLA, LLC)
  • KSHV (Channel 45; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: WHITE KNIGHT BROADCASTING OF SHREVEPORT LIC. CORP.)
  • KNYS-LP (Channel 27; NATCHITOCHES, LA; Owner: MARY GILL LEE)

Edgefield fatal accident list:

May 10, 2010 03:30 AM, Us-371, Lat: 32.053289, Lon: -93.335261, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 39ft / 12.2mTotal length
  • 5,800Total average daily traffic
  • 1,508Total average daily truck traffic
  • 9,860Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Edgefield, LA
  • 90.6%Utility gas
  • 9.4%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Edgefield, LA
  • 60.0%Utility gas
  • 40.0%Electricity


Edgefield compared to Louisiana state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
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