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Mansura, LA
Town in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana.
Population
1,263
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
443
ZIP codes
0
Mansura and its ZIP codes
Mansura at a glance
- Mansura is about 4.1 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $21,797, 64% below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $117,300 (46% below Louisiana) and median rent is $583 a month.
Local data for Mansura, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mansura, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$21,797
Poverty rate
52.2%
Median home value
$117,300
Median rent
$583/mo
Homeownership
50.6%
Bachelor's or higher
10.5%
Median age
44.4
Average commute
34.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (166), Italian Americans (39), Irish Americans (25).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Avoyelles Parish. PPP loans are for Mansura.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,879
9,785 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,360
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$266M
FY 2026, $6,700 per person
How people get to work
Mansura, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.8%
- Carpooled1.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.5%
- Worked from home15.9%
Average one-way commute: 34.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mansura, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
280
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
752
4.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 39°F
61.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mansura, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.2%
U.S. 33.3% +13.9 pts
Diabetes
25.3%
U.S. 12.1% +13.2 pts
Smoking
22.1%
U.S. 12.8% +9.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities near Mansura
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MarksvilleCity | 4 mi | 4.8 |
| HessmerVillage | 4.2 mi | 0.8 |
| MoreauvilleVillage | 5.1 mi | 3 |
| CottonportTown | 5.6 mi | 2 |
| Fifth WardCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 5.2 |
| PlauchevilleVillage | 8.3 mi | 1.5 |
| EvergreenTown | 8.7 mi | 1 |
| BordelonvilleCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 4.3 |
| BunkieCity | 11 mi | 3 |
| EchoCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| CheneyvilleTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| Center PointCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.7 |
| SimmesportTown | 16 mi | 2.2 |
| MorrowCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| DevilleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 13.1 |
| LecompteTown | 20 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mansura, LA in?
- Mansura is in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Mansura, LA?
- About 1,263 people live in Mansura, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mansura?
- Nearby places include Marksville (4 mi), Hessmer (4.2 mi), Moreauville (5.1 mi), Cottonport (5.6 mi), Fifth Ward (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023