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Duson, LA
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Living in Duson



Duson is a very small town located in the state of Louisiana. With a population of 1,315 people and three associated neighborhoods, Duson is the 212th largest community in Louisiana.

Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Duson is worth considering.

The citizens of Duson have a very low rate of college education: just 9.01% of people over 25 have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree, compared to a national average of 21.84% for all cities.

The per capita income in Duson in 2018 was $16,891, which is low income relative to Louisiana and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $67,564 for a family of four. Duson also has one of the higher rates of people living in poverty in the nation, with 36.42% of its population below the federal poverty line.

Duson is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Duson home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Duson residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Duson include Acadian/Cajun, French Canadian, French, Irish, and Italian.

The most common language spoken in Duson is English. Other important languages spoken here include French and Spanish.


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