District 3, Louisiana
District 3 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
District 3 is a geographic entity located in Grant Parish, Louisiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,623. The land area covers 47.53 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,623 | ±268 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 33.7 yrs | ±4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 616 | ±117 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 824 | ±144 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 616 | ±117 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 208 | ±89 |
| Median Home Value | $102,600 | ±$55,003 |
| Median Gross Rent | $630 | ±$102 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $35,500 | ±$15,247 |
| Per Capita Income | $16,396 | ±$2,667 |
| Poverty Rate | 28.4% | ±15.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 433 | ±247 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% | ±4.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 476 | ±136 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 74.4% | ±9.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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PARISH OF GRANT
GUS Population: 22,109 (2024)
ID: 166002
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PARISH MANAGER
200 MAIN ST, COLFAX LA 71417-1859
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Alexandria, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Alexandria, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Alexandria, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Alexandria, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Alexandria, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Alexandria, LA | |
| Special Education School Nearby | KG-12 | Alexandria, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Alexandria, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Alexandria, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Dry Prong, LA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Central Louisiana Technical Community College
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College | 16.5 mi away | 516 Murray Street, Alexandria, LA, 71301 |
3184875443
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GRANT PARISH LIBRARY
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Library | 4.7 mi away | 300 MAIN STREET, COLFAX, LA, 71417 |
(318) 627-9920
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Pineville Beauty School
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College Vocational | 16.6 mi away | 1008 Main Street, Pineville, LA, 71360-0000 |
3184451040
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GRANT PARISH LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 4.7 mi away | 300 MAIN STREET, COLFAX, LA, 71417 |
(318) 627-9920
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Louisiana Christian University
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College | 16.9 mi away | 1140 College Dr, Pineville, LA, 71359 |
3184877011
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BOYCE BRANCH
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 1177 HAYWARD B. JOINER STREET, BOYCE, LA, 71409 |
(318) 793-5954
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Blue Cliff College-Alexandria
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College | 17.0 mi away | 1505 Metro Dr Ste 1, Alexandria, LA, 71301 |
3184452778
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DRY PRONG BRANCH
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Library | 10.9 mi away | 605 RUSSELL HATAWAY STREET, DRY PRONG, LA, 71423 |
(318) 899-7588
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Unitech Training Academy-Alexandria
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College Vocational | 18.2 mi away | 2800 S. MacArthur Drive, Suite C, Alexandria, LA, 71301 |
3379884042
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J.L. ROBERTSON BRANCH
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Library | 15.1 mi away | 809 TIOGA HIGH SCHOOL ROAD, BALL, LA, 71409 |
(318) 640-3098
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at BOYCE 3 WNW, LA US, located 6.0 miles from District 3. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56.2° | 38.7° | 47.5° | 5.78" | 0.0" |
| February | 60.0° | 41.9° | 50.9° | 5.04" | 0.0" |
| March | 67.3° | 48.5° | 57.9° | 5.79" | 0.0" |
| April | 74.3° | 55.6° | 65.0° | 5.61" | 0.0" |
| May | 81.2° | 63.7° | 72.5° | 4.37" | 0.0" |
| June | 86.6° | 70.2° | 78.4° | 5.19" | 0.0" |
| July | 88.9° | 72.4° | 80.6° | 4.85" | 0.0" |
| August | 89.0° | 72.1° | 80.6° | 3.35" | 0.0" |
| September | 84.5° | 67.0° | 75.8° | 4.25" | 0.0" |
| October | 76.0° | 56.3° | 66.1° | 5.12" | 0.0" |
| November | 65.4° | 46.2° | 55.8° | 5.39" | 0.0" |
| December | 57.8° | 40.6° | 49.2° | 6.03" | 0.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colfax town | Town | 4.4 mi | — |
| Boyce town | Town | 5.3 mi | — |
| Rock Hill CDP | CDP | 5.3 mi | — |
| Prospect CDP | CDP | 9.7 mi | — |
| Creola village | Village | 10.9 mi | — |
| Dry Prong village | Village | 11.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2204394441. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.