City · Louisiana
New Roads, Louisiana
New Roads, city, in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. New Roads had 4,216 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 7.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,549 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,404 (±18). GEOID 2255105.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,216
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,549 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,404 ±18
Median household income
$51,328
±$11,757 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$168,200
±$7,842 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$736
±$477 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
Where is New Roads and what county is it in?
New Roads is a city in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. It covers 4.6 square miles of land, 993 residents per square mile in 2020.
New Roads is in the Baton Rouge, LA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 10 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in New Roads, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,216 people lived in New Roads on July 1, 2025, down 7.5% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). The 2020 Census counted 4,549 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,404 (±18).
| Measure | New Roads | Pointe Coupee Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,404 ±18 | 20,217 | −166 |
| Households | 1,799 ±274 | 8,335 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.37 ±0.36 | 2.41 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,264 ±342 | 11,096 | no clear change |
New Roads's population since 2000
From 4,966 in 2000 to 4,216 in 2025: down 15.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for New Roads as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in New Roads?
The median resident of New Roads is 41.9 years old; 20.2% are under 18 and 26.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 55.2%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 39.5%.
| Measure | New Roads | Pointe Coupee Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.9 ±6.2 | 43.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.2% ±7.1 pts | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.8% ±5.8 pts | 22.4% | – |
| Male | 41.3% ±4.9 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 39.5% ±8.8 pts | 59.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 55.2% ±9.9 pts | 32.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.1% ±3.6 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.1% ±0.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.1% ±0.8 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.5% ±2.9 pts | 5.2% | – |
| With a disability | 23.8% ±4.9 pts | 20.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.9% ±3.2 pts | 7.1% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.1% ±4.1 pts | 83.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.4% ±4.9 pts | 18.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.0% ±3.1 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.5% ±3.0 pts | 93.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.3% ±2.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in New Roads earn?
Half of New Roads's 1,799 households earn less than $51,328 a year (±$11,757), against $65,961 in Pointe Coupee Parish and $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 it was $42,690 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 24.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | New Roads | Pointe Coupee Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,328 ±$11,757 | $65,961 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $81,978 ±$14,702 | $86,618 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,667 ±$6,584 | $36,076 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 24.6% ±10.3 pts | 16.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 55.8% ±25.4 pts | 22.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 23.2% ±6.8 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 87.0% ±6.2 pts | 89.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.0% ±5.7 pts | 84.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in New Roads?
Owners occupy 71.1% of New Roads's occupied homes and renters 28.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $168,200 by its owner (±$7,842). The median renter pays $736 a month including utilities, and 49.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | New Roads | Pointe Coupee Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $168,200 ±$7,842 | $179,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $736 ±$477 | $817 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 49.3% ±19.3 pts | 52.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,286 ±$478 | $1,450 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.1% ±7.5 pts | 80.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.9% ±7.5 pts | 20.0% | – |
| Housing units | 2,264 ±342 | 11,096 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2% ±2.0 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 11.5% ±13.8 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.5% ±5.7 pts | 71.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.3% ±2.0 pts | 24.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.8% ±4.5 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.6% ±3.2 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 13.6% ±6.2 pts | 7.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in New Roads work and get to work?
84.5% of New Roads's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 25.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 10.0%.
| Measure | New Roads | Pointe Coupee Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.3% ±6.9 pts | 56.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 10.0% ±5.6 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 84.5% ±6.6 pts | 87.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.9% ±4.9 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.9% ±3.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.8% ±2.3 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.0 min ±2.7 | 26.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in New Roads?
1 census tract lies mostly in New Roads, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9519Pointe Coupee Parish | 4,997 | $71,957 |
| Tract 9523Pointe Coupee Parish | 1,899 | $48,111 |
| Tract 9522.02Pointe Coupee Parish | 2,445 | $77,100 |
| Tract 9521Pointe Coupee Parish | 3,759 | $64,844 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in New Roads) · Census block assignment files
How does New Roads compare with other places in Louisiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, New Roads is the 5,372nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 72nd-most populous of 304 in Louisiana.
New Roads ranks 146th of 251 places in Louisiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 72nd | 304 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 141st | 156 |
| Residents per square mile | 122nd | 263 |
| Median household income | 146th | 251 |
| Per capita income | 79th | 263 |
| Median home value | 143rd | 247 |
| Median gross rent | 187th | 229 |
| Poverty rate | 89th | 216 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 99th | 229 |
| Median age | 62nd | 262 |
| Owner-occupied share | 122nd | 260 |
| Travel time to work | 129th | 260 |
New Roads's figures with every place in Louisiana (CSV)
Every place in Louisiana, sortable · Compare New Roads with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for New Roads?
19 of the 57 figures for New Roads on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for New Roads are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in New Roads.