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Donaldsonville, Louisiana

city · Ascension Parish

At a glance

6,831
Population
$185,900
Median home value (all homes)
39% below U.S. median
$172,451
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$827/mo
Median rent
39% below U.S. median
$23,618
Median household income
70% below U.S. median
27.1 min
Average commute
89.3%
Homes with broadband
53.53%
Locations with fiber available
13.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 92 — 8% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing21% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities15% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost10% below
For business: Louisiana is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college22 mi
Nearest community college7 mi
Nearest technical college18 mi
High school graduates83.1%
College graduates14.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Ascension EDC
AEDC is a 501 (C)(6) not-for-profit corporation with the mission of fueling sustainable growth in Ascension Parish, Louisiana with strategic initiatives that attract investment and support innovation. AEDC envisions Ascension Parish as the preferred location for quality business and economic development in the worldwide market, recognized for its quality of life and as a place to live and work.
county Ascension Economic Development Corp
AEDC is a 501 (C)(6) not-for-profit corporation with the mission of fueling sustainable growth in Ascension Parish, Louisiana with strategic initiatives that attract investment and support innovation.
state Acadiana Economic Development Council
state America Electric Power Economic Development
American Electric Power's Economic Development page outlines the company's site selection services, energy solutions, and resources to help businesses locate and grow within AEP's service territory across 11 states.
state Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development
Industrial, Agricultural & Commercial Development for Jeff Davis Parish, Louisiana.
state Louisiana Association of Planning and Development Districts
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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