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Donaldsonville is a city in the United States, with a population of 6,831 in July 2026. The city had 30 schools in 2026. For Donaldsonville, median gross rent was US$827 per month, while the median home value was US$185,900 in July 2026. There were 135 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1931 sources

Population7,094people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary1,325EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent726.9EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate13.41%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
PM2.5, annual mean9.34µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Donaldsonville?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Donaldsonville.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 46.3%, and the vacancy rate was 13.7% in July 2026. 77.8% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Donaldsonville recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet22Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan23Official · national market
Median gross rent$827/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent77.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)13.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)784.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)4Official
Median monthly rent726.9 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Is Donaldsonville a good place to live?

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Remote worker56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–66%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 51–69%
Student57%strong on education, weak on safety · range 46–68%
Family60%strong on family, weak on safety · range 47–73%
Retirement52%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 39–65%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3.7% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 259 of 7,094 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$23,618 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Donaldsonville is 13.4%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income23,618 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband62.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with a broadband subscription89.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with internet but no subscription1.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households without internet9.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with satellite internet4.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Median gross salary1,325 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)25Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,599 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov24Official
Unemployment rate13.41 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Donaldsonville?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,599 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,959of €2,825 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,825
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €784
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,959
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Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Donaldsonville. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Donaldsonville. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher83.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Schools30 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents29.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio7 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents135 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,453 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Donaldsonville when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time27.06 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers commuting by public transport1.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers walking to work0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Destinations from nearest airport4 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights17Official
Nearest airportBTR3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport50 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Donaldsonville. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Donaldsonville.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Donaldsonville is 9.3 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean9.34 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202430Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 16.72 · Feb 18.94 · Mar 22.44 · Apr 25.78 · May 29.39 · Jun 31.78 · Jul 32.56 · Aug 32.67 · Sep 30.89 · Oct 26.83 · Nov 21.61 · Dec 18 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00162534 (DONALDSONVILLE 4 SW)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 5.39 · Feb 7.33 · Mar 10.56 · Apr 13.94 · May 18.39 · Jun 22 · Jul 23.06 · Aug 22.83 · Sep 20.61 · Oct 14.78 · Nov 9.22 · Dec 6.5 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00162534 (DONALDSONVILLE 4 SW)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 11.06 · Feb 13.11 · Mar 16.5 · Apr 19.89 · May 23.89 · Jun 26.89 · Jul 27.83 · Aug 27.72 · Sep 25.72 · Oct 20.78 · Nov 15.44 · Dec 12.28 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 146.8 · Feb 104.4 · Mar 102.4 · Apr 124 · May 143.3 · Jun 177 · Jul 165.4 · Aug 161.8 · Sep 136.9 · Oct 118.1 · Nov 106.9 · Dec 123.4 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00162534 (DONALDSONVILLE 4 SW)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading15.7 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean8.32 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation1,207 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature29.66 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature21.69 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature14.89 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Round Rock ±1.0 °C. Elsewhere: Amagasaki (Japan) ±3.4 °C, Daitō (Japan) ±3.4 °C, Habikino (Japan) ±3.4 °C, Higashiosaka (Japan) ±3.4 °C, Hirakata (Japan) ±3.4 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share3.32 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)9Official
Foreign residents259 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density725 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau10Official
Population7,094 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program21Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value185,900 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Owner-occupied homes46.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Labour force participation rate62.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Residents born abroad3.79 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents0.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Non-citizens, share of residents3.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Flu vaccination coverage53.72 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage7Official
Mammography screening coverage79.5 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate8Official
Residents without health insurance6.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher14.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available73.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers aged 16 and over2,596 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers mainly working from home6.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households using cellular data plans85.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official

Alternatives for people set on Donaldsonville

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Gonzales as a Donaldsonville alternative in the same region

17 km away, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0.

  • Median gross pay, city: €3,454 Gonzales vs €1,325 Donaldsonville+161%
  • Unemployment: 7.9% Gonzales vs 13.4% Donaldsonville−41%
  • Residents: 13,930 Gonzales vs 7,094 Donaldsonville+96%
  • Foreign residents: 3.8% Gonzales vs 3.3% Donaldsonville+15%
  • Nearest airport: 39.0 km Gonzales vs 50.0 km Donaldsonville−22%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,599 Gonzales vs €3,599 Donaldsonvillesame level
  • Annual PM2.5: 9.3 µg/m³ Gonzales vs 9.3 µg/m³ Donaldsonvillesame level
Full comparisonMore about Gonzales

Plainfield as a Donaldsonville alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1305 km, better on 6 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €1,325 Donaldsonville+265%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 7,094 Donaldsonville+605%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 13.4% Donaldsonville−72%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 3.3% Donaldsonville+84%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 50.0 km Donaldsonville−82%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,599 Donaldsonville+12%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 9.3 µg/m³ Donaldsonville−17%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Donaldsonville

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

St. Gabriel 19.9 km away
Salary
3,184 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Saint Gabriel 20.2 km away
Rent
939.6 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,184 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Prairieville 22.7 km away
Rent
1,223 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
4,696 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

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Delphos7,096 residentsSeaside7,092 residentsLakes of the Four Seasons7,091 residentsMexia7,091 residentsGalliano7,100 residentsMidland Park7,104 residents

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Is Donaldsonville part of Baton Rouge?

Donaldsonville is in the published commuting zone of Baton Rouge; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Baton Rouge city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source19

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Common questions

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What is the typical salary around Donaldsonville?

The median gross salary is 3,599 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Donaldsonville?

The unemployment rate is 13.41 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Donaldsonville?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 9.34 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How many people live in Donaldsonville?

The published population is 7,094 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Donaldsonville?

259 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Donaldsonville a good place to live?

Donaldsonville may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Donaldsonville part of Baton Rouge?

Donaldsonville is in the published commuting zone of Baton Rouge; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Donaldsonville?

Gonzales, St. Gabriel, Saint Gabriel, Prairieville are near Donaldsonville. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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  6. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  7. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  8. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  2. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  13. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
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  21. Wikidata P1566 (GeoNames ID) exact join -> P625 (coordinate location) wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-11

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