The Town FilesMany, Louisiana
Town in Sabine Parish · population 2,571 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $116,600
- Household income
- $36,563
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 38.4
Many is a town of 2,571 people in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $116,600, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks hipper than 99% of Louisiana towns, better for retirees than 98% of Louisiana towns, better for young professionals than 95% of Louisiana towns.
How Many ranks
Percentile among Louisiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Louisiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Many is worth $116,600, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $36,563, which is more affordable than 44% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $631 a month. 55.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Many | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $116,600 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $631 | $887 |
| Median household income | $36,563 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 55.8% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Many
| People | Many | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.4 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.5% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 22.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.6% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 32.3% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 6.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 17.9 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.4% | 84.6% |
Weather in Many
July highs average 91.7°F and January lows 35.3°F. About 56.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 84 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 39 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Many since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 19, 1983 about 3.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 33 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 2, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 40 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on April 19, 1992.
Severe weather in Sabine Parish since 1996
Sabine Parish has been included in 33 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
| August 27, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3568: Tropical Storm Ida |
Jobs and pay in Sabine Parish
Sabine Parish had 5,336 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,249 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Many itself the ACS puts it at 3.6%.
Public schools in Many
3 public schools with 1,392 students, about 14.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Many Elementary School | PK-4 | 639 | 16.8 |
| Many Junior High School | 5-8 | 385 | 12.4 |
| Many High School | 9-12 | 368 | 13.6 |
Towns near Many
- Natchitoches, LA25.0 mi · 18,039 people · home $193,200
Many questions
Is Many, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Many scores better for retirees than 98% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 74%. 21.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.4).
How much does a house cost in Many?
The median owner-occupied home in Many is valued at $116,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $36,563, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $631 a month.
What is the weather like in Many?
July highs average 91.7°F and January lows 35.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Many get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Many since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 19, 1983. The typical Louisiana town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)