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Barataria

Louisiana · 544 residents · 4.285 sq mi
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Barataria has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,869. Population has fallen 59% since 2000, a loss of 789 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $181,500. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 30% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
544
−59%since 2000
from 1,333 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
127 / sq mi
−59%since 2000
from 311 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.5
+35%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4657029391K1K1990201020202024Barataria
2024544
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,869
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,169 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,338
+213%since 2000
from $12,890 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.1%
+37.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
−14%since 2010
from 0.443 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.9%
Information2.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
36.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.3
−26%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(1,142)
Black11.1%(148)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.1%(388)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(481)
Black2.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.2%(50)
Diversity Score26.1%(142)
Diversity Score
26
−10%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.6%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.3 min
+27%since 2000
from 31.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.1%
+16.2 ptssince 2011
from 53.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.5%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
44.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.8%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2012
from 20.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−84.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2017
from 67.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barataria, Louisiana?

Barataria, Louisiana has about 544 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barataria, Louisiana?

The typical household in Barataria, Louisiana earns about $78,869 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barataria, Louisiana expensive?

In Barataria, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $181,500.

How educated are people in Barataria, Louisiana?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Barataria, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barataria, Louisiana?

About 4.8% of people in Barataria, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barataria, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Barataria, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 608 residents, a change of about -53 percent over that period.

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