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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Barataria

Louisiana · 1,333 residents · 4.285 sq mi
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Barataria has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,169. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $87,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,333
+16%since 1990
from 1,152 in 1990
1990 – 2024
311 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 269 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.7
+15%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4657029391K1K1990201020202024Barataria
2024544
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,169
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,966 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,890
+45%since 1990
from $8,864 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.9%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 19.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$87,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $65,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$294
−30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $318 in 1990
US average: $602
84.0%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 78.3% in 1990
16.0% rent
3.1
+9%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(981)
Black13.4%(154)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(20)
Asian0.8%(9)
Diversity Score35.2%(406)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(1,142)
Black11.1%(148)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score29.1%(388)
29
−17%since 1990
from 35 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.8%
+9.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.8%
+23.9 ptssince 1990
from 36.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.8 min
+13%since 1990
from 28.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barataria, Louisiana?

Barataria, Louisiana has about 1,333 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Barataria, Louisiana?

The typical household in Barataria, Louisiana earns about $28,169 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 $87,900, and the typical rent is about $294 a month.

How educated are people in Barataria, Louisiana?

About 10.8% 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 15.9% of people in Barataria, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barataria, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Barataria, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 181 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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