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Barataria

Louisiana · 1,057 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 $49,648. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 276 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $157,100. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,057
−21%since 2000
from 1,333 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
247 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 311 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.4
+24%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4657029391K1K1990201020202024Barataria
2024544
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,648
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,169 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,808
+92%since 2000
from $12,890 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.0%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,100
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
14.7% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+1%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(891)
Black4.1%(43)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(41)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other7.2%(76)
Diversity Score34.3%(363)
Diversity Score
34
+18%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.8%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.8 min
+12%since 2000
from 31.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 53.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.9%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
41.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−80.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barataria, Louisiana?

Barataria, Louisiana has about 1,057 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barataria, Louisiana?

The typical household in Barataria, Louisiana earns about $49,648 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 $157,100.

How educated are people in Barataria, Louisiana?

About 18.3% 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 95 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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