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Bayou Gauche

Louisiana · 2,161 residents · 12.853 sq mi
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Bayou Gauche is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $97,043. Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $283,200. Poverty is rare here, at 0.7% of residents. Households here earn about 91% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,161
+22%since 2000
from 1,770 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
168 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 138 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+24%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K2000201020202024Bayou Gauche
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,043
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,828
+57%since 2000
from $22,170 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.6%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance19.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services9.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$283,200
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.6% in 2000
7.4% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+44%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(1,700)
Black1.5%(27)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(26)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.7%(135)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(2,018)
Black0.7%(16)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(49)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.8%(169)
Diversity Score
8
+2%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+49%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.4%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.5%
+17.0 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.1%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bayou Gauche, Louisiana?

Bayou Gauche, Louisiana has about 2,161 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bayou Gauche, Louisiana?

The typical household in Bayou Gauche, Louisiana earns about $97,043 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bayou Gauche, Louisiana expensive?

In Bayou Gauche, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $283,200.

How educated are people in Bayou Gauche, Louisiana?

About 23.3% of adults age 25 and over in Bayou Gauche, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bayou Gauche, Louisiana?

About 0.7% of people in Bayou Gauche, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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