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Belle Chasse

Louisiana · 10,934 residents · 8.168 sq mi
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Belle Chasse is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,012. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $410,000. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 89% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,934
+11%since 2000
from 9,848 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,339 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,206 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.3
+19%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K10K11K13K15K1990201020202024Belle Chasse
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$115,012
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,271 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,927
+142%since 2000
from $19,385 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.7%
+36.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
+2%since 2010
from 0.379 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information5.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$410,000
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,485
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $572 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.8%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
20.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+27%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
71
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(8,929)
Black4.2%(415)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(232)
Asian0.8%(83)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.9%(1,760)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(7,974)
Black11.6%(1,273)
Hispanic / Latino8%(875)
Asian1.7%(182)
Other5.8%(630)
Diversity Score55.6%(6,076)
Diversity Score
56
+211%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+68%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% 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
0.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.1%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.3%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2012
from 9.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−88.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2017
from 86.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 91.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 5.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belle Chasse, Louisiana?

Belle Chasse, Louisiana has about 10,934 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belle Chasse, Louisiana?

The typical household in Belle Chasse, Louisiana earns about $115,012 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belle Chasse, Louisiana expensive?

In Belle Chasse, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $410,000, and the typical rent is about $1,485 a month.

How educated are people in Belle Chasse, Louisiana?

About 29.8% of adults age 25 and over in Belle Chasse, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belle Chasse, Louisiana?

About 6.1% of people in Belle Chasse, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Belle Chasse, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Belle Chasse, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,422 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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