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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Belle Chasse

Louisiana · 8,512 residents · 8.168 sq mi
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Belle Chasse has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $30,952. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $82,700. Households here earn about 41% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

8,512
−14%vs 2000
vs 9,848 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,042 / sq mi
−14%vs 2000
vs 1,206 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.9
−12%vs 2000
vs 33.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8K10K11K13K15K1990201020202024Belle Chasse
202411K
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Section 02

Income & economy

$30,952
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $47,271 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,481
−36%vs 2000
vs $19,385 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.5%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$82,700
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $132,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$435
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $572 in 2000
US average: $450
62.3%
−5.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.6% in 2000
37.7% rent
2.7
−5%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(7,936)
Black5.9%(500)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(371)
Asian0.2%(20)
Other0.7%(56)
Diversity Score24.6%(2,095)
25
+38%vs 2000
vs 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.5%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.4%
−10.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.0%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.3 min
+16%vs 2000
vs 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belle Chasse, Louisiana?

Belle Chasse, Louisiana has about 8,512 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Belle Chasse, Louisiana earns about $30,952 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 $82,700, and the typical rent is about $435 a month.

How educated are people in Belle Chasse, Louisiana?

About 12.5% 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 9.5% of people in Belle Chasse, 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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