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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Belle Chasse

Louisiana · 9,848 residents · 8.168 sq mi
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Belle Chasse is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,271. Population has grown 16% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $132,300. Households here earn about 45% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 33.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% 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

Total population
9,848
+16%since 1990
from 8,512 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,206 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 1,042 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
33.8
+13%since 1990
from 29.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,271
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,952 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,385
+55%since 1990
from $12,481 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.7%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,300
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $82,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$572
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $435 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
67.6%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 62.3% in 1990
32.4% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+5%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(7,936)
Black5.9%(500)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(371)
Asian0.2%(20)
Diversity Score24.6%(2,095)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(8,929)
Black4.2%(415)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(232)
Asian0.8%(83)
Diversity Score17.9%(1,760)
Diversity Score
18
−27%since 1990
from 25 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.3%
+10.9 ptssince 1990
from 72.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
−14%since 1990
from 18.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belle Chasse, Louisiana?

Belle Chasse, Louisiana has about 9,848 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Belle Chasse, Louisiana earns about $47,271 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 $132,300, and the typical rent is about $572 a month.

How educated are people in Belle Chasse, Louisiana?

About 16.0% 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 7.7% 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 1,336 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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