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Belle Chasse

Louisiana · 12,679 residents · 8.168 sq mi
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Belle Chasse is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $66,730. Population has grown 29% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $227,200. Households here earn about 54% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,679
+29%since 2000
from 9,848 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,552 / sq mi
+29%since 2000
from 1,206 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K10K11K13K15K1990201020202024Belle Chasse
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,730
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,271 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,557
+27%since 2000
from $19,385 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$227,200
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,130
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $572 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.5%
−26.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
36.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+22%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(10,200)
Black7.6%(969)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(800)
Asian2.3%(292)
Other0.7%(88)
Diversity Score38.4%(4,863)
Diversity Score
38
+115%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+28%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.8%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belle Chasse, Louisiana?

Belle Chasse, Louisiana has about 12,679 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Belle Chasse, Louisiana earns about $66,730 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 $227,200, and the typical rent is about $1,130 a month.

How educated are people in Belle Chasse, Louisiana?

About 19.9% 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 10.1% 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 4,167 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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