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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Breaux Bridge

Louisiana · 7,281 residents · 7.716 sq mi
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Breaux Bridge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,102. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $62,900. The poverty rate of 30.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% 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

7,281
+12%since 1990
from 6,515 in 1990
1990 – 2025
944 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 844 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.8
+12%since 1990
from 28.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K8K9K1990201020202024Breaux Bridge
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,102
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,571 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,536
+41%since 1990
from $8,869 in 1990
US average: $21,522
30.7%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 34.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$62,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$371
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $266 in 1990
US average: $602
66.5%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 66.5% in 1990
33.5% rent
2.5
−10%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic54.5%(3,551)
Black45%(2,931)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(99)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score64.4%(4,195)
2000
White, non-Hispanic49.6%(3,610)
Black48.5%(3,533)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(47)
Asian0.3%(23)
Diversity Score63.7%(4,638)
64
−1%since 1990
from 64 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.3%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.5%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 53.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.6%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.6 min
−17%since 1990
from 20.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana?

Breaux Bridge, Louisiana has about 7,281 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana?

The typical household in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana earns about $25,102 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Breaux Bridge, Louisiana expensive?

In Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $62,900, and the typical rent is about $371 a month.

How educated are people in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana?

About 30.7% of people in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Breaux Bridge, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Breaux Bridge, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 766 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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