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Breaux Bridge

Louisiana · 8,139 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 $32,180. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $99,700. The poverty rate of 26.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,139
+12%since 2000
from 7,281 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,055 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 944 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.1
+7%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K8K9K1990201020202024Breaux Bridge
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,180
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,102 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,400
+47%since 2000
from $12,536 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.518
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing4.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,700
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$560
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $371 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.5%
−30.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
33.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+24%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.6%(3,610)
Black48.5%(3,533)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(47)
Asian0.3%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.7%(4,638)
2010
White, non-Hispanic49.3%(4,015)
Black47.1%(3,836)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(104)
Asian0.6%(50)
Other0.4%(29)
Diversity Score65.3%(5,312)
Diversity Score
65
+2%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.1%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+37%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 90.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.8%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.2%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana?

Breaux Bridge, Louisiana has about 8,139 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana earns about $32,180 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 $99,700, and the typical rent is about $560 a month.

How educated are people in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana?

About 14.2% 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 26.7% 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 1,624 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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