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Breaux Bridge

Louisiana · 7,513 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 $41,556. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $134,500. The poverty rate of 25.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,513
+3%since 2000
from 7,281 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
974 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 944 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.7
+19%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K8K9K1990201020202024Breaux Bridge
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,556
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,102 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,825
+98%since 2000
from $12,536 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing6.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,500
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$793
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $371 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
35.2% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+29%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.3%(3,629)
Black44.3%(3,331)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(192)
Asian0.9%(68)
Other3.2%(237)
Diversity Score70.2%(5,277)
Diversity Score
70
+10%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+24.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+48%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 90.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.3%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−74.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana?

Breaux Bridge, Louisiana has about 7,513 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana earns about $41,556 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 $134,500, and the typical rent is about $793 a month.

How educated are people in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana?

About 17.3% 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 25.1% 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 998 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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