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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Broussard

Louisiana · 5,874 residents · 18.127 sq mi
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Broussard has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,676. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 81% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $93,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,874
+81%since 1990
from 3,247 in 1990
1990 – 2025
324 / sq mi
+81%since 1990
from 179 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.2
+7%since 1990
from 30.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K5K9K12K15K1990201020202024Broussard
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,676
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,322 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,441
+105%since 1990
from $8,989 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.4%
−4.7 ptssince 1990
from 17.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$93,000
+69%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$465
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $318 in 1990
US average: $602
75.5%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 69.7% in 1990
24.5% rent
2.5
+23%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(2,421)
Black25.4%(826)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(62)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score50.3%(1,632)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(4,725)
Black16.6%(974)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(87)
Asian0.4%(22)
Diversity Score38.7%(2,275)
39
−23%since 1990
from 50 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.5%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 13.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.6%
+20.2 ptssince 1990
from 62.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.7%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.2 min
−26%since 1990
from 16.5 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 Broussard, Louisiana?

Broussard, Louisiana has about 5,874 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Broussard, Louisiana?

The typical household in Broussard, Louisiana earns about $36,676 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Broussard, Louisiana expensive?

In Broussard, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $93,000, and the typical rent is about $465 a month.

How educated are people in Broussard, Louisiana?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Broussard, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Broussard, Louisiana?

About 12.4% of people in Broussard, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Broussard, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Broussard, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,627 residents, a change of about 81 percent over that period.

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

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