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Delcambre

Louisiana · 1,766 residents (2025 est.) · 1.144 sq mi
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Delcambre has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,038. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $128,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,552
+18%since 2000
from 2,168 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,231 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 1,895 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
+8%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,766 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Delcambre
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,038
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,124
+90%since 2000
from $13,245 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.4%
+25.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
−12%since 2010
from 0.476 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing8.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,000
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$815
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
28.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+32%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(1,764)
Black14.4%(312)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(41)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.2%(785)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(2,133)
Black3.4%(87)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(190)
Asian0.7%(18)
Other4.9%(124)
Diversity Score36.5%(932)
Diversity Score
37
+1%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.2%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+104%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 53.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.6%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2012
from 15.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
−81.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.0%
+27.5 ptssince 2017
from 64.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.7%
+15.4 ptssince 2016
from 79.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2016
from 5.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delcambre, Louisiana?

Delcambre, Louisiana has about 2,552 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Delcambre, Louisiana?

The typical household in Delcambre, Louisiana earns about $59,038 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Delcambre, Louisiana expensive?

In Delcambre, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $128,000, and the typical rent is about $815 a month.

How educated are people in Delcambre, Louisiana?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Delcambre, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Delcambre, Louisiana?

About 18.5% of people in Delcambre, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Delcambre, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Delcambre, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 568 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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