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Delcambre

Louisiana · 1,866 residents · 1.144 sq mi
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Delcambre has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 7% 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 $71,100. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,866
−14%since 2000
from 2,168 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,631 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,895 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.2
+8%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Delcambre
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,705
+41%since 2000
from $13,245 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing22.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,100
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$707
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.8%
−40.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
26.7% rent
Vacancy rate
17.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
5.2%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+12%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(1,457)
Black14.8%(277)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(87)
Asian0.8%(15)
Other0.3%(5)
Diversity Score43.6%(814)
Diversity Score
44
+20%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
61.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+94%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% 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
2.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.1%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.5%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delcambre, Louisiana?

Delcambre, Louisiana has about 1,866 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Delcambre, Louisiana?

The typical household in Delcambre, Louisiana earns about $38,750 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 $71,100, and the typical rent is about $707 a month.

How educated are people in Delcambre, Louisiana?

About 6.7% 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 24.1% of people in Delcambre, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Delcambre, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Delcambre, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 118 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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