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Lafitte

Louisiana · 488 residents · 4.841 sq mi
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Lafitte has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,886. Population has fallen 69% since 2000, a loss of 1,088 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $316,400. With a median age of 51.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 51% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 110%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
488
−69%since 2000
from 1,576 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
101 / sq mi
−69%since 2000
from 326 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.6
+35%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3387161K1K2K1990201020202024Lafitte
2024488
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,886
−52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,872 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,025
+123%since 2000
from $14,839 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.533
+44%since 2010
from 0.371 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance18.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services9.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$316,400
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
19.4% rent
Vacancy rate
35.2%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
97.8%
+85.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.6
+333%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(1,467)
Black1.1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(28)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.7%(136)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(433)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.3%(55)
Diversity Score25%(122)
Diversity Score
25
+189%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.9%
+24.2 ptssince 2000
from 57.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
86.4%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.0%
−23.6 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.3%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
34.0%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−45.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2012
from 12.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
−82.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2017
from 78.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lafitte, Louisiana?

Lafitte, Louisiana has about 488 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lafitte, Louisiana?

The typical household in Lafitte, Louisiana earns about $29,886 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lafitte, Louisiana expensive?

In Lafitte, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $316,400.

How educated are people in Lafitte, Louisiana?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lafitte, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lafitte, Louisiana?

About 4.3% of people in Lafitte, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lafitte, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Lafitte, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,010 residents, a change of about -67 percent over that period.

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