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Lafitte

Louisiana · 972 residents · 4.841 sq mi
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Lafitte is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,236. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 604 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $119,000. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 39% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% 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
972
−38%since 2000
from 1,576 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
201 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 326 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.8
+23%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3387161K1K2K1990201020202024Lafitte
2024488
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,236
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,872 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,356
+78%since 2000
from $14,839 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.6%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance15%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical15%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing7%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$698
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.9%
−47.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
12.9% rent
Vacancy rate
20.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
−19%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(890)
Black1.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(23)
Asian0.9%(9)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.4%(111)
Diversity Score
11
+32%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.2%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.2 min
+41%since 2000
from 29.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.4%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% 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
5.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.2%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lafitte, Louisiana?

Lafitte, Louisiana has about 972 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lafitte, Louisiana?

The typical household in Lafitte, Louisiana earns about $60,236 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 $119,000, and the typical rent is about $698 a month.

How educated are people in Lafitte, Louisiana?

About 4.1% 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 15.5% 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 526 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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