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Lafitte

Louisiana · 1,014 residents · 4.841 sq mi
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Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 562 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $293,800. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 23.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 136%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,014
−36%since 2000
from 1,576 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
209 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 326 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
+27%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3387161K1K2K1990201020202024Lafitte
2024488
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$247,706
+1569%since 2000
from $14,839 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.6%
+26.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services17.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade15.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance13.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction12.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing3.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Information2.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$293,800
+136%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
8.1% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(820)
Black0.8%(8)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(59)
Asian1.6%(16)
Other13.3%(135)
Diversity Score44.4%(450)
Diversity Score
44
+413%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+35.2 ptssince 2000
from 57.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+7%since 2000
from 29.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.8%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.9%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lafitte, Louisiana?

Lafitte, Louisiana has about 1,014 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Lafitte, Louisiana expensive?

In Lafitte, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $293,800.

How educated are people in Lafitte, Louisiana?

About 8.5% 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 23.2% 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 484 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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