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Lafourche Crossing

Louisiana · 2,790 residents · 4.21 sq mi
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Lafourche Crossing has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,309. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $269,100. The poverty rate of 28.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,790
+14%since 2023
from 2,439 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
663 / sq mi
+14%since 2023
from 579 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
42.1
Unchangedsince 2023
from 42.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K201020202024Lafourche Crossing
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,309
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $78,173 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,954
+12%since 2023
from $32,030 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 50.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 26.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.496
+23%since 2023
from 0.404 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services4.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$269,100
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $257,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,591
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,573 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 80.8% in 2023
20.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 58.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+11%since 2023
from 3.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(1,874)
Black20.5%(499)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(64)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score45.9%(1,119)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(2,089)
Black20.5%(573)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(120)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(8)
Diversity Score49.4%(1,379)
Diversity Score
49
+8%since 2023
from 46 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 28.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 92.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
−1%since 2023
from 26.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 82.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 44.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 45.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 48.1% in 2023
Female
52.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 51.9% in 2023
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 18.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 88.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 97.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lafourche Crossing, Louisiana?

Lafourche Crossing, Louisiana has about 2,790 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lafourche Crossing, Louisiana?

The typical household in Lafourche Crossing, Louisiana earns about $73,309 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lafourche Crossing, Louisiana expensive?

In Lafourche Crossing, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $269,100, and the typical rent is about $1,591 a month.

How educated are people in Lafourche Crossing, Louisiana?

About 32.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lafourche Crossing, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lafourche Crossing, Louisiana?

About 28.4% of people in Lafourche Crossing, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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