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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Laplace

Louisiana · 24,194 residents · 20.895 sq mi
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Laplace is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $34,295. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value is $66,900. At a median age of 28.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 56% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 28.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

24,194
−13%vs 2000
vs 27,684 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,158 / sq mi
−13%vs 2000
vs 1,325 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
28.8
−10%vs 2000
vs 31.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
23K26K28K31K33K1990201020202024Laplace
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,295
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $45,103 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,013
−30%vs 2000
vs $17,090 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.5%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$66,900
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $87,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$401
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $516 in 2000
US average: $450
79.1%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.3% in 2000
20.9% rent
2.0
+1%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59%(16,329)
Black35.5%(9,814)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(1,021)
Asian0.7%(188)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.2%(17,767)
1990
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(18,468)
Black21.9%(5,289)
Hispanic / Latino3%(735)
Asian0.9%(210)
Other0.9%(227)
Diversity Score50.6%(12,253)
51
−21%vs 2000
vs 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.2%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.8%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.5%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.6 min
+12%vs 2000
vs 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Laplace, Louisiana?

Laplace, Louisiana has about 24,194 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Laplace, Louisiana?

The typical household in Laplace, Louisiana earns about $34,295 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laplace, Louisiana expensive?

In Laplace, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $66,900, and the typical rent is about $401 a month.

How educated are people in Laplace, Louisiana?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Laplace, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laplace, Louisiana?

About 11.5% of people in Laplace, 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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