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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Laplace

Louisiana · 27,684 residents · 20.895 sq mi
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Laplace has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,103. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $87,100. Households here earn about 38% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

27,684
+14%since 1990
from 24,194 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,325 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 1,158 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.9
+11%since 1990
from 28.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
23K26K28K31K33K1990201020202024Laplace
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,103
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,295 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,090
+42%since 1990
from $12,013 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.1%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$87,100
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $66,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$516
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $401 in 1990
US average: $602
81.3%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 79.1% in 1990
18.7% rent
1.9
−1%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(18,468)
Black21.9%(5,289)
Hispanic / Latino3%(735)
Asian0.9%(210)
Diversity Score50.6%(12,253)
2000
White, non-Hispanic59%(16,329)
Black35.5%(9,814)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(1,021)
Asian0.7%(188)
Diversity Score64.2%(17,767)
64
+27%since 1990
from 51 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.8%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 14.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.8%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 78.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.1 min
−10%since 1990
from 23.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laplace, Louisiana?

Laplace, Louisiana has about 27,684 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Laplace, Louisiana?

The typical household in Laplace, Louisiana earns about $45,103 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 $87,100, and the typical rent is about $516 a month.

How educated are people in Laplace, Louisiana?

About 15.8% 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 12.1% of people in Laplace, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laplace, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Laplace, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,490 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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