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Laplace

Louisiana · 29,872 residents · 20.895 sq mi
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Laplace has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,038. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $158,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29,872
+8%since 2000
from 27,684 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,430 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,325 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.4
+11%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
23K26K28K31K33K1990201020202024Laplace
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,038
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,103 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,966
+34%since 2000
from $17,090 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,200
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$794
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $516 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.3%
−20.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
20.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+54%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic43.8%(13,094)
Black47.5%(14,176)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(1,829)
Asian0.9%(274)
Other1.6%(483)
Diversity Score72.3%(21,586)
Diversity Score
72
+13%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+30%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.1%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laplace, Louisiana?

Laplace, Louisiana has about 29,872 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laplace, Louisiana?

The typical household in Laplace, Louisiana earns about $53,038 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 $158,200, and the typical rent is about $794 a month.

How educated are people in Laplace, Louisiana?

About 18.5% 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.

Has Laplace, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Laplace, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,678 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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