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Laplace

Louisiana · 28,841 residents · 20.895 sq mi
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Laplace has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,383. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $160,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,841
+4%since 2000
from 27,684 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,380 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,325 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+22%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
23K26K28K31K33K1990201020202024Laplace
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,383
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,103 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,991
+70%since 2000
from $17,090 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,900
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$962
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $516 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
23.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+34%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic31.8%(9,178)
Black54.2%(15,633)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(2,719)
Asian1%(284)
Other3.5%(1,000)
Diversity Score74.2%(21,414)
Diversity Score
74
+16%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+37%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.8%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−75.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laplace, Louisiana?

Laplace, Louisiana has about 28,841 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laplace, Louisiana?

The typical household in Laplace, Louisiana earns about $62,383 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 $160,900, and the typical rent is about $962 a month.

How educated are people in Laplace, Louisiana?

About 19.2% 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 12.2% 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 4,647 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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