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Lutcher

Louisiana · 2,822 residents (2025 est.) · 3.371 sq mi
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Lutcher has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,375. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 744 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $219,600. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,991
−20%since 2000
from 3,735 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
887 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 1,108 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.6
+39%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,822 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Lutcher
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,375
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,167 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,620
+135%since 2000
from $15,129 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.443 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$219,600
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,712
+220%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $294 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
16.7% rent
Vacancy rate
20.4%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+66%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.6%(1,854)
Black49.8%(1,859)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(13)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score63%(2,352)
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.2%(1,441)
Black46.9%(1,404)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(126)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(20)
Diversity Score68.2%(2,040)
Diversity Score
68
+8%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+42%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.4%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.5%
−17.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.1%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
43.9%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2012
from 11.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.0%
−83.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.7%
+21.9 ptssince 2017
from 67.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lutcher, Louisiana?

Lutcher, Louisiana has about 2,991 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lutcher, Louisiana?

The typical household in Lutcher, Louisiana earns about $60,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lutcher, Louisiana expensive?

In Lutcher, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $219,600, and the typical rent is about $1,712 a month.

How educated are people in Lutcher, Louisiana?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lutcher, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lutcher, Louisiana?

About 14.1% of people in Lutcher, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lutcher, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Lutcher, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 946 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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