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North Vacherie

Louisiana · 1,905 residents · 5.619 sq mi
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North Vacherie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,083. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 506 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $221,900. Households here earn about 39% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,905
−21%since 2000
from 2,411 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
339 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 429 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
+14%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024North Vacherie
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,083
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,154 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,472
+165%since 2000
from $13,032 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.540
+27%since 2010
from 0.426 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance14.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical14.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade14.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$221,900
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
73.3%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
26.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.3%
+27.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.0
+146%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic24.3%(587)
Black75%(1,808)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.2%(1,139)
2024
White, non-Hispanic14.8%(282)
Black83.8%(1,597)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(26)
Diversity Score34.4%(655)
Diversity Score
34
−27%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.9 min
+51%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% 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
7.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.3%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.9%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2012
from 12.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−80.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2017
from 68.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Vacherie, Louisiana?

North Vacherie, Louisiana has about 1,905 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Vacherie, Louisiana?

The typical household in North Vacherie, Louisiana earns about $37,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Vacherie, Louisiana expensive?

In North Vacherie, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $221,900.

How educated are people in North Vacherie, Louisiana?

About 25.3% of adults age 25 and over in North Vacherie, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Vacherie, Louisiana?

About 18.8% of people in North Vacherie, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Vacherie, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, North Vacherie, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 485 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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