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North Vacherie

Louisiana · 2,093 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 $28,482. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $177,300. Households here earn about 44% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,093
−13%since 2000
from 2,411 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
372 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 429 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+19%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024North Vacherie
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,482
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,154 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,532
+96%since 2000
from $13,032 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance29.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical29.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$177,300
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$418
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $174 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.0%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
28.0% rent
Afford Score
6.2
+156%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic22.5%(471)
Black74.5%(1,559)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score47.2%(988)
Diversity Score
47
Unchangedsince 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+31%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.4%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.0%
−68.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Vacherie, Louisiana?

North Vacherie, Louisiana has about 2,093 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Vacherie, Louisiana earns about $28,482 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 $177,300, and the typical rent is about $418 a month.

How educated are people in North Vacherie, Louisiana?

About 31.1% 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 15.2% 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 297 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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