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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Plaquemine

Louisiana · 7,064 residents · 2.923 sq mi
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Plaquemine has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,364. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $69,600. The poverty rate of 24.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,064
−2%since 1990
from 7,186 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,417 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 2,458 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.3
+12%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Plaquemine
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,364
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,710 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,066
+50%since 1990
from $9,383 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.4%
−4.6 ptssince 1990
from 28.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$69,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$387
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $356 in 1990
US average: $602
68.6%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 68.4% in 1990
31.4% rent
2.5
−5%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic53.9%(3,871)
Black45.8%(3,288)
Hispanic / Latino1%(70)
Asian0.1%(7)
Diversity Score63.7%(4,581)
2000
White, non-Hispanic48.7%(3,443)
Black49.1%(3,471)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(81)
Asian0.3%(19)
Diversity Score64.3%(4,539)
64
+1%since 1990
from 64 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.4%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.9%
+10.5 ptssince 1990
from 55.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.2%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.4 min
−2%since 1990
from 17.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plaquemine, Louisiana?

Plaquemine, Louisiana has about 7,064 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Plaquemine, Louisiana?

The typical household in Plaquemine, Louisiana earns about $28,364 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plaquemine, Louisiana expensive?

In Plaquemine, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $69,600, and the typical rent is about $387 a month.

How educated are people in Plaquemine, Louisiana?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Plaquemine, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plaquemine, Louisiana?

About 24.4% of people in Plaquemine, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plaquemine, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Plaquemine, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 122 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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