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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

South Vacherie

Louisiana · 3,543 residents · 5.082 sq mi
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South Vacherie has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,490. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $73,800. Households here earn about 27% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% 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

3,543
+2%since 1990
from 3,462 in 1990
1990 – 2024
697 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 681 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.7
+23%since 1990
from 29.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024South Vacherie
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,490
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,208 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,241
+85%since 1990
from $9,336 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.3%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$73,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$338
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $327 in 1990
US average: $602
91.7%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 92.9% in 1990
8.3% rent
1.8
−12%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(2,358)
Black31.9%(1,104)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score54.7%(1,894)
2000
White, non-Hispanic67.9%(2,406)
Black31.5%(1,117)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(9)
Asian0%(1)
Diversity Score54.5%(1,932)
55
Unchangedsince 1990
from 55 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.7%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.3%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 61.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.7%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.7 min
−29%since 1990
from 27.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Vacherie, Louisiana?

South Vacherie, Louisiana has about 3,543 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in South Vacherie, Louisiana earns about $41,490 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Vacherie, Louisiana expensive?

In South Vacherie, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $73,800, and the typical rent is about $338 a month.

How educated are people in South Vacherie, Louisiana?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in South Vacherie, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Vacherie, Louisiana?

About 14.3% of people in South Vacherie, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Vacherie, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, South Vacherie, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 81 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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