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South Vacherie

Louisiana · 3,642 residents · 5.082 sq mi
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South Vacherie is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,357. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $114,200. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. Households here earn about 62% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,642
+3%since 2000
from 3,543 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
717 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 697 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+16%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024South Vacherie
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,357
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,490 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,210
+64%since 2000
from $17,241 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
46.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−12.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade31.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade14%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,200
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$676
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.0%
−50.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
9.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−9%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.9%(2,406)
Black31.5%(1,117)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(9)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.5%(1,932)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.9%(2,328)
Black34%(1,240)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(48)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.5%(2,129)
Diversity Score
58
+7%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+37%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.1%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Vacherie, Louisiana?

South Vacherie, Louisiana has about 3,642 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Vacherie, Louisiana earns about $70,357 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 $114,200, and the typical rent is about $676 a month.

How educated are people in South Vacherie, Louisiana?

About 10.8% 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 2.2% 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 180 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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