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South Vacherie

Louisiana · 3,388 residents · 5.082 sq mi
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South Vacherie has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,919. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $152,100. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,388
−4%since 2000
from 3,543 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
667 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 697 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+27%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024South Vacherie
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,919
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,490 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,165
+87%since 2000
from $17,241 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,100
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$932
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
10.1% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+40%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.5%(2,150)
Black32.3%(1,093)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(59)
Asian0%(1)
Other0.3%(9)
Diversity Score58.7%(1,988)
Diversity Score
59
+8%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.2 min
+68%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.2%
−13.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.1%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−81.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Vacherie, Louisiana?

South Vacherie, Louisiana has about 3,388 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Vacherie, Louisiana earns about $60,919 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 $152,100, and the typical rent is about $932 a month.

How educated are people in South Vacherie, Louisiana?

About 15.5% 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 9.3% of people in South Vacherie, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Vacherie, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, South Vacherie, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 74 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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