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Acadia Parish

Louisiana · 57,576 residents · 655.244 sq mi
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Acadia Parish has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,412. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% 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 $130,300. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
57,576
−2%since 2000
from 58,861 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
88 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 90 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+16%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
55K57K59K61K63K1990201020202024Acadia Parish
202457K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,412
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,684 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,174
+88%since 2000
from $13,424 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.2%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing8.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,300
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$659
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $332 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
29.7% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+43%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(47,150)
Black18.2%(10,705)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(538)
Asian0.1%(87)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.5%(23,276)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(44,115)
Black17.3%(9,946)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(1,641)
Asian0.3%(163)
Other4.1%(2,339)
Diversity Score49.2%(28,350)
Segregation Score50.4%(29,019)
Diversity Score
49
+25%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
50
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.7%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+41%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.4%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−75.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Acadia Parish, Louisiana?

Acadia Parish, Louisiana has about 57,576 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Acadia Parish, Louisiana?

The typical household in Acadia Parish, Louisiana earns about $44,412 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Acadia Parish, Louisiana expensive?

In Acadia Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $130,300, and the typical rent is about $659 a month.

How educated are people in Acadia Parish, Louisiana?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Acadia Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Acadia Parish, Louisiana?

About 23.5% of people in Acadia Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Acadia Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Acadia Parish, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,694 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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