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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Lafourche Parish

Louisiana · 85,860 residents · 1,067.793 sq mi
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Lafourche Parish has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,416. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $51,600. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

85,860
−5%vs 2000
vs 89,974 in 2000
1990 – 2025
80 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 84 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.5
−13%vs 2000
vs 34.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
85K88K92K96K99K1990201020202024Lafourche Parish
202496K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,416
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,910 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,250
−41%vs 2000
vs $15,809 in 2000
US average: $14,340
22.9%
+6.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$51,600
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $71,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$285
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $402 in 2000
US average: $450
75.7%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.0% in 2000
24.3% rent
2.4
+18%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(73,937)
Black12.5%(11,287)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(1,284)
Asian0.7%(596)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.8%(29,514)
1990
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(72,669)
Black12.3%(10,602)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(1,296)
Asian0.5%(471)
Other2.5%(2,118)
Diversity Score36.1%(31,035)
36
+10%vs 2000
vs 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.0%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
56.2%
−10.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.8%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 3.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.1 min
+24%vs 2000
vs 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana?

Lafourche Parish, Louisiana has about 85,860 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana earns about $21,416 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lafourche Parish, Louisiana expensive?

In Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $51,600, and the typical rent is about $285 a month.

How educated are people in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana?

About 22.9% of people in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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