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Lafourche Parish

Louisiana · 89,974 residents · 1,067.793 sq mi
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Lafourche Parish has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,910. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $71,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% 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

Total population
89,974
+5%since 1990
from 85,860 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
84 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 80 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.1
+15%since 1990
from 29.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
85K88K92K96K99K1990201020202024Lafourche Parish
202496K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,910
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,416 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,809
+71%since 1990
from $9,250 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
16.5%
−6.3 ptssince 1990
from 22.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$402
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $285 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
78.0%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 75.7% in 1990
22.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−15%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(72,669)
Black12.3%(10,602)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(1,296)
Asian0.5%(471)
Diversity Score36.1%(31,035)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(73,937)
Black12.5%(11,287)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(1,284)
Asian0.7%(596)
Diversity Score32.8%(29,514)
Diversity Score
33
−9%since 1990
from 36 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.3%
+10.1 ptssince 1990
from 56.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.8%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
−20%since 1990
from 24.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Home value$251,400+254%
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Home value$263,700+271%
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LAFOURCHE PARISH VS
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LAFOURCHE PARISH VS
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Income$65,531+88%
Home value$211,800+198%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana?

Lafourche Parish, Louisiana has about 89,974 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana earns about $34,910 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 $71,100, and the typical rent is about $402 a month.

How educated are people in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana?

About 12.4% 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 16.5% of people in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lafourche Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Lafourche Parish, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,114 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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