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Lafourche Parish

Louisiana · 97,557 residents · 1,067.793 sq mi
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Lafourche Parish has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,530. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% 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 $158,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
97,557
+8%since 2000
from 89,974 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
91 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 84 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
+13%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
85K88K92K96K99K1990201020202024Lafourche Parish
202496K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,530
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,910 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,220
+79%since 2000
from $15,809 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing6.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,800
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$820
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
24.6% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+43%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(70,722)
Black14.9%(14,532)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(5,672)
Asian0.8%(759)
Other5%(4,926)
Diversity Score54.4%(53,095)
Segregation Score32.1%(31,282)
Diversity Score
54
+66%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.1%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+50%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.6%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−74.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana?

Lafourche Parish, Louisiana has about 97,557 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana earns about $54,530 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 $158,800, and the typical rent is about $820 a month.

How educated are people in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana?

About 16.9% 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 17.4% 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 11,697 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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