Plaquemines Parish is a county of 23,515 people in Louisiana. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 33% national rate. That is roughly 28% ahead of the Louisiana median. 4% of locals were born outside the United States. Owners hold 71% of the housing stock. The poverty rate is 17.8%, above the 12.8% national rate.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)35.4%(478)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)37.2%(502)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era35.8%(484)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War4.7%(64)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II2.1%(29)
US avg: 2.9%
Share of the 1,351 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana?
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana has about 23,515 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana?
The typical household in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana earns about $65,234 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana expensive?
In Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $202,700, and the typical rent is about $1,312 a month.
How educated are people in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana?
About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana?
About 17.8% of people in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.
Has Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?
Yes, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,060 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.
