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Plaquemines Parish

Louisiana · 23,515 residents · 780.595 sq mi
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Plaquemines Parish has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,234. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $202,700. Households here earn about 28% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 96%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,515
−12%since 2000
from 26,757 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
30 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 34 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
+9%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,234
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,173 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,788
+93%since 2000
from $15,937 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing3.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$202,700
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,312
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $521 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
29.2% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+72%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(18,412)
Black23.3%(6,227)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(433)
Asian2.6%(696)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.8%(14,383)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.5%(13,764)
Black20.7%(4,863)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(2,236)
Asian4.4%(1,042)
Other6%(1,417)
Diversity Score74.2%(17,440)
Segregation Score45.2%(10,635)
Diversity Score
74
+38%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
45
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+59%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.0%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−81.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Income$65,252same
Home value$251,400+24%
Population431,398+1838%
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PLAQUEMINES PARISH VS
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Income$58,651−10%
Home value$202,500same
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PLAQUEMINES PARISH VS
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Income$63,135−3%
Home value$193,900−4%
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PLAQUEMINES PARISH VS
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Income$56,631−13%
Home value$315,700+56%
Population362,154+1527%
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Frequently asked

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.

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