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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Pointe Coupee Parish

Louisiana · 22,763 residents · 556.875 sq mi
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Pointe Coupee Parish has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,618. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $68,400. The poverty rate of 23.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% 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

22,763
+1%since 1990
from 22,540 in 1990
1990 – 2025
41 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 40 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.7
+16%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$30,618
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,772 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,387
+77%since 1990
from $8,709 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.1%
−7.2 ptssince 1990
from 30.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$68,400
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$343
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $237 in 1990
US average: $602
77.7%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 74.1% in 1990
22.3% rent
2.2
−14%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic58.6%(13,204)
Black41.1%(9,273)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(172)
Asian0.1%(17)
Diversity Score61.9%(13,954)
2000
White, non-Hispanic60.3%(13,720)
Black37.6%(8,553)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(245)
Asian0.2%(56)
Diversity Score60.9%(13,855)
61
−2%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.8%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.1%
+10.5 ptssince 1990
from 58.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.5 min
−14%since 1990
from 27.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana?

Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana has about 22,763 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana?

The typical household in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana earns about $30,618 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana expensive?

In Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $68,400, and the typical rent is about $343 a month.

How educated are people in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana?

About 23.1% of people in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 223 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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