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Pointe Coupee Parish

Louisiana · 22,802 residents · 556.875 sq mi
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Pointe Coupee Parish has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,177. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $108,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,802
Unchangedsince 2000
from 22,763 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
41 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 41 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+13%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,177
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,618 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,533
+40%since 2000
from $15,387 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,600
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$505
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.1%
−40.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
23.7% rent
Vacancy rate
19.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+18%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.3%(13,720)
Black37.6%(8,553)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(245)
Asian0.2%(56)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.9%(13,855)
2010
White, non-Hispanic60.3%(13,748)
Black36.2%(8,247)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(492)
Asian0.2%(57)
Other0.9%(209)
Diversity Score62.9%(14,336)
Diversity Score
63
+3%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+29%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.1%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana?

Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana has about 22,802 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana earns about $41,177 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 $108,600, and the typical rent is about $505 a month.

How educated are people in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana?

About 15.3% 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 20.2% 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 262 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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