Acadia Parish, Louisiana
LA · FIPS 22001 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 56,955 | — | #929 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $45,562 | -39.4% | #2,948 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.1 years | -4.6% | #2,731 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $155,500 | -44.8% | #2,139 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $681 | -41.4% | #2,825 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 25.0% | +98.2% | #2,990 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Acadia Parish has a population of 56,955, making it the #929 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.1 years, which is 4.6% below the national median.
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The median household income in Acadia Parish is $45,562, ranking #2,948 out of 3,222 counties — 39.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 25.0% and unemployment stands at 7.7%.
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The median home value in Acadia Parish is $155,500 (-44.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $681/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.0%.
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93.6% of residents in Acadia Parish have health insurance coverage, which is 2.1% above the national rate.
About Acadia Parish, Louisiana
Acadia Parish, Louisiana has a total population of 56,955, making it the 929th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Acadia Parish is 37.1 years, which is 4.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Acadia Parish is $45,562, which ranks #2,948 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 39.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 25.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7%.
The median home value in Acadia Parish is $155,500, 44.8% below the national median. Renters in Acadia Parish pay a median gross rent of $681 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Acadia Parish, 13.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 58.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.5 min.
Acadia Parish is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 76.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (16.0%) and Two or More Races (4.1%).
All data for Acadia Parish, Louisiana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.