Acadia Parish, Louisiana

LA · FIPS 22001 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 56,955 #929 / 3,222
71th
Median Household Income $45,562 -39.4% #2,948 / 3,222
8th
Median Age 37.1 years -4.6% #2,731 / 3,222
15th
Median Home Value $155,500 -44.8% #2,139 / 3,222
34th
Median Gross Rent $681 -41.4% #2,825 / 3,222
12th
Poverty Rate 25.0% +98.2% #2,990 / 3,222
7th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.8%
Native Born
1.2%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$45,562 −39.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,948 of 3,222
8th percentile
Per Capita Income
$26,490 −35.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,849 of 3,222
12th percentile
Poverty Rate
25.0% +98.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,990 of 3,222
7th percentile
Unemployment Rate
7.7% +45.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,916 of 3,222
10th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.9% −58.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,941 of 3,222
9th percentile
Mean Commute Time
30.5 min +10.4% vs nat'l
Rank #808 of 3,222
75th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$155,500 −44.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,139 of 3,222
34th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$681 −41.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,825 of 3,222
12th percentile
Homeownership Rate
67.0% +4.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,565 of 3,222
20th percentile
67.0% Homeownership

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Health

93.6% of residents in Acadia Parish have health insurance coverage, which is 2.1% above the national rate.

93.6% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
93.6% +2.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,172 of 3,222
64th percentile

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.