Acadia Parish, Louisiana
Located in Louisiana, Acadia Parish has a population of 56,955 residents and a median age of 37.1 years, making it the #929 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 25.0%. The median home value is $155,500, and the median household income is $45,562, which is 39% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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%.
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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 Trend
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Education
In Acadia Parish, 13.9% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 58.6% below the national average, ranking #2,941 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Acadia Parish is 70.6 years. 22.9% of adults report poor or fair health and 8.4% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
20.8% of adults in Acadia Parish smoke , 36.8% are obese , and 20.1% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 43.8 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Acadia Parish is 13.2 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 17.4 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 19.5 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
31.5% of children in Acadia Parish live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 5.9 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 33.4 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Acadia Parish is 62.1%. The mean commute time is 30.5 min, which is 10.4% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Acadia Parish voted Republican with a margin of 63.9%. The vote was 17.6% Dem / 81.5% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 3.5 toward Republicans .
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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.