Lafourche Parish, Louisiana
LA · FIPS 22057 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 96,252 | — | #640 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $63,135 | -16.0% | #1,780 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.4 years | +1.3% | #2,290 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $193,900 | -31.2% | #1,471 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $928 | -20.2% | #1,287 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.0% | +34.7% | #2,292 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lafourche Parish has a population of 96,252, making it the #640 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.4 years, which is 1.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lafourche Parish is $63,135, ranking #1,780 out of 3,222 counties — 16.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.0% and unemployment stands at 4.1%.
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The median home value in Lafourche Parish is $193,900 (-31.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $928/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.9%.
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94.3% of residents in Lafourche Parish have health insurance coverage, which is 2.9% above the national rate.
About Lafourche Parish, Louisiana
Lafourche Parish, Louisiana has a total population of 96,252, making it the 640th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lafourche Parish is 39.4 years, which is 1.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lafourche Parish is $63,135, which ranks #1,780 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1%.
The median home value in Lafourche Parish is $193,900, 31.2% below the national median. Renters in Lafourche Parish pay a median gross rent of $928 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lafourche Parish, 21.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 37.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.6 min.
Lafourche Parish is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 74.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (12.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.9%).
All data for Lafourche 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.