Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana
LA · FIPS 22075 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 22,803 | — | #1,737 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $86,315 | +14.9% | #393 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.5 years | -3.6% | #2,673 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $282,900 | +0.4% | #716 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,573 | +35.3% | #205 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% | +2.2% | #1,497 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Plaquemines Parish has a population of 22,803, making it the #1,737 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.5 years, which is 3.6% below the national median.
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The median household income in Plaquemines Parish is $86,315, ranking #393 out of 3,222 counties — 14.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 12.9% and unemployment stands at 4.0%.
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The median home value in Plaquemines Parish is $282,900 (+0.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,573/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.8%.
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93.5% of residents in Plaquemines Parish have health insurance coverage, which is 2.0% above the national rate.
About Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana has a total population of 22,803, making it the 1,737th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Plaquemines Parish is 37.5 years, which is 3.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Plaquemines Parish is $86,315, which ranks #393 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 14.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0%.
The median home value in Plaquemines Parish is $282,900, 0.4% above the national median. Renters in Plaquemines Parish pay a median gross rent of $1,573 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Plaquemines Parish, 21.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.0 min.
Plaquemines Parish is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 58.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (20.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.8%).
All data for Plaquemines 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.