Lafourche Parish, LA

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2021 Population

97,677

0.309% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bill Cassidy

Republican Party

US Senator

John Kennedy

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.7

1.57% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

15.7%

9.81% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$58,747

7.73% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$162,100

2.08% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

42,357

2.18% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Lafourche Parish, LA had a population of 97.7k people with a median age of 38.7 and a median household income of $58,747. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Lafourche Parish, LA declined from 97,980 to 97,677, a −0.309% decrease and its median household income grew from $54,530 to $58,747, a 7.73% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lafourche Parish, LA are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (13.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.02%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (2.13%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.95%).

None of the households in Lafourche Parish, LA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.4% of the residents in Lafourche Parish, LA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lafourche Parish, LA are Nicholls State University (1,469 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Lafourche Parish, LA was $162,100, and the homeownership rate was 77.7%.

Most people in Lafourche Parish, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Lafourche Parish, LA was 2 cars per household.

Lafourche Parish, LA borders Assumption Parish, LA, Jefferson Parish, LA, St. Charles Parish, LA, St. James Parish, LA, St. John the Baptist Parish, LA, and Terrebonne Parish, LA.

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Population & Diversity

Lafourche Parish, LA is home to a population of 97.7k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.42% of Lafourche Parish, LA residents were born outside of the country (2.36k people).

In 2021, there were 5.77 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (74.6k people) in Lafourche Parish, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.95k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.4%

2021 Citizenship

98.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.4% of Lafourche Parish, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Lafourche Parish, LA was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lafourche Parish, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lafourche Parish, LA

White (Non-Hispanic)
74.6k ± 200
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
12.9k ± 487
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.95k ± 538

4.44%

Hispanic Population

4.34k people

4.44% of the people in Lafourche Parish, LA are hispanic (4.34k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lafourche Parish, LA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Louisiana.

Most Common Origin

Honduras
34,582 ± 4,549 people
Mexico
24,245 ± 3,813 people
Vietnam
18,108 ± 3,297 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Louisiana was Honduras, the natal country of 34,582 Louisiana residents, followed by Mexico with 24,245 and Vietnam with 18,108.

Foreign-Born Population

2.42%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.36k people

2.58%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.52k people

As of 2021, 2.42% of Lafourche Parish, LA residents (2.36k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lafourche Parish, LA was 2.58%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lafourche Parish, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,281 ± 261
Gulf War (1990s)
711 ± 286
Gulf War (2001-)
623 ± 200

Lafourche Parish, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.8 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lafourche Parish, LA employs 42.4k people. The largest industries in Lafourche Parish, LA are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,279 people), Retail Trade (5,051 people), and Educational Services (3,935 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($92,254), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($83,784), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($72,319).

Males in Louisiana have an average income that is 1.54 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,011. The income inequality in Louisiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.467, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

42.4k

2021 Value

± 1,621

2.18%

1 Year growth

± 5.49%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lafourche Parish, LA grew at a rate of 2.18%, from 41.5k employees to 42.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lafourche Parish, LA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,854 people), Sales & Related Occupations (4,186 people), and Management Occupations (2,976 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lafourche Parish, LA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Louisiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

42.4k

2021 Value

± 1,621

2.18%

1 Year growth

± 5.49%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lafourche Parish, LA grew at a rate of 2.18%, from 41.5k employees to 42.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lafourche Parish, LA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,279 people), Retail Trade (5,051 people), and Educational Services (3,935 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lafourche Parish, LA, though some of these residents may live in Lafourche Parish, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,789

Median earning men ± $1,881

$28,494

Median earning women ± $1,406

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($75,328), Manufacturing ($64,279), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,101).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($57,014), Manufacturing ($44,063), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($44,048).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Louisiana. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Louisiana.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

694
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
598
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
342
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$440k
Manufacturing
$415k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$189k
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting, and Mining

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Louisiana to other states, or from other states to Louisiana.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Gasoline
$48B
Coal-n.e.c.
$46.7B
Fuel oils
$46.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Louisiana product (by dollars) was Gasoline with $48B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($46.7B) and Fuel oils ($46.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Louisiana products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$371B

2020 Value in Louisiana

$691B

Projected 2050 Value in Louisiana

86.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Louisiana trade was $371B. This is expected to increase 86.1% to $691B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Louisiana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Louisiana to other states, or from other states to Louisiana.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$48.8B
Mississippi
$24.6B
Florida
$8.21B

In 2020, the top outbound Louisiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $48.8B, followed by Mississippi with $24.6B and Florida and $8.21B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Louisiana shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Lafourche County, LA went to Donald J. Trump with 79.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (19.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.934%).

Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing the state of Louisiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (79.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (19.1%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.934%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Lafourche County, LA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Louisiana

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Bill Cassidy

Senator from Louisiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Kennedy

Senator from Louisiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing Louisiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Louisiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Louisiana

Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Louisiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Lafourche Parish, LA awarded 1,469 degrees. The student population of Lafourche Parish, LA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,153 male students and 4,072 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lafourche Parish, LA are White (1,050 and 72.5%), followed by Black or African American (250 and 17.3%), Hispanic or Latino (49 and 3.38%), and Two or More Races (35 and 2.42%).

The largest universities in Lafourche Parish, LA by number of degrees awarded are Nicholls State University (1,469 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Lafourche Parish, LA are Registered Nursing (169 and 11.5%), General Business Administration & Management (151 and 10.3%), and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (113 and 7.69%).

The median tuition cost in Lafourche Parish, LA for a public four year colleges is $4,922 for in-state students and $6,015 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Lafourche Parish, LA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 97.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 45.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 6,225 (34.6% men and 65.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 6,225 students enrolled in Lafourche Parish, LA, 34.6% men and 65.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,112 records, of which 66.1% were women and 33.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
148 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
126 degree-majors awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
113 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Lafourche Parish, LA was Registered Nursing with 148 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Lafourche Parish, LA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Nicholls State University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,469 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Nicholls State University with 1,469 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 460 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lafourche Parish, LA, which is 0.456 times less than the 1,009 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,050 degrees mean that there were 4.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 250 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($4,922) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,024) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.927% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.797% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.2M), Some college (815k), and Secondary Education (622k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lafourche Parish, LA was $162,100 in 2021, which is 0.662 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $158,800 to $162,100, a 2.08% increase. The homeownership rate in Lafourche Parish, LA is 77.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Lafourche Parish, LA have an average commute time of 28.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lafourche Parish, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lafourche Parish, LA is $58,747. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Lafourche Parish, LA was Census Tract 207.03 with a value of $98,283, followed by Census Tract 202.02 and Census Tract 216.02, with respective values of $83,250 and $69,847.

In 2022, 11% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lafourche Parish, LA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.57%.

Housing

Property

$162,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,773

$28,308

Median Property Taxes

±$1,216

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lafourche Parish, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lafourche Parish, LA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.7%

Homeownership

2021

66.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 77.7% of the housing units in Lafourche Parish, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lafourche Parish, LA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 207.03
Census Tract 202.02
Census Tract 216.02

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lafourche Parish, LA was Census Tract 207.03 with a value of $98,283, followed by Census Tract 202.02 and Census Tract 216.02, with respective values of $83,250 and $69,847.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Lafourche Parish, LA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$58,747

Median Household Income

± $3,594

36.4k

Number of Households

± 1,539

In 2021, the median household income of the 36.4k households in Lafourche Parish, LA grew to $58,747 from the previous year's value of $54,530.

The following chart displays the households in Lafourche Parish, LA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lafourche Parish, LA is from Louisiana.

0.467

2021 Wage GINI in Louisiana

0.465

2020 Wage GINI in Louisiana

In 2021, the income inequality in Louisiana was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.399% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Louisiana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Louisiana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Louisiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.1%)
Carpooled (10.5%)
Worked At Home (3.52%)

In 2021, 80.1% of workers in Lafourche Parish, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.5%) and those who worked at home (3.52%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

28.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lafourche Parish, LA have a longer commute time (28.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 5.18% of the workforce in Lafourche Parish, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lafourche Parish, LA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lafourche Parish, LA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lafourche Parish, LA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 11% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lafourche Parish, LA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.57%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

15.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lafourche Parish, LA (15k out of 95.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lafourche Parish, LA is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 18.7% of the children was living in poverty in Lafourche Parish, LA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 279 in Lafourche Parish, LA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 99.3 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

93.3% of the population of Lafourche Parish, LA has health coverage, with 45.3% on employee plans, 23.7% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 0.486% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lafourche Parish, LA see 2077 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.72% decrease from the previous year (2180 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2169 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 528 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,077 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lafourche Parish, LA

Primary care physicians in Lafourche Parish, LA see an average of 2,077 patients per year. This represents a 4.72% decrease from the previous year (2,180 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Lafourche Parish, LA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.6% under 18 years, 20.6% between 18 and 34 years, 39.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.7%

Uninsured

45.3%

Employer Coverage

23.7%

Medicaid

12%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

0.486%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lafourche Parish, LA declined by 23.8% from 8.79% to 6.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lafourche Parish, LA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 65 in Lafourche Parish, LA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Lafourche Parish, LA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 37.9% in Lafourche Parish, LA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Lafourche Parish, LA.

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