Lafourche Parish, LA

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    2024 Population
    96,252
    US Senator
    Bill Cassidy
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    John Kennedy
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    39.4
    1.03% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    17%
    5.67% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $63,135
    0.479% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $193,900
    1.62% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    41,868
    0.127% 1-year growth

    About

    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.

    98.5% of the residents in Lafourche Parish, LA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Lafourche Parish, LA are Nicholls State University (1,219 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Lafourche Parish, LA was $193,900, and the homeownership rate was 79.9%.

    Most people in Lafourche Parish, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Lafourche Parish, LA was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Lafourche Parish, LA is home to a population of 96.3k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.32% of Lafourche Parish, LA residents were born outside of the country (2.23k people).

    In 2024, there were 5.81 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (71.4k people) in Lafourche Parish, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.47k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.3%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.5% of Lafourche Parish, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Lafourche Parish, LA was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lafourche Parish, LA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      71.4k ± 329
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      12.3k ± 661
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      3.47k ± 675
    5.9%
    Hispanic Population
    5.68k people

    In 2024, there were 5.81 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (71.4k people) in Lafourche Parish, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.47k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    5.9% of the people in Lafourche Parish, LA are hispanic (5.68k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Lafourche Parish, LA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Honduras
      48,818 ± 5,396 people
    2. Mexico
      27,788 ± 4,080 people
    3. Vietnam
      17,351 ± 3,228 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Louisiana was Honduras, the natal country of 48,818 Louisiana residents, followed by Mexico with 27,788 and Vietnam with 17,351.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.32%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    2.23k people
    2.59%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    2.51k people

    As of 2024, 2.32% of Lafourche Parish, LA residents (2.23k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lafourche Parish, LA was 2.59%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      1,208 ± 205
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      673 ± 257
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      572 ± 177

    Lafourche Parish, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.79 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    94.3% of the population of Lafourche Parish, LA has health coverage, with 42.6% on employee plans, 25% on Medicaid, 12.7% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 0.663% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Lafourche County, LA see 1,990 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,990 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2084 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 475 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,990 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lafourche County, LA

    Primary care physicians in Lafourche County, LA see an average of 1,990 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,990 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.5% under 18 years, 20.3% between 18 and 34 years, 38.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    5.68%
    Uninsured
    42.6%
    Employer Coverage
    25%
    Medicaid
    12.7%
    Medicare
    13.3%
    Non-Group
    0.663%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lafourche Parish, LA declined by 13.7% from 6.59% to 5.68%.

    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.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 6.79 in Lafourche Parish, LA.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, 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 42.7% in Lafourche Parish, LA.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 8.2% in Lafourche Parish, LA.

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    Economy

    The economy of Lafourche Parish, LA employs 41.9k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Lafourche Parish, LA were Health Care & Social Assistance (6,109 people), Retail Trade (4,599 people), and Educational Services (4,058 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($217,596), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($85,944), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($79,392).

    Employment

    Occupations

    41.9k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,704
    0.127%
    1 Year growth
    ± 5.87%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lafourche Parish, LA grew at a rate of 0.127%, from 41.8k employees to 41.9k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lafourche Parish, LA, are Management Occupations (4,327 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,230 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,746 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lafourche Parish, LA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    41.9k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,704
    0.127%
    1 Year growth
    ± 5.87%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lafourche Parish, LA grew at a rate of 0.127%, from 41.8k employees to 41.9k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lafourche Parish, LA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,109 people), Retail Trade (4,599 people), and Educational Services (4,058 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.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $60,860
    Median earning men ± $2,084
    $34,100
    Median earning women ± $1,344

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($89,554), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($82,031), and Manufacturing ($72,786).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($65,068), Manufacturing ($56,719), and Wholesale Trade ($55,459).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    1.78%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.94M people employed in Louisiana. This represents a 1.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.4%.

    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
    1. 113
      Construction
    2. 109
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    3. 109
      Retail Trade

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $390k
      Transportation and Warehousing
    2. $261k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $228k
      Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Donald J. Trump with 60.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.2%), followed by Other (0.547%).

    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

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (60.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (38.2%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Other (0.547%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Donald J. Trump with 60.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.2%), followed by Other (0.547%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Louisiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Louisiana

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    Bill Cassidy
    Senator from Louisiana2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    John Kennedy
    Senator from Louisiana3
    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.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Lafourche Parish, LA awarded 1,219 degrees. The student population of Lafourche Parish, LA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 2,242 male students and 3,801 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Lafourche Parish, LA are White (862 and 72.2%), Black or African American (206 and 17.3%), Hispanic or Latino (54 and 4.52%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (25 and 2.09%).

    The largest universities in Lafourche Parish, LA by number of degrees awarded are Nicholls State University (1,219 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Lafourche Parish, LA are Registered Nursing (166 and 13.6%), General Business Administration & Management (145 and 11.9%), and General Health Services (127 and 10.4%).

    The median tuition cost 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

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    In 2024 in Lafourche Parish, LA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 90.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 35.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 6,043 (37.1% men and 62.9% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 6,043 students enrolled in Lafourche Parish, LA, 37.1% men and 62.9% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,859 records, of which 62.5% were women and 37.5% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Health Services
      127 degrees awarded
    2. Registered Nursing
      126 degrees awarded
    3. Other Multidisciplinary Studies
      109 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Lafourche Parish, LA was General Health Services with 127 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Nicholls State University
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1,219 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Nicholls State University with 1,219 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 350 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lafourche Parish, LA, which is 0.403 times less than the 869 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 862 degrees mean that there were 4.18 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 206 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Public, 4-year or above ($4,922) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($3,227) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Lafourche Parish, LA was $193,900 in 2024, which is 0.583 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $190,800 to $193,900, a 1.62% increase. The homeownership rate in Lafourche Parish, LA is 79.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Lafourche Parish, LA have an average commute time of 27.1 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.

    In 2025, 12.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lafourche Parish, LA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.24%.

    Housing

    Property

    $193,900
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$11,598
    $30,164
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,272

    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 < $800 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    79.9%
    Homeownership
    2024
    68.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 79.9% of the housing units in Lafourche Parish, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 78.3%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $63,135
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,744
    37.8k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,564

    In 2024, the median household income of the 37.8k households in Lafourche Parish, LA declined from $63,135 from the previous year's value of $63,439.

    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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Lafourche Parish, LA is from Louisiana.
    0.464
    2024 Wage GINI in Louisiana
    0.465
    2023 Wage GINI in Louisiana

    In 2024, the income inequality in Louisiana was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.265% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Louisiana was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Louisiana in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (80.7%)
    2. Carpooled (10.3%)
    3. Worked At Home (4.77%)

    In 2024, 80.7% of workers in Lafourche Parish, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.3%) and those who worked at home (4.77%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    27.1 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Lafourche Parish, LA have a longer commute time (27.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.14% of the workforce in Lafourche Parish, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    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.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 12.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lafourche Parish, LA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.24%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    17% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lafourche Parish, LA (15.9k out of 93.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

    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.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 25.7% of the children was living in poverty in Lafourche Parish, LA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 3.3%.

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    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.

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