U.S. County · Profile

Lafourche Parish

95.1KTotal Population
65Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+5.92%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Lafourche Parish has a population of 95,056 as of 2023. It is located in Louisiana.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Lafourche Parish based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):4.5%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White77.8%73,954
Black or African American13.3%12,642
Two or More Races5.0%4,753
Hispanic or Latino4.5%4,278
American Indian/Alaska Native2.1%1,996
Some Other Race1.1%1,046
Asian0.6%570
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Lafourche Parish based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$61,381
17.7% below national average
Per Capita Income
$32,716
14.7% below national average
Poverty Rate
16.6%
44.3% above national average
Median Age
38.8 years

Income & Poverty

$61,381Median Household Income
$32,716Per Capita Income
16.6%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$61,381$83,072
Families$78,226$97,952
Married-couple Families$78,226$87,613
Nonfamily Households$29,423$31,777

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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