Acadia Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Acadia Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 57,218. It is the 18th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Acadia Parish is 37.0 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 37.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Acadia Parish is $45,266. This is 25% lower than the state median of $60,023. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 42% lower. The poverty rate stands at 24.4%. This is 29% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 7.8%. This is 24% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $146,900. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $208,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 68.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Acadia Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 15.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

13.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 26.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.7%.