Acadia Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026
Acadia Parish, Louisiana has a population of 56,955, the 19th most populous county in Louisiana. The median household income is $45,562 and the median home value is $155,500. The poverty rate is 25.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Acadia Parish Quick Facts
How Acadia Parish Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 57,218 | 56,955 | -0.5% |
| Median household income | $45,266 | $45,562 | +0.7% |
| Median home value | $146,900 | $155,500 | +5.9% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 59 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Acadia Parish
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowley | 11,422 | $28,642 | 47.7% | $144,900 |
| Rayne | 7,105 | $42,151 | 25.5% | $156,500 |
| Church Point | 4,096 | $46,087 | 24.0% | $96,700 |
| Basile | 1,790 | $52,415 | 17.4% | $100,700 |
| Iota | 1,481 | $40,833 | 32.0% | $157,500 |
| Morse | 1,099 | N/A | 21.8% | $82,600 |
| Egan | 1,015 | $93,196 | 10.3% | $220,000 |
| Mermentau | 627 | $117,764 | 20.4% | $55,300 |
| Estherwood | 622 | $45,833 | 27.2% | $88,900 |
| Branch | 268 | N/A | 43.9% | N/A |
| Midland | 203 | $66,389 | 0.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Acadia Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 56,955. It is the 19th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Acadia Parish is 37.1 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 38.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Acadia Parish is $45,562. This is 25% lower than the state median of $60,756. It is also 44% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 25.0%. This is 32% 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 7.7%. This is 23% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $155,500. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $216,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 67.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Acadia Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 16.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 7.2%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.
Education
13.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Acadia Parish come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Louisiana and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Acadia Parish, Louisiana?
Acadia Parish has a population of 56,955, making it the 19th most populous county in Louisiana.
What is the median income in Acadia Parish?
The median household income in Acadia Parish is $45,562 with a poverty rate of 25.0%.
How many cities are in Acadia Parish, Louisiana?
Acadia Parish contains 11 Census-designated places.