Barataria, Louisiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 544, Barataria's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Barataria is a small community located in Louisiana, within Jefferson Parish. The total population is 544. It ranks as the 347th most populous out of 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Barataria is 53.5 years. This is 41% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Barataria is $78,869. This is 30% higher than the state median of $60,756. It is also 2% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.8%. This is 75% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Barataria, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $181,500. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $216,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Barataria is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 48% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Barataria has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.4% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (88.4% vs 55.7%). The Black or African American population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 30.5%.

Education

7.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 73% 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 76.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Barataria, Louisiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Louisiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.