Bayou Country Club, Louisiana Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Bayou Country Club is a small community located in Louisiana, within Lafourche Parish. The total population is 1,497. It ranks as the 223rd most populous out of 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bayou Country Club is 57.6 years. This is 52% higher than the state median of 38.0 years. Only 14.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 13.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bayou Country Club is $111,696. This is 84% higher than the state median of $60,756. It is also 38% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.8%. This is 6% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 2.4%. This is 63% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $332,400. Housing costs are 54% higher than the state median of $216,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 94.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bayou Country Club has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (97.8% vs 55.7%). The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 30.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 7.2%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

45.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Bayou Country Club in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 69% higher 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 95.1%. Notably, 24.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bayou Country Club, 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.