Bayou Gauche, Louisiana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Bayou Gauche, Louisiana had a total population of 1,908, the 201st largest community in Louisiana, with a median household income of $162,951, which is 168% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 168% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Louisiana.
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x.
Bayou Gauche Quick Facts
How Bayou Gauche 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 | 1,463 | 1,908 | +30.4% |
| Median household income | $149,107 | $162,951 | +9.3% |
| Median home value | $295,900 | $308,000 | +4.1% |
How Bayou Gauche Compares
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+)
Bayou Gauche Rankings in Louisiana
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Other Cities in St. Charles Parish
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luling | 13,960 | $76,539 | 13.6% | $273,800 |
| Destrehan | 11,619 | $90,509 | 17.3% | $320,700 |
| St. Rose | 7,644 | $74,075 | 8.1% | $238,900 |
| Hahnville | 3,520 | $100,956 | 6.7% | $246,100 |
| Norco | 2,781 | $71,220 | 14.8% | $238,100 |
| Montz | 2,074 | $91,875 | 4.7% | $308,800 |
| Boutte | 2,027 | $68,220 | 11.2% | $231,200 |
| Ama | 1,483 | $73,359 | 17.7% | $218,600 |
| New Sarpy | 1,247 | $51,989 | 9.4% | $95,700 |
| Paradis | 552 | $61,250 | 9.4% | $198,900 |
Cities Similar to Bayou Gauche
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deville | 1,572 | N/A | $124,600 | 16.6% | 16.2% |
| Presquille | 2,062 | $112,000 | $272,100 | 19.5% | 1.1% |
| Sorrento | 2,203 | $117,604 | $232,200 | 17.7% | 8.5% |
| Montz | 2,074 | $91,875 | $308,800 | 18.8% | 4.7% |
| Paulina | 1,785 | $88,839 | $283,100 | 30.3% | 2.1% |
Population Overview
Bayou Gauche is a small community located in Louisiana, within St. Charles Parish. The total population is 1,908. It ranks as the 201st most populous out of 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana.
Age Demographics
The median age in Bayou Gauche is 39.4 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Bayou Gauche is $162,951. This is 168% higher than the state median of $60,756. It is also 102% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Bayou Gauche. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Bayou Gauche, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $308,000. Housing costs are 42% higher than the state median of $216,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Bayou Gauche is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 95.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% higher than the state average of 67.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Bayou Gauche was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
24.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 9% 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 92.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Bayou Gauche, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Bayou Gauche, Louisiana?
Bayou Gauche, Louisiana has a population of 1,908 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Bayou Gauche, LA?
The median household income in Bayou Gauche is $162,951, which is 102% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Bayou Gauche, LA?
The ACS sample for Bayou Gauche recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Bayou Gauche, Louisiana?
Bayou Gauche's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Bayou Gauche, LA?
The median home value in Bayou Gauche is $308,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.9x.
How educated is Bayou Gauche, Louisiana?
24.6% of adults (25+) in Bayou Gauche hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 10.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.