Delacroix, Louisiana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Delacroix, Louisiana had a total population of 17, the 488th largest community in Louisiana. 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
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Delacroix Quick Facts
How Delacroix 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 | 14 | 17 | +21.4% |
How Delacroix Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
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Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
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Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 59 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Delacroix Rankings in Louisiana
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Other Cities in St. Bernard Parish
Cities Similar to Delacroix
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romeville | 26 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 19.2% |
| Powhatan | 35 | $18,333 | N/A | 0.0% | 5.7% |
| Marthaville | 41 | $63,750 | N/A | 12.2% | 7.3% |
| Trout | 42 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Oak Ridge | 63 | $108,438 | $168,800 | 27.3% | 4.8% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 17, Delacroix'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
Delacroix is a small community located in Louisiana, within St. Bernard Parish. The total population is 17. It ranks as the 488th most populous out of 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana.
Age Demographics
The median age in Delacroix is 78.5 years. This is 107% higher than the state median of 38.0 years. 64.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Delacroix. 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 Delacroix, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 48% higher than the state average of 67.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Delacroix is White (non-Hispanic), making up 64.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 35.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (35.3% vs 7.2%).
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Delacroix, 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 Delacroix, Louisiana?
Delacroix, Louisiana has a population of 17 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Delacroix, LA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Delacroix — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Delacroix, LA?
The ACS sample for Delacroix 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 Delacroix, Louisiana?
Delacroix's population is 64.7% White, 0.0% Black, 35.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Delacroix, LA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Delacroix — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Delacroix, Louisiana?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Delacroix hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.