Lafourche Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lafourche Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 96,670. It is the 15th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lafourche Parish is 39.0 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 37.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lafourche Parish is $63,439. This is 6% higher than the state median of $60,023. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 19% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.0%. This is 5% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $190,800. Housing costs are 9% lower than the state median of $208,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 78.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lafourche Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 13.1%. The Black or African American population (13.1%) is well below the state average of 30.8%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

20.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 26.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.8%.