Lafourche Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Name: Lafourche Parish, Louisiana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Lafourche Parish, Louisiana has a population of 96,252, the 15th most populous county in Louisiana. The median household income is $63,135 and the median home value is $193,900. The poverty rate is 17.0%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Lafourche Parish Quick Facts

Population 96,252

Median Household Income $63,135

Median Home Value $193,900

Poverty Rate 17.0%

Unemployment Rate 4.2%

Median Age 39.4 years

Homeownership Rate 79.9%

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.1%

High School Graduation 83.5%

Cities/Places 15

Population 96,252 15th of 64

Median Income $63,135 4% higher than state

Poverty Rate 17.0%

Unemployment 4.2%

How Lafourche Parish 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	96,670	96,252	-0.4%
Median household income	$63,439	$63,135	-0.5%
Median home value	$190,800	$193,900	+1.6%

Median Household Income

Lafourche Parish

$63,135

$60,756

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Lafourche Parish

$193,900

$216,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 20.6%

$25K-$50K 20.8%

$50K-$100K 26.4%

$100K+ 32.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.9%

$10K-$15K

5.7%

$15K-$20K

4.8%

$20K-$25K

4.2%

$25K-$30K

3.8%

$30K-$35K

3.9%

$35K-$40K

4.2%

$40K-$45K

4.9%

$45K-$50K

4.0%

$50K-$60K

6.1%

$60K-$75K

9.1%

$75K-$100K

11.2%

$100K-$125K

10.6%

$125K-$150K

7.2%

$150K-$200K

7.6%

$200K+

6.9%

Employment

4.2% Unemployment Rate State: 6.3%|National: 5.2%

56.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.9%

Renter 20.1%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $928/mo 17.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.9%

18-34

21.7%

35-54

25.0%

55-74

23.8%

75+

6.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 59 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Lafourche Parish

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Thibodaux	15,732	$52,072	19.6%	$232,500
Raceland	9,585	$60,286	13.8%	$187,800
Galliano	5,906	$49,918	18.3%	$134,200
Larose	5,515	$80,577	12.0%	$176,300
Chackbay	5,436	$65,968	7.4%	$217,000
Cut Off	5,398	$67,941	19.1%	$158,300
Lafourche Crossing	2,790	$73,309	28.4%	$269,100
Lockport	2,618	$60,398	10.8%	$160,800
Des Allemands	2,382	$88,390	2.4%	$196,000
Golden Meadow	1,854	$71,875	9.9%	$141,600
Mathews	1,598	$86,607	6.0%	$205,500
Bayou Country Club	1,497	$111,696	17.8%	$332,400
Lockport Heights	1,481	$125,654	7.5%	$322,700
Kraemer	1,065	$51,935	20.5%	$145,400
Choctaw	268	$58,889	11.9%	N/A

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Population Overview

Lafourche Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 96,252. It is the 15th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana. The county encompasses 15 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lafourche Parish is 39.4 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lafourche Parish is $63,135. This is 4% higher than the state median of $60,756. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.0%. This is 10% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $193,900. Housing costs are 10% lower than the state median of $216,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 79.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lafourche Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 12.8%. The Black or African American population (12.8%) is well below the state average of 30.5%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

21.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% 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 83.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Lafourche Parish come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Louisiana and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Lafourche Parish, Louisiana?

Lafourche Parish has a population of 96,252, making it the 15th most populous county in Louisiana.

What is the median income in Lafourche Parish?

The median household income in Lafourche Parish is $63,135 with a poverty rate of 17.0%.

How many cities are in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana?

Lafourche Parish contains 15 Census-designated places.