Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Pointe Coupee Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 20,438. It is the 44th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pointe Coupee Parish is 43.2 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 37.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pointe Coupee Parish is $59,351. This is 1% lower than the state median of $60,023. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.8%. This is 6% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 8.4%. This is 32% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $174,500. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $208,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Pointe Coupee Parish is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pointe Coupee Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 59.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 32.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

15.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% 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 81.5%.