Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Name: Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana has a population of 20,217, the 44th most populous county in Louisiana. The median household income is $65,961 and the median home value is $179,300. The poverty rate is 16.5%.

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

Pointe Coupee Parish Quick Facts

Population 20,217

Median Household Income $65,961

Median Home Value $179,300

Poverty Rate 16.5%

Unemployment Rate 7.0%

Median Age 43.9 years

Homeownership Rate 80.0%

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.4%

High School Graduation 83.9%

Cities/Places 5

Population 20,217 44th of 64

Median Income $65,961 9% higher than state

Poverty Rate 16.5%

Unemployment 7.0%

How Pointe Coupee 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	20,438	20,217	-1.1%
Median household income	$59,351	$65,961	+11.1%
Median home value	$174,500	$179,300	+2.8%

Median Household Income

Pointe Coupee Parish

$65,961

$60,756

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Pointe Coupee Parish

$179,300

$216,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 20.2%

$25K-$50K 20.8%

$50K-$100K 25.4%

$100K+ 33.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.8%

$10K-$15K

6.8%

$15K-$20K

3.0%

$20K-$25K

3.5%

$25K-$30K

4.2%

$30K-$35K

5.5%

$35K-$40K

4.6%

$40K-$45K

3.7%

$45K-$50K

2.8%

$50K-$60K

5.0%

$60K-$75K

9.6%

$75K-$100K

10.9%

$100K-$125K

9.8%

$125K-$150K

7.3%

$150K-$200K

8.3%

$200K+

8.2%

Employment

7.0% Unemployment Rate State: 6.3%|National: 5.2%

56.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.0%

Renter 20.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $817/mo 14.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.4%

18-34

18.2%

35-54

23.2%

55-74

27.2%

75+

10.0%

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 Pointe Coupee Parish

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
New Roads	4,404	$51,328	24.6%	$168,200
Ventress	1,166	$71,458	9.2%	$302,200
Livonia	1,097	$72,500	20.1%	$211,200
Fordoche	934	$64,091	10.1%	$183,100
Morganza	600	$44,402	35.3%	$121,600

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Population Overview

Pointe Coupee Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 20,217. It is the 44th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pointe Coupee Parish is 43.9 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pointe Coupee Parish is $65,961. This is 9% higher than the state median of $60,756. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.5%. This is 13% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 7.0%. This is 11% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $179,300. Housing costs are 17% lower than the state median of $216,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Pointe Coupee Parish is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.0% 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 Pointe Coupee Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 59.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 32.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 7.2%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

18.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% 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 83.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Pointe Coupee 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 Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana?

Pointe Coupee Parish has a population of 20,217, making it the 44th most populous county in Louisiana.

What is the median income in Pointe Coupee Parish?

The median household income in Pointe Coupee Parish is $65,961 with a poverty rate of 16.5%.

How many cities are in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana?

Pointe Coupee Parish contains 5 Census-designated places.