Louisiana Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 22,803 (100%) |
| Population Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 60 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $86,315 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,458 |
| Median Home Value | $282,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,736 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,229 (64.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,989 (20.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,518 (15.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 8,218 |
| Average Household Size | 2.69 |
| Family Households | 6,160 (75.0%) |
The table below compares Plaquemines Parish to the other 64 parishes and parish equivalents in Louisiana by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 39 | 41st |
| Population Density | # 48 | 27th |
| Median Household Income | # 3 | 97th |
| Per Capita Income | # 11 | 84th |
| Diversity Index | # 6 | 92nd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Louisiana Census Data Comparison Tool.
