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The Bayou Gauche CDP(1) had a population of 1,908 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Bayou Gauche ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Louisiana. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Bayou Gauche is located at latitude 29.7874 and longitude -90.4131 in St. Charles Parish. The formal boundaries for the Bayou Gauche Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 12.85 sq. miles and a water area of 2.92 sq. miles. St. Charles Parish is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The Bayou Gauche Census Designated Place has a U1 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place with an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.
The Bayou Gauche Census Designated Place is located within Parish Governing Authority District 4, a minor civil division (MCD) of St. Charles Parish.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,908 (100%) |
| Population Density | 148 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 0 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $162,951 |
| Per Capita Income | $54,102 |
| Median Home Value | $308,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 717 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 596 (83.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 26 (3.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 95 (13.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 622 |
| Average Household Size | 3.07 |
| Family Households | 578 (92.9%) |
The table below compares Bayou Gauche to the other 489 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs 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 | # 201 | 59th |
| Population Density | # 402 | 18th |
| Median Household Income | # 1 | 100th |
| Per Capita Income | # 15 | 97th |
| Diversity Index | # 489 | 1st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Louisiana Census Data Comparison Tool.
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