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The South Vacherie Census Designated Place had a population of 3,990 as of July 1, 2019.
The primary coordinate point for South Vacherie is located at latitude 29.9274 and longitude -90.6998 in St. James Parish. The formal boundaries for the South Vacherie Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 5.12 sq. miles and a water area of 0.07 sq. miles. St. James Parish is in the Central time zone (GMT -6). The elevation is 0 feet.
The South Vacherie Census Designated Place (GNIS ID: 2402879) 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 South Vacherie Census Designated Place is located within Parish Governing Authority District 7, a minor civil division (MCD) of St. James Parish.
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HOUSING AFFORDABILITY INDEX | |
|---|---|
| South Vacherie, LA Housing Affordability Index is 204 State of Louisiana Housing Affordability Index is 143 | |
| The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability. | |
WEALTH INDEX | |
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| South Vacherie, LA Wealth Index is 94 State of Louisiana Wealth Index is 71 | |
| The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level. | |
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POPULATION | |
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| Total Population | 3,990 (100%) |
| Population in Households | 3,990 (100.0%) |
| Population in Families | 3,554 (89.1%) |
| Population in Group Quarters1 | 0 |
| Population Density | 779 |
| Diversity Index2 | 49 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $58,077 |
| Average Household Income | $79,193 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,246 |
| Wealth Index4 | 94 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,585 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,241 (78.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 232 (14.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 112 ( 7.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $143,333 |
| Housing Affordability Index3 | 204 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,473 |
| Average Household Size | 2.71 |
| Family Households | 1,134 |
| Average Family Size | 3 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR | 2010-2019 | 2019-2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 0.99% | 0.63% |
| Households | 1.09% | 0.71% |
| Families | 0.92% | 0.58% |
| Median Household Income | 2.22% | |
| Per Capita Income | 2.49% |
The table below compares South Vacherie to the other 474 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Louisiana by rank and percentile using July 1, 2019 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 | # 133 | 72nd |
| Population Density | # 192 | 60th |
| Diversity Index | # 220 | 54th |
| Median Household Income | # 72 | 85th |
| Per Capita Income | # 71 | 85th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Louisiana Census Data Comparison Tool.
