City profile · Louisiana · Census ACS 2023

Broussard, LA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Broussard - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

13,791
Residents
$116,613
Median income
$301,000
Median home
$1,019
Median rent (state)

Broussard - the verdict

Nationally, Broussard sits in the 86th percentile for household income and the 25th percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

86th
percentile, household income
65th
percentile, home value
21st
percentile, median rent
25th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Broussard, LA

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 13,791 residents in Broussard, a small town within Louisiana. Median household income here is $116,613 per year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 8.5%. Broussard's housing stock carries a median value of $301,000, and the median resident age is 33.9 years. Educational attainment runs 40.5% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 75.5% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 220 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Rapid Growth), up 42% from five years earlier. Crime here tracks close to the national norm: FBI UCR figures show 2348.1 crimes per 100,000 residents, near the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score).

Living costs in Louisiana run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Louisiana at 88.2 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Well Below Average). Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,019 monthly. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Louisiana run around $212, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. The average commute for Broussard workers runs 20.6 minutes, with 91.3% driving alone and 3.7% working from home. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 95.2 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

13,791 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Louisiana

Median Household Income

$116,613 /yr

Poverty 8.5%

Cost of Living Index (state)

88.2 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Louisiana average

How does Broussard compare to other US cities?

Where Broussard sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 86% higher than other cities
Home value 65% pricier than other cities
Median rent 21% pricier than other cities
Safety 25% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Louisiana and the picture shifts: Broussard ranks #22 of 60 Louisiana cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Broussard against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Louisiana only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Louisiana-relative analysis

Median Home Value is Broussard's strongest outlier among Louisiana cities

Among the 419 Louisiana cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, Broussard ranks #22 - the 95th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Broussard only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#9 of 426
98th percentile in Louisiana
Median Gross Rent
#201 of 477
53rd percentile in Louisiana
Median Home Value
#22 of 419
95th percentile in Louisiana
Poverty Rate
#332 of 475
30th percentile in Louisiana
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#22 of 477
95th percentile in Louisiana

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Louisiana only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

86thIncome percentile
25thSafety percentile

86th percentile nationally for median household income · 25th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Broussard's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Broussard's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 56 Avg. percentile National median
Broussard's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Broussard's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$301,000 35th percentile more affordable than 35% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). This entry sits in this band. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Broussard $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Broussard, LA Broussard, LA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Broussard, LA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Broussard, LA median $116,613/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Broussard, LA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Broussard, LA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 40.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 8.5%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 75.5%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
13,791
Median Income
$116,613
Median Home Value
$301,000
Median Age
33.9
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Labor force participation
75.5%
Bachelor's Degree+
40.5%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2348.1
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
194.6
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
2153.5
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
3
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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13,000 residents14,000 residents15,000 residents16,000 residents17,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 13,521 residents 15,799 residents ▲ +16.8%
Broussard's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Rapid Growth
Total Permits (2024)
220
housing units authorized
Single-Family
206
detached homes
Multifamily
14
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
16
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 155
2020 199
2021 203
2022 196
2023 323
2024 220

Permit volume increased 42% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
20.6 minutes
Drive Alone
91.3%
Carpool
1.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
3.9%
Work from Home
3.7%

Based on 7,555 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Louisiana - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$40
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$42
avg/month
Total Utilities
$212
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Louisiana state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Louisiana state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Broussard sits in

Cost of Living Index
88.2
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,019/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
95.2 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Louisiana

Luling
13,873 people
Pineville
14,268 people
River Ridge
13,170 people
Mandeville
12,931 people
West Monroe
12,837 people
Gonzales
12,748 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Broussard's 13,791 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Worthington, MN
13,792 people
Olean, NY
13,798 people
Lumberton, TX
13,803 people
Halawa, HI
13,809 people
On Top of the World, FL
13,772 people
Waycross, GA
13,813 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Broussard's $116,613 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Valley Center, CA
$116,620 median income
Breinigsville, PA
$116,631 median income
Cold Spring, NY
$116,635 median income
Mansfield, TX
$116,590 median income
Cottonwood Heights, UT
$116,583 median income
Pickerington, OH
$116,645 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Broussard, LA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Broussard, LA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 76.1% 18.6% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 4.8% White 76.1% Black or African American 18.6% Asian 0.7% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 4.5% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Broussard compares to nearby Louisiana cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Broussard (this city) 13,791 $116,613
Luling 13,873 $82,273
Pineville 14,268 $51,583
River Ridge 13,170 $84,464
Census ACS 5-year FIPS LA FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Broussard, LA?

What is the population of Broussard, LA? +

Broussard, LA counts 13,791 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Broussard, LA? +

Median annual household income in Broussard runs $116,613, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Broussard? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Broussard; the closest available measure is the Louisiana state average, a cost of living index of 88.2 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Louisiana vary by metro area.

Is Broussard, LA safe? +

Broussard has a total crime rate of 2348.1 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Broussard, LA? +

Homes in Broussard carry a median value of $301,000, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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