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Acadia Parish, Louisiana
Acadia Parish, Louisiana. Acadia Parish had 57,032 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.9% since 2020, in line with Louisiana (−0.9%). It holds 13 places (10 cities, villages and boroughs and 3 census-designated) and 21 census tracts. GEOID 22001.
Acadia Parish is one of the 4 counties of the Lafayette, LA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
57,032
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 57,576 · ACS 2020-2024: 56,955
Median household income
$45,562
±$2,361 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$155,500
±$11,929 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$681
±$63 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
How many people live in Acadia Parish, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 57,576 residents in Acadia Parish. The Census Bureau estimates 57,032 for July 1, 2025, down 0.9% since 2020, in line with Louisiana (−0.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 56,955 over 655 square miles of land.
| Measure | Acadia Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 56,955 | 4,611,961 | −5,502 |
| Households | 22,099±409 | 1,804,780 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.54±0.05 | 2.49 | −0.22 |
| Housing units | 25,107±37 | 2,108,902 | −1,328 |
Acadia Parish's population since 2000
From 58,861 in 2000 to 57,032 in 2025: down 3.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Acadia Parish?
Acadia Parish holds 13 places: 10 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Crowley with 11,223 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Crowley | 11,710 | $28,642 |
|---|---|---|
| Rayne | 7,236 | $42,151 |
| Church Point | 4,179 | $46,087 |
| Iota | 1,304 | $40,833 |
| Estherwood | 694 | $45,833 |
| EganGEOID 2223025 | 618 | $93,196 |
| Morse | 599 | not published |
| MermentauGEOID 2249870 | 516 | $117,764 |
| BranchGEOID 2209235 | 431 | not published |
| Eunice | 9,422 | $35,436 |
| MidlandGEOID 2250325 | 249 | $66,389 |
| Duson | 1,326 | $25,054 |
| Basile | 1,214 | $52,415 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Acadia Parish?
The median resident of Acadia Parish is 37.1 years old; 26.0% are under 18 and 16.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 76.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 16.0%. 1.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Acadia Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1±1.1 | 38.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.0%±0.2 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.5%±0.1 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.3% | 7.2% | +0.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 76.2%±0.4 pts | 55.7% | −1.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 16.0%±0.9 pts | 30.5% | −1.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 1.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1%±1.1 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.2%±0.5 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.4%±1.2 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.8%±0.7 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 19.1%±1.7 pts | 16.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.4%±1.0 pts | 7.8% | −4.2 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.7%±1.8 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.9%±1.4 pts | 27.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.3%±1.0 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.1%±1.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Acadia Parish earn?
Half of Acadia Parish's 22,099 households earn less than $45,562 a year (±$2,361), against $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 the median was $53,407 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $7,845 after inflation. 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Acadia Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $45,562±$2,361 | $60,756 | −$7,845 |
| Mean household income | $66,194±$3,074 | $87,038 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,490±$1,289 | $35,038 | −$1,966 |
| People below the poverty line | 25.0%±2.3 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 31.7%±4.9 pts | 25.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 24.4%±2.1 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.9%±3.0 pts | 86.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Acadia Parish?
Owners occupy 67.0% of Acadia Parish's occupied homes and renters 33.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $155,500 by its owner (±$11,929). The median renter pays $681 a month including utilities, and 46.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Acadia Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $155,500±$11,929 | $216,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $681±$63 | $1,064 | −$134 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.2%±6.6 pts | 46.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,297±$111 | $1,604 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.0%±2.4 pts | 67.4% | −4.1 pts |
| Housing units | 25,107±37 | 2,108,902 | −1,328 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.5%±1.1 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.4%±2.3 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 17.5%±2.0 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±0.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.5%±1.3 pts | 6.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Acadia Parish building?
Builders took permits for 147 new housing units across Acadia Parish in 2025 (147 single-family), 2.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Acadia Parish get to work?
82.5% of Acadia Parish's workers drive alone and 5.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.7%.
| Measure | Acadia Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.2%±2.1 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.7%±1.6 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 82.5%±2.2 pts | 78.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.1%±1.5 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.9%±0.9 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.8%±1.6 pts | 8.1% | +3.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.4 min±1.9 | 25.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Acadia Parish's census tracts?
Acadia Parish is divided into 21 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $18,021 (Tract 9609.02) to $108,298 (Tract 9608.02).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Acadia Parish compare with Louisiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 19th of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 19th of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 24th of 64 |
| Median household income | 48th of 64 |
| Median home value | 35th of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 57th of 64 |
| Poverty rate | 16th of 64 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49th of 64 |
| Median age | 49th of 64 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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