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Lafourche Parish, Louisiana
Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. Lafourche Parish had 95,505 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.1% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). It holds 16 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 13 census-designated) and 27 census tracts. GEOID 22057.
Lafourche Parish is one of the 2 counties of the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
95,505
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 97,557 · ACS 2020-2024: 96,252
Median household income
$63,135
±$3,744 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$193,900
±$11,598 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$928
±$63 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
How many people live in Lafourche Parish, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 97,557 residents in Lafourche Parish. The Census Bureau estimates 95,505 for July 1, 2025, down 2.1% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 96,252 over 1,068 square miles of land.
| Measure | Lafourche Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 96,252 | 4,611,961 | −1,856 |
| Households | 37,762±553 | 1,804,780 | +867 |
| Average household size | 2.48±0.04 | 2.49 | −0.12 |
| Housing units | 41,447±78 | 2,108,902 | +330 |
Lafourche Parish's population since 2000
From 89,974 in 2000 to 95,505 in 2025: up 6.1%. 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 Lafourche Parish?
Lafourche Parish holds 16 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 13 census-designated places. The largest is Thibodaux with 15,573 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Thibodaux | 15,948 | $52,072 |
|---|---|---|
| Raceland | 9,768 | $60,286 |
| Bayou Blue | 13,352 | $63,958 |
| Galliano | 7,100 | $49,918 |
| Larose | 6,763 | $80,577 |
| Cut Off | 5,533 | $67,941 |
| Chackbay | 5,370 | $65,968 |
| Lockport | 2,490 | $60,398 |
| Lafourche Crossing | 2,427 | $73,309 |
| Mathews | 2,273 | $86,607 |
| Golden Meadow | 1,761 | $71,875 |
| Bayou Country ClubGEOID 2205260 | 1,304 | $111,696 |
| Lockport HeightsGEOID 2244970 | 1,171 | $125,654 |
| KraemerGEOID 2240210 | 877 | $51,935 |
| ChoctawGEOID 2215150 | 775 | $58,889 |
| Des AllemandsGEOID 2220680 | 2,179 | $88,390 |
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 Lafourche Parish?
The median resident of Lafourche Parish is 39.4 years old; 22.9% are under 18 and 16.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 74.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 12.8%. 2.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lafourche Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.4±0.4 | 38.0 | +1.6 |
| Under 18 years | 22.9% | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.6%±0.1 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.9% | 7.2% | +1.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 74.2%±0.3 pts | 55.7% | −2.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 12.8%±0.7 pts | 30.5% | −0.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 1.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 2.3%±0.2 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 | 4.0%±0.7 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.3%±0.4 pts | 4.9% | −0.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.7%±0.8 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.1%±0.5 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 15.9%±1.1 pts | 16.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.7%±0.8 pts | 7.8% | −3.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.5%±1.4 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.1%±1.3 pts | 27.0% | +4.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.9%±0.8 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5%±0.2 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 Lafourche Parish earn?
Half of Lafourche Parish's 37,762 households earn less than $63,135 a year (±$3,744), against $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 the median was $68,311 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $5,176 after inflation. 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lafourche Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,135±$3,744 | $60,756 | −$5,176 |
| Mean household income | $84,949±$3,676 | $87,038 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,881±$1,360 | $35,038 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.0%±1.5 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.6%±3.2 pts | 25.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.0%±1.7 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.7%±1.3 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 Lafourche Parish?
Owners occupy 79.9% of Lafourche Parish's occupied homes and renters 20.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $193,900 by its owner (±$11,598). The median renter pays $928 a month including utilities, and 50.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lafourche Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $193,900±$11,598 | $216,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $928±$63 | $1,064 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 50.6%±5.8 pts | 46.3% | +13.2 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,508±$60 | $1,604 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.9%±1.8 pts | 67.4% | +3.4 pts |
| Housing units | 41,447±78 | 2,108,902 | +330 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4%±0.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.3%±3.5 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.9%±1.9 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 16.7%±1.7 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5%±0.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.1%±0.9 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 Lafourche Parish building?
Builders took permits for 344 new housing units across Lafourche Parish in 2025 (312 single-family), 3.6 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 Lafourche Parish get to work?
80.7% of Lafourche Parish's workers drive alone and 4.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.2%.
| Measure | Lafourche Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.8%±1.3 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2%±0.9 pts | 6.3% | −2.0 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 80.7%±1.7 pts | 78.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.3%±1.5 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.7%±0.8 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.8%±0.9 pts | 8.1% | +1.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.1 min±1.1 | 25.7 min | −2.2 min |
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 Lafourche Parish's census tracts?
Lafourche Parish is divided into 27 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $29,643 (Tract 204) to $105,493 (Tract 202.02).
All 27 census tracts of Lafourche Parish, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Lafourche Parish compare with Louisiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 15th of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 27th of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 20th of 64 |
| Median household income | 21st of 64 |
| Median home value | 21st of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 23rd of 64 |
| Poverty rate | 42nd of 64 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18th of 64 |
| Median age | 32nd 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
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