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Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. Plaquemines Parish had 22,256 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 5.5% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). It holds 9 places (9 census-designated) and 10 census tracts. GEOID 22075.
Plaquemines Parish is one of the 7 counties of the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
22,256
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 23,515 · ACS 2020-2024: 22,803
Median household income
$86,315
±$6,612 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$282,900
±$36,881 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$1,573
±$118 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
How many people live in Plaquemines Parish, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 23,515 residents in Plaquemines Parish. The Census Bureau estimates 22,256 for July 1, 2025, down 5.5% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 22,803 over 781 square miles of land.
| Measure | Plaquemines Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 22,803 | 4,611,961 | −535 |
| Households | 8,218±259 | 1,804,780 | −701 |
| Average household size | 2.69±0.09 | 2.49 | +0.12 |
| Housing units | 9,736±44 | 2,108,902 | −438 |
Plaquemines Parish's population since 2000
From 26,757 in 2000 to 22,256 in 2025: down 16.8%. 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 Plaquemines Parish?
Plaquemines Parish holds 9 places: 9 census-designated places. The largest is Belle Chasse with 10,934 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Belle Chasse | 10,579 | $115,012 |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans StationGEOID 2255074 | 2,508 | $59,474 |
| Port SulphurGEOID 2262070 | 1,677 | $52,289 |
| BurasGEOID 2210985 | 1,109 | $54,167 |
| EmpireGEOID 2223725 | 905 | $47,083 |
| BoothvilleGEOID 2208710 | 718 | $26,514 |
| TriumphGEOID 2276440 | 268 | not published |
| Pointe a la HacheGEOID 2261440 | 183 | not published |
| VeniceGEOID 2278015 | 162 | $66,989 |
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 Plaquemines Parish?
The median resident of Plaquemines Parish is 37.5 years old; 24.6% are under 18 and 14.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 58.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 20.4%. 5.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Plaquemines Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.5±0.7 | 38.0 | +1.0 |
| Under 18 years | 24.6%±0.2 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.1%±0.5 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.8% | 7.2% | +2.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 58.8%±1.2 pts | 55.7% | −5.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 20.4%±1.2 pts | 30.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.5%±0.8 pts | 1.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.2%±2.0 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.9%±1.1 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.5%±1.6 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.4%±1.5 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 14.9%±2.1 pts | 16.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.5%±1.3 pts | 7.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.6%±2.1 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.5%±2.9 pts | 27.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.9%±1.6 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5%±0.8 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 Plaquemines Parish earn?
Half of Plaquemines Parish's 8,218 households earn less than $86,315 a year (±$6,612), against $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 the median was $70,401 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $15,914 after inflation. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Plaquemines Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $86,315±$6,612 | $60,756 | +$15,914 |
| Mean household income | $100,930±$7,962 | $87,038 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,458±$2,511 | $35,038 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.9%±3.2 pts | 18.9% | −5.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.7%±7.8 pts | 25.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.8%±3.5 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.5%±2.7 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 Plaquemines Parish?
Owners occupy 75.8% of Plaquemines Parish's occupied homes and renters 24.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $282,900 by its owner (±$36,881). The median renter pays $1,573 a month including utilities, and 47.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Plaquemines Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $282,900±$36,881 | $216,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,573±$118 | $1,064 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.5%±12.8 pts | 46.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,188±$125 | $1,604 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.8%±4.2 pts | 67.4% | +7.0 pts |
| Housing units | 9,736±44 | 2,108,902 | −438 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 13.2%±7.2 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 51.6%±3.1 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 28.2%±3.5 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.7%±1.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.4%±0.4 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 Plaquemines Parish building?
Builders took permits for 47 new housing units across Plaquemines Parish in 2025 (33 single-family), 2.1 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 Plaquemines Parish get to work?
80.5% of Plaquemines Parish's workers drive alone and 5.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.2%.
| Measure | Plaquemines Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.9%±2.6 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2%±1.8 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.5%±3.8 pts | 78.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.2%±3.1 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.0%±1.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.9%±1.9 pts | 8.1% | +4.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.8 min±1.7 | 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 Plaquemines Parish's census tracts?
Plaquemines Parish is divided into 10 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $43,125 (Tract 507) to $128,477 (Tract 502.02).
| Tract 50122075050100 | 1,641±433 | $58,750 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 502.0122075050201 | 4,617±626 | $114,875 |
| Tract 502.0222075050202 | 4,492±556 | $128,477 |
| Tract 50322075050300 | 4,700±632 | $63,698 |
| Tract 50422075050400 | 3,286±537 | $89,592 |
| Tract 50522075050500 | 1,412±394 | $51,496 |
| Tract 50622075050600 | 1,004±362 | $47,826 |
| Tract 50722075050700 | 727±250 | $43,125 |
| Tract 50822075050800 | 924±267 | not published |
| Tract 990022075990000 | 0±14 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Plaquemines Parish compare with Louisiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 38th of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 47th of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 45th of 64 |
| Median household income | 3rd of 64 |
| Median home value | 3rd of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 2nd of 64 |
| Poverty rate | 56th of 64 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17th of 64 |
| Median age | 45th 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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