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Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana
Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. Pointe Coupee Parish had 19,520 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 6.0% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). It holds 5 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 7 census tracts. GEOID 22077.
Pointe Coupee Parish is one of the 10 counties of the Baton Rouge, LA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
19,520
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 20,758 · ACS 2020-2024: 20,217
Median household income
$65,961
±$5,777 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$179,300
±$14,777 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$817
±$200 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
How many people live in Pointe Coupee Parish, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 20,758 residents in Pointe Coupee Parish. The Census Bureau estimates 19,520 for July 1, 2025, down 6.0% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 20,217 over 555 square miles of land.
| Measure | Pointe Coupee Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 20,217 | 4,611,961 | −1,799 |
| Households | 8,335±259 | 1,804,780 | −625 |
| Average household size | 2.41±0.07 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 11,096±32 | 2,108,902 | −493 |
Pointe Coupee Parish's population since 2000
From 22,763 in 2000 to 19,520 in 2025: down 14.2%. 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 Pointe Coupee Parish?
Pointe Coupee Parish holds 5 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is New Roads with 4,216 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
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 Pointe Coupee Parish?
The median resident of Pointe Coupee Parish is 43.9 years old; 21.4% are under 18 and 22.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 59.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 32.6%. 1.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Pointe Coupee Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.9±1.0 | 38.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.4%±0.1 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.4%±0.1 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.5% | 7.2% | +0.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 59.7%±0.5 pts | 55.7% | −0.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 32.6%±1.7 pts | 30.5% | −3.2 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 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 | 3.6%±1.9 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.1%±0.6 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.3%±1.2 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.2%±1.2 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 20.1%±2.6 pts | 16.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.1%±2.0 pts | 7.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.9%±2.7 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.4%±2.5 pts | 27.0% | +3.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.5%±1.5 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9%±0.6 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 Pointe Coupee Parish earn?
Half of Pointe Coupee Parish's 8,335 households earn less than $65,961 a year (±$5,777), against $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 the median was $51,049 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $14,912 after inflation. 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pointe Coupee Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,961±$5,777 | $60,756 | +$14,912 |
| Mean household income | $86,618±$6,712 | $87,038 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,076±$2,530 | $35,038 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.5%±3.6 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.6%±9.8 pts | 25.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.0%±2.6 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.4%±2.8 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 Pointe Coupee Parish?
Owners occupy 80.0% of Pointe Coupee Parish's occupied homes and renters 20.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $179,300 by its owner (±$14,777). The median renter pays $817 a month including utilities, and 52.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pointe Coupee Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $179,300±$14,777 | $216,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $817±$200 | $1,064 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 52.3%±13.0 pts | 46.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,450±$164 | $1,604 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.0%±3.9 pts | 67.4% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 11,096±32 | 2,108,902 | −493 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.9%±1.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.6%±5.3 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.1%±3.0 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 24.6%±3.0 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2%±0.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.3%±1.8 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 Pointe Coupee Parish building?
Builders took permits for 41 new housing units across Pointe Coupee Parish in 2025 (41 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 Pointe Coupee Parish get to work?
87.2% of Pointe Coupee Parish's workers drive alone and 3.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.0%.
| Measure | Pointe Coupee Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.2%±2.3 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.0%±2.3 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 87.2%±3.2 pts | 78.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.6%±1.9 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.8%±1.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.3%±1.5 pts | 8.1% | +1.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.3 min±1.5 | 25.7 min | −5.2 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 Pointe Coupee Parish's census tracts?
Pointe Coupee Parish is divided into 7 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $40,769 (Tract 9522.01) to $77,100 (Tract 9522.02).
| Tract 951922077951900 | 4,997±801 | $71,957 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 952022077952000 | 2,072±421 | $41,071 |
| Tract 952122077952100 | 3,759±442 | $64,844 |
| Tract 9522.0122077952201 | 1,076±225 | $40,769 |
| Tract 9522.0222077952202 | 2,445±546 | $77,100 |
| Tract 952322077952300 | 1,899±419 | $48,111 |
| Tract 952422077952400 | 3,969±608 | $71,346 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Pointe Coupee Parish compare with Louisiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 44th of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 53rd of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 37th of 64 |
| Median household income | 15th of 64 |
| Median home value | 25th of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 40th of 64 |
| Poverty rate | 45th of 64 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26th of 64 |
| Median age | 3rd 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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