Lafourche Parish, Louisiana
Lafourche Parish is home to 96,252 people. 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line, below the Louisiana rate (18.9%). The median household income is $63,135.
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| Measure | Value | Louisiana | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 96,252 | 4,611,961 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $63,135 | $60,756 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 17.0% | 18.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 21.6% | 25.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 5.7% | 7.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.1% | 27.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $193,900 | $216,500 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $928 | $1,064 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 55.8% | 54.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 2.3% | 4.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 39.4 years | 38.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Assumption Parish
- Jefferson Parish
- St. Charles Parish
- St. James Parish
- St. John the Baptist Parish
- Terrebonne Parish
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.