Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana
Plaquemines Parish is home to 22,803 people. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line, below the Louisiana rate (18.9%). The median household income is $86,315.
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| Measure | Value | Louisiana | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,803 | 4,611,961 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $86,315 | $60,756 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 12.9% | 18.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 17.7% | 25.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 6.5% | 7.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.5% | 27.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $282,900 | $216,500 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,573 | $1,064 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 54.3% | 54.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 5.9% | 4.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 37.5 years | 38.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.