Acadia Parish, LA
Acadia Parish Overview
57,674
TOTAL POPULATION
28,596
MALE POPULATION
29,078
FEMALE POPULATION
98.34
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.69
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$25,731
PER CAPITA INCOME
$61,506
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$44,977
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
50.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
49.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,656
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
24,855
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
55.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Acadia Parish Area Codes
Race in Acadia Parish
The most populous races in Acadia Parish are White / Caucasian (45,230 | 78.4%), Black / African American (9,511 | 16.5%), and Two or more Races (2,433 | 4.2%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 95 | 0.2% |
| Black / African American | 9,511 | 16.5% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,780 | 3.1% |
| Native / Alaskan | 248 | 0.4% |
| White / Caucasian | 45,230 | 78.4% |
| Two or more Races | 2,433 | 4.2% |
| Some other Race | 157 | 0.3% |
| Total | 57,674 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Acadia Parish
The most populous ancestries reported in Acadia Parish are French (8,630 | 15.0%), French Canadian (4,876 | 8.5%), German (4,312 | 7.5%), Cajun (4,223 | 7.3%), and American (4,164 | 7.2%), together accounting for 45.4% of all Acadia Parish residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 71 | 0.1% |
| Alsatian | 9 | 0.0% |
| American | 4,164 | 7.2% |
| Apache | 316 | 0.5% |
| Arab | 107 | 0.2% |
| Bhutanese | 12 | 0.0% |
| Blackfeet | 47 | 0.1% |
| Brazilian | 25 | 0.0% |
| British | 32 | 0.1% |
| Cajun | 4,223 | 7.3% |
| Canadian | 52 | 0.1% |
| Central American | 232 | 0.4% |
| Cherokee | 18 | 0.0% |
| Choctaw | 144 | 0.3% |
| Creek | 10 | 0.0% |
| Czechoslovakian | 5 | 0.0% |
| Dutch | 37 | 0.1% |
| English | 2,474 | 4.3% |
| European | 141 | 0.2% |
| French | 8,630 | 15.0% |
| French Canadian | 4,876 | 8.5% |
| German | 4,312 | 7.5% |
| Greek | 8 | 0.0% |
| Honduran | 165 | 0.3% |
| Houma | 10 | 0.0% |
| Indian (Asian) | 38 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 1,782 | 3.1% |
| Italian | 1,385 | 2.4% |
| Korean | 11 | 0.0% |
| Laotian | 95 | 0.2% |
| Lebanese | 78 | 0.1% |
| Macedonian | 8 | 0.0% |
| Malaysian | 11 | 0.0% |
| Mexican | 1,289 | 2.2% |
| Native Hawaiian | 9 | 0.0% |
| Norwegian | 85 | 0.2% |
| Panamanian | 1 | 0.0% |
| Polish | 42 | 0.1% |
| Puerto Rican | 29 | 0.1% |
| Romanian | 8 | 0.0% |
| Salvadoran | 66 | 0.1% |
| Scandinavian | 11 | 0.0% |
| Scotch-Irish | 133 | 0.2% |
| Scottish | 129 | 0.2% |
| Sioux | 77 | 0.1% |
| South American | 17 | 0.0% |
| Spaniard | 70 | 0.1% |
| Spanish | 89 | 0.2% |
| Spanish American | 32 | 0.1% |
| Sri Lankan | 37 | 0.1% |
| Subsaharan African | 71 | 0.1% |
| Swedish | 16 | 0.0% |
| Swiss | 4 | 0.0% |
| Thai | 36 | 0.1% |
| Venezuelan | 17 | 0.0% |
| Welsh | 83 | 0.1% |
| West Indian | 12 | 0.0% | View All 57 Rows |
Immigrants in Acadia Parish
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Acadia Parish came from Latin America (340 | 0.6%), Central America (298 | 0.5%), Mexico (162 | 0.3%), Honduras (85 | 0.2%), and South America (42 | 0.1%), together accounting for 1.6% of all Acadia Parish residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 11 | 0.0% |
| Asia | 28 | 0.1% |
| Brazil | 25 | 0.0% |
| Central America | 298 | 0.5% |
| Eastern Africa | 11 | 0.0% |
| El Salvador | 16 | 0.0% |
| England | 1 | 0.0% |
| Europe | 10 | 0.0% |
| Germany | 9 | 0.0% |
| Honduras | 85 | 0.2% |
| India | 26 | 0.1% |
| Latin America | 340 | 0.6% |
| Mexico | 162 | 0.3% |
| Northern Europe | 1 | 0.0% |
| Panama | 35 | 0.1% |
| Philippines | 2 | 0.0% |
| South America | 42 | 0.1% |
| South Central Asia | 26 | 0.1% |
| South Eastern Asia | 2 | 0.0% |
| Venezuela | 17 | 0.0% |
| Western Europe | 9 | 0.0% | View All 21 Rows |
Sex and Age in Acadia Parish
Sex and Age in Acadia Parish
The most populous age groups in Acadia Parish are 5 to 9 Years (2,386 | 8.3%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (2,240 | 7.7%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 2,268 (7.9%) | 1,593 (5.5%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 2,386 (8.3%) | 1,871 (6.4%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 1,959 (6.9%) | 2,240 (7.7%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 2,282 (8.0%) | 1,833 (6.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 1,512 (5.3%) | 1,661 (5.7%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 1,895 (6.6%) | 1,893 (6.5%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 1,803 (6.3%) | 1,918 (6.6%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 2,040 (7.1%) | 1,840 (6.3%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 1,641 (5.7%) | 1,737 (6.0%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 1,400 (4.9%) | 1,692 (5.8%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 1,737 (6.1%) | 1,832 (6.3%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 1,765 (6.2%) | 1,812 (6.2%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 1,896 (6.6%) | 2,120 (7.3%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 1,512 (5.3%) | 1,510 (5.2%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 1,084 (3.8%) | 1,335 (4.6%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 624 (2.2%) | 995 (3.4%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 446 (1.6%) | 579 (2.0%) |
| 85 Years and over | 346 (1.2%) | 617 (2.1%) |
| Total | 28,596 (100.0%) | 29,078 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Acadia Parish
Median Family Size in Acadia Parish
The median family size in Acadia Parish is 3.27 persons per family, with single female/mother families (3,006 | 20.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.43 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,063 | 7.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.06 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 10,489 (72.1%) | 3.25 |
| Single Male/Father | 1,063 (7.3%) | 3.06 |
| Single Female/Mother | 3,006 (20.6%) | 3.43 |
| Total Families | 14,558 (100.0%) | 3.27 |
Median Household Size in Acadia Parish
The median household size in Acadia Parish is 2.65 persons per household, with single female/mother households (3,006 | 14.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.61 persons per household. non-family households (6,830 | 31.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.15 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 10,489 (49.0%) | 3.28 |
| Single Male/Father | 1,063 (5.0%) | 3.38 |
| Single Female/Mother | 3,006 (14.1%) | 3.61 |
| Non-family | 6,830 (31.9%) | 1.15 |
| Total Households | 21,388 (100.0%) | 2.65 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Acadia Parish
Out of a total of 21,388 households in Acadia Parish, 14,558 (68.1%) are family households, while 6,830 (31.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 6,171, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 5,989.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 5,989 (28.0%) |
| 2-Person Households | 6,171 (28.8%) | 796 (3.7%) |
| 3-Person Households | 3,844 (18.0%) | 45 (0.2%) |
| 4-Person Households | 2,565 (12.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 1,194 (5.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 361 (1.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 423 (2.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 14,558 (68.1%) | 6,830 (31.9%) |
Female Fertility in Acadia Parish
Fertility by Age in Acadia Parish
Average fertility rate in Acadia Parish is 62.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 88.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 59.4% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 89 (11.0%) | 49.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 481 (59.4%) | 88.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 240 (29.6%) | 42.0 |
| Total | 810 (100.0%) | 62.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Acadia Parish
38.0% of women with births (810) in Acadia Parish are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 50.4% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 89 (100.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 189 (39.3%) | 292 (60.7%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 119 (49.6%) | 121 (50.4%) |
| Total | 308 (38.0%) | 502 (62.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Acadia Parish
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 279 (34.4%) | 92.0 |
| High School Diploma | 339 (41.8%) | 77.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 126 (15.6%) | 32.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 66 (8.2%) | 54.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 810 (100.0%) | 62.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Acadia Parish
62.0% of women with births in Acadia Parish are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 85.3% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 41 (14.7%) | 238 (85.3%) |
| High School Diploma | 160 (47.2%) | 179 (52.8%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 41 (32.5%) | 85 (67.5%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 66 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 308 (38.0%) | 502 (62.0%) |
Income in Acadia Parish
Income Overview in Acadia Parish
Per Capita Income in Acadia Parish is $25,731, while median incomes of families and households are $61,506 and $44,977 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 57,674 | $25,731 |
| Median Family Income | 14,558 | $61,506 |
| Mean Family Income | 14,558 | $79,470 |
| Median Household Income | 21,388 | $44,977 |
| Mean Household Income | 21,388 | $66,417 |
| Income Deficit | 14,558 | $11,656 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 57,674 | 50.92% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 57,674 | 49.08¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 57,674 | 0.48 |
Earnings by Sex in Acadia Parish
Average Earnings in Acadia Parish are $34,771, $48,539 for men and $23,823 for women, a difference of 50.9%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 13,517 (54.1%) | $48,539 |
| Female | 11,481 (45.9%) | $23,823 |
| Total | 24,998 (100.0%) | $34,771 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Acadia Parish
The most common earnings brackets in Acadia Parish are $100,000+ for men (1,909 | 14.1%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (1,228 | 10.7%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 437 (3.2%) | 861 (7.5%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 402 (3.0%) | 679 (5.9%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 287 (2.1%) | 617 (5.4%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 438 (3.2%) | 550 (4.8%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 231 (1.7%) | 492 (4.3%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 463 (3.4%) | 758 (6.6%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 379 (2.8%) | 654 (5.7%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 167 (1.2%) | 330 (2.9%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 402 (3.0%) | 420 (3.7%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 265 (2.0%) | 717 (6.2%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 549 (4.1%) | 1,228 (10.7%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 695 (5.1%) | 542 (4.7%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 962 (7.1%) | 873 (7.6%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 615 (4.5%) | 551 (4.8%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 629 (4.6%) | 362 (3.2%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 714 (5.3%) | 232 (2.0%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 1,257 (9.3%) | 339 (2.9%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 1,005 (7.4%) | 344 (3.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,711 (12.7%) | 687 (6.0%) |
| $100,000+ | 1,909 (14.1%) | 245 (2.1%) |
| Total | 13,517 (100.0%) | 11,481 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Acadia Parish
Average earnings in Acadia Parish are $53,684 for men and $27,187 for women, a difference of 49.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $78,036, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $34,626. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $54,821, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $18,063.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $34,626 | $18,063 |
| High School Diploma | $52,298 | $22,333 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $57,598 | $26,176 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $67,829 | $42,633 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,036 | $54,821 |
| Total | $53,684 | $27,187 |
Family Income in Acadia Parish
Family Income Brackets in Acadia Parish
According to the Acadia Parish family income data, there are 2,446 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 16.8% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 713 families (4.9%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 932 | 6.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 859 | 5.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,339 | 9.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,368 | 9.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,951 | 13.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,791 | 12.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,155 | 14.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2,446 | 16.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1,019 | 7.0% |
| $200,000+ | 713 | 4.9% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Acadia Parish
4-person families (2,479 | 17.0%) account for the highest median family income in Acadia Parish with $98,669 per family, while 4-person families (2,479 | 17.0%) have the highest median income of $24,667 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 6,575 (45.2%) | $47,432 |
| 3-Person Families | 3,771 (25.9%) | $69,221 |
| 4-Person Families | 2,479 (17.0%) | $98,669 |
| 5-Person Families | 1,027 (7.0%) | $74,583 |
| 6-Person Families | 306 (2.1%) | $0 |
| 7+ Person Families | 400 (2.8%) | $49,044 |
| Total | 14,558 (100.0%) | $61,506 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Acadia Parish
The median family income in Acadia Parish is $61,506, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,137) having the highest median family income of $136,922, while families with no earners (3,088) have the lowest median family income of $29,261, accounting for 7.8% and 21.2% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 3,088 (21.2%) | $29,261 |
| 1 Earner | 5,482 (37.7%) | $44,650 |
| 2 Earners | 4,851 (33.3%) | $95,657 |
| 3+ Earners | 1,137 (7.8%) | $136,922 |
| Total | 14,558 (100.0%) | $61,506 |
Household Income in Acadia Parish
Household Income Brackets in Acadia Parish
With 3,144 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Acadia Parish, accounting for 14.7% of all households. In contrast, only 749 households (3.5%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 1,604 | 7.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1,882 | 8.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2,652 | 12.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2,310 | 10.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3,144 | 14.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,759 | 12.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,524 | 11.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2,695 | 12.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1,069 | 5.0% |
| $200,000+ | 749 | 3.5% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Acadia Parish
The median household income in Acadia Parish is $44,977, with the highest median household income of $67,829 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 6,965 households (32.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $16,084, with 640 households (3.0%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 640 (3.0%) | $16,084 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 6,965 (32.6%) | $67,829 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 8,076 (37.8%) | $51,209 |
| 65+ Years | 5,707 (26.7%) | $31,845 |
| Total | 21,388 (100.0%) | $44,977 |
Poverty in Acadia Parish
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Acadia Parish
With 21.3% poverty level for males and 26.1% for females among the residents of Acadia Parish, 6 to 11 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,056 males (46.9%) and 231 females (49.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 1,018 (44.9%) | 604 (38.0%) |
| 5 Years | 153 (19.9%) | 231 (49.6%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 1,056 (46.9%) | 910 (37.1%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 413 (33.6%) | 218 (19.2%) |
| 15 Years | 33 (7.4%) | 79 (27.7%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 279 (30.3%) | 218 (23.5%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 376 (15.7%) | 810 (35.5%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 641 (17.6%) | 1,207 (31.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 528 (14.6%) | 886 (24.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 465 (14.9%) | 613 (17.4%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 613 (17.2%) | 985 (25.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 333 (13.2%) | 330 (11.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 73 (5.5%) | 387 (20.2%) |
| Total | 5,981 (21.3%) | 7,478 (26.1%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Acadia Parish
According to the poverty statistics in Acadia Parish, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 94.5% of males and 88.1% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 1,250 (55.1%) | 987 (62.0%) |
| 5 Years | 616 (80.1%) | 235 (50.4%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 1,197 (53.1%) | 1,542 (62.9%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 818 (66.4%) | 918 (80.8%) |
| 15 Years | 413 (92.6%) | 206 (72.3%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 642 (69.7%) | 708 (76.5%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 2,026 (84.4%) | 1,472 (64.5%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 3,010 (82.4%) | 2,601 (68.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 3,087 (85.4%) | 2,680 (75.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2,665 (85.1%) | 2,911 (82.6%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 2,946 (82.8%) | 2,920 (74.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,182 (86.8%) | 2,445 (88.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,265 (94.5%) | 1,534 (79.8%) |
| Total | 22,117 (78.7%) | 21,159 (73.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Acadia Parish
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Acadia Parish show that 9.9% or 1,042 of the total 10,489 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 57.1%, comprising of 174 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 8.0%, which includes 497 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 5,738 (92.0%) | 497 (8.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 2,949 (91.7%) | 266 (8.3%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 629 (85.7%) | 105 (14.3%) |
| 5 or more Children | 131 (42.9%) | 174 (57.1%) |
| Total | 9,447 (90.1%) | 1,042 (9.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Acadia Parish
According to the poverty data in Acadia Parish, 27.4% or 291 single-father households and 52.6% or 1,582 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 178 households (45.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 39 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 178 (45.4%) | 237 (29.4%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 76 (13.6%) | 812 (51.7%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 37 (32.7%) | 494 (83.6%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 39 (100.0%) |
| Total | 291 (27.4%) | 1,582 (52.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Acadia Parish
The poverty data for Acadia Parish shows that 1,042 of the married-couple family households (9.9%) and 1,873 of the single-parent households (46.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 174 households (57.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 39 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 497 (8.0%) | 415 (34.6%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 266 (8.3%) | 888 (41.7%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 105 (14.3%) | 531 (75.4%) |
| 5 or more Children | 174 (57.1%) | 39 (100.0%) |
| Total | 1,042 (9.9%) | 1,873 (46.0%) |
Employment Characteristics in Acadia Parish
Employment by Class of Employer in Acadia Parish
Among the 22,432 employed individuals in Acadia Parish, private company employees (15,477 | 69.0%), local government employees (1,848 | 8.2%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (1,821 | 8.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 15,477 | 69.0% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 964 | 4.3% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 1,821 | 8.1% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 1,306 | 5.8% |
| Local Government Employees | 1,848 | 8.2% |
| State Government Employees | 651 | 2.9% |
| Federal Government Employees | 287 | 1.3% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 78 | 0.4% |
| Total | 22,432 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Acadia Parish
According to the labor force statistics for Acadia Parish, out of the total population over 16 years of age (44,623), 55.7% or 24,855 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.8% or 2,187 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 80.9% or 3,064 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 31.0% or 467 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 1,505 (44.5%) | 467 (31.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 2,424 (76.4%) | 381 (15.7%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 3,064 (80.9%) | 322 (10.5%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 2,910 (78.2%) | 265 (9.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 5,146 (70.9%) | 329 (6.4%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 4,749 (71.3%) | 195 (4.1%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 2,139 (59.8%) | 83 (3.9%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 1,643 (40.9%) | 113 (6.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,192 (21.9%) | 23 (1.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 69 (1.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 24,855 (55.7%) | 2,187 (8.8%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Acadia Parish
According to labor force statistics for Acadia Parish, 67.7% of individuals (19,647) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (29,021) are in the labor force, with 6.7% or 1,316 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 79.4% or 5,662 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 15.2% or 320 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 2,104 (42.0%) | 761 (15.2%) |
| High School Diploma | 8,683 (68.4%) | 533 (4.2%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 5,662 (79.4%) | 670 (9.4%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 3,199 (76.4%) | 121 (2.9%) |
| Total | 19,647 (67.7%) | 1,944 (6.7%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Acadia Parish
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Acadia Parish are Management (1,675 | 7.4%), Community & Social Service (1,566 | 6.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,514 | 6.7%), Education Instruction & Library (1,035 | 4.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (815 | 3.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Acadia Parish, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (91.0%), and Computers & Mathematics (88.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (91.7%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (86.6%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (86.4%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 1,010 (60.3%) | 665 (39.7%) |
| Business & Financial | 298 (60.1%) | 198 (39.9%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 742 (91.0%) | 73 (9.0%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 331 (88.0%) | 45 (12.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 350 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 61 (68.5%) | 28 (31.5%) |
| Community & Social Service | 277 (17.7%) | 1,289 (82.3%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 122 (58.9%) | 85 (41.1%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 44 (32.1%) | 93 (67.9%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 86 (8.3%) | 949 (91.7%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 25 (13.4%) | 162 (86.6%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 206 (13.6%) | 1,308 (86.4%) |
| Health Technologists | 128 (16.9%) | 630 (83.1%) |
| Total (Category) | 2,533 (41.8%) | 3,533 (58.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 12,341 (54.5%) | 10,312 (45.5%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Acadia Parish are Food Preparation & Serving (1,387 | 6.1%), Healthcare Support (1,274 | 5.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (731 | 3.2%), Personal Care & Service (569 | 2.5%), and Security & Protection (567 | 2.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Acadia Parish, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (95.9%), Security & Protection (85.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (68.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (79.7%), Personal Care & Service (77.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (49.9%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 258 (20.3%) | 1,016 (79.7%) |
| Security & Protection | 483 (85.2%) | 84 (14.8%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 152 (68.5%) | 70 (31.5%) |
| Law Enforcement | 331 (95.9%) | 14 (4.1%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 695 (50.1%) | 692 (49.9%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 367 (50.2%) | 364 (49.8%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 127 (22.3%) | 442 (77.7%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,930 (42.6%) | 2,598 (57.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 12,341 (54.5%) | 10,312 (45.5%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Acadia Parish are Office & Administration (2,923 | 12.9%), and Sales & Related (2,251 | 9.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 1,137 (50.5%) | 1,114 (49.5%) |
| Office & Administration | 472 (16.2%) | 2,451 (83.9%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,609 (31.1%) | 3,565 (68.9%) |
| Total (Overall) | 12,341 (54.5%) | 10,312 (45.5%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Acadia Parish are Construction & Extraction (1,924 | 8.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,129 | 5.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (36 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 28 (77.8%) | 8 (22.2%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 1,855 (96.4%) | 69 (3.6%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 1,129 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 3,012 (97.5%) | 77 (2.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 12,341 (54.5%) | 10,312 (45.5%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Acadia Parish are Production (1,875 | 8.3%), Transportation (1,326 | 5.9%), and Material Moving (595 | 2.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 1,731 (92.3%) | 144 (7.7%) |
| Transportation | 1,114 (84.0%) | 212 (16.0%) |
| Material Moving | 412 (69.2%) | 183 (30.8%) |
| Total (Category) | 3,257 (85.8%) | 539 (14.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 12,341 (54.5%) | 10,312 (45.5%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Acadia Parish
Employment Industries in Acadia Parish
The major employment industries in Acadia Parish include Health Care & Social Assistance (4,225 | 18.6%), Retail Trade (2,509 | 11.1%), Manufacturing (2,108 | 9.3%), Construction (1,875 | 8.3%), and Educational Services (1,693 | 7.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Acadia Parish
The Acadia Parish industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (94.6%), and Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (93.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Educational Services (87.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (76.4%), and Professional & Scientific (71.1%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 316 (94.6%) | 18 (5.4%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 1,253 (93.8%) | 83 (6.2%) |
| Construction | 1,616 (86.2%) | 259 (13.8%) |
| Manufacturing | 1,801 (85.4%) | 307 (14.6%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 281 (59.7%) | 190 (40.3%) |
| Retail Trade | 1,101 (43.9%) | 1,408 (56.1%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 716 (74.7%) | 243 (25.3%) |
| Utilities | 282 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Information | 201 (57.1%) | 151 (42.9%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 425 (50.6%) | 415 (49.4%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 137 (64.6%) | 75 (35.4%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 238 (28.9%) | 586 (71.1%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 538 (69.6%) | 235 (30.4%) |
| Educational Services | 213 (12.6%) | 1,480 (87.4%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 999 (23.6%) | 3,226 (76.4%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 471 (77.6%) | 136 (22.4%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 522 (42.7%) | 700 (57.3%) |
| Public Administration | 624 (76.7%) | 190 (23.3%) |
| Total | 12,341 (54.5%) | 10,312 (45.5%) |
Education in Acadia Parish
School Enrollment in Acadia Parish
The most common levels of schooling among the 13,345 students in Acadia Parish are middle school (3,502 | 26.2%), elementary school (3,075 | 23.0%), and high school (2,974 | 22.3%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 771 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 1,128 | 8.5% |
| Elementary School | 3,075 | 23.0% |
| Middle School | 3,502 | 26.2% |
| High School | 2,974 | 22.3% |
| College / Undergraduate | 1,670 | 12.5% |
| Graduate / Professional | 225 | 1.7% |
| Total | 13,345 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Acadia Parish
Out of a total of 13,345 students who are enrolled in schools in Acadia Parish, 2,282 (17.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 11,063 (82.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 80 (26.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 444 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 395 (74.4%) | 136 (25.6%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 3,402 (85.6%) | 572 (14.4%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 3,470 (83.7%) | 678 (16.4%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 1,905 (74.9%) | 638 (25.1%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 597 (90.2%) | 65 (9.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 626 (84.6%) | 114 (15.4%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 444 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 Years and over | 223 (73.6%) | 80 (26.4%) |
| Total | 11,063 (82.9%) | 2,282 (17.1%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Acadia Parish
Education (1,204 | 22.2%), business (1,038 | 19.1%), science & technology (879 | 16.2%), liberal arts & history (530 | 9.8%), and arts & humanities (391 | 7.2%) are the most common fields of study among 5,432 individuals in Acadia Parish who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 53 | 1.0% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 246 | 4.5% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 297 | 5.5% |
| Psychology | 76 | 1.4% |
| Social Sciences | 58 | 1.1% |
| Engineering | 251 | 4.6% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 50 | 0.9% |
| Science & Technology | 879 | 16.2% |
| Business | 1,038 | 19.1% |
| Education | 1,204 | 22.2% |
| Literature & Languages | 92 | 1.7% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 530 | 9.8% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 202 | 3.7% |
| Communications | 65 | 1.2% |
| Arts & Humanities | 391 | 7.2% |
| Total | 5,432 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Acadia Parish
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Acadia Parish
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Acadia Parish are males with 2 vehicles (4,963, accounting for 40.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (4,276, making up 49.0%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 214 (1.7%) | 303 (3.0%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 2,395 (19.5%) | 2,633 (26.0%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 4,963 (40.4%) | 4,276 (42.2%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 3,007 (24.5%) | 1,858 (18.3%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 1,554 (12.6%) | 862 (8.5%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 159 (1.3%) | 194 (1.9%) |
| Total | 12,292 (100.0%) | 10,126 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Acadia Parish
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Acadia Parish are 10 to 14 minutes (3,153 commuters, 14.7%), 20 to 24 minutes (3,113 commuters, 14.5%), and 15 to 19 minutes (2,609 commuters, 12.1%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 940 | 4.4% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 2,048 | 9.5% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 3,153 | 14.7% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 2,609 | 12.1% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 3,113 | 14.5% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 1,667 | 7.8% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 2,566 | 11.9% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 590 | 2.7% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 704 | 3.3% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 1,818 | 8.5% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 1,516 | 7.0% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 771 | 3.6% |
Commute Time by Sex in Acadia Parish
The most common commute times in Acadia Parish are 20 to 24 minutes (1,941 commuters, 16.5%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (1,442 commuters, 14.8%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 363 (3.1%) | 577 (5.9%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 699 (5.9%) | 1,349 (13.9%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 1,730 (14.7%) | 1,423 (14.6%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 1,167 (9.9%) | 1,442 (14.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 1,941 (16.5%) | 1,172 (12.1%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 867 (7.4%) | 800 (8.2%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 1,417 (12.0%) | 1,149 (11.8%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 168 (1.4%) | 422 (4.3%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 541 (4.6%) | 163 (1.7%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 1,112 (9.4%) | 706 (7.3%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 1,160 (9.9%) | 356 (3.7%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 609 (5.2%) | 162 (1.7%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Acadia Parish
The most frequent times of departure to work in Acadia Parish are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,737, 14.7%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,992, 20.5%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 1,074 (9.1%) | 387 (4.0%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 1,135 (9.6%) | 420 (4.3%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 1,561 (13.3%) | 364 (3.7%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 1,617 (13.7%) | 889 (9.1%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 1,542 (13.1%) | 1,502 (15.4%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 1,737 (14.7%) | 1,992 (20.5%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 1,094 (9.3%) | 1,318 (13.6%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 578 (4.9%) | 558 (5.7%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 227 (1.9%) | 547 (5.6%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 153 (1.3%) | 552 (5.7%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 88 (0.7%) | 84 (0.9%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 31 (0.3%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 384 (3.3%) | 387 (4.0%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 584 (5.0%) | 690 (7.1%) |
| Total | 11,774 (100.0%) | 9,721 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Acadia Parish
Occupancy by Ownership in Acadia Parish
Of the total 21,388 dwellings in Acadia Parish, owner-occupied units account for 14,627 (68.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 6,761 (31.6%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 14,627 | 68.4% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 6,761 | 31.6% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 21,388 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Acadia Parish
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 5,989 | 28.0% |
| 2-Person Household | 6,967 | 32.6% |
| 3-Person Household | 3,889 | 18.2% |
| 4+ Person Household | 4,543 | 21.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 21,388 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Acadia Parish
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 3,421 (57.1%) | 2,568 (42.9%) |
| 2-Person Household | 5,480 (78.7%) | 1,487 (21.3%) |
| 3-Person Household | 2,648 (68.1%) | 1,241 (31.9%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 3,078 (67.7%) | 1,465 (32.3%) |
| Total Housing Units | 14,627 (68.4%) | 6,761 (31.6%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Acadia Parish
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 2,331 (57.6%) | 1,715 (42.4%) |
| High School Diploma | 6,064 (70.6%) | 2,520 (29.4%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 3,525 (64.5%) | 1,943 (35.5%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 2,707 (82.3%) | 583 (17.7%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Acadia Parish
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 4,066 | 19.0% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 3,539 | 16.6% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 3,580 | 16.7% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 4,496 | 21.0% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 3,458 | 16.2% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 1,708 | 8.0% |
| 85 Years and Over | 541 | 2.5% |
| Total | 21,388 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Acadia Parish
Median Income by Occupancy in Acadia Parish
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 14,627 (68.4%) | $61,785 |
| Renter-Occupied | 6,761 (31.6%) | $24,036 |
| Average | 21,388 (100.0%) | $44,977 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Acadia Parish
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 333 (2.3%) | 251 (3.7%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 326 (2.2%) | 684 (10.1%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 716 (4.9%) | 1,167 (17.3%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 438 (3.0%) | 778 (11.5%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 784 (5.4%) | 649 (9.6%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,242 (8.5%) | 1,067 (15.8%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2,412 (16.5%) | 730 (10.8%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,068 (14.1%) | 699 (10.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,957 (13.4%) | 572 (8.5%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2,599 (17.8%) | 92 (1.4%) |
| $150,000 or more | 1,752 (12.0%) | 72 (1.1%) |
| Total | 14,627 (100.0%) | 6,761 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Acadia Parish
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 3,684 (25.2%) | 455 (6.7%) |
| $300 to $499 | 3,097 (21.2%) | 1,137 (16.8%) |
| $500 to $799 | 2,348 (16.1%) | 1,785 (26.4%) |
| $800 to $999 | 1,236 (8.5%) | 1,035 (15.3%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 2,242 (15.3%) | 1,205 (17.8%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 1,256 (8.6%) | 29 (0.4%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 517 (3.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 185 (1.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 62 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 14,627 (100.0%) | 6,761 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Acadia Parish
Housing Structures in Acadia Parish
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 16,305 | 76.2% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 191 | 0.9% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 842 | 3.9% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 152 | 0.7% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 254 | 1.2% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 630 | 2.9% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 3,014 | 14.1% |
| Total | 21,388 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Acadia Parish
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 12,246 (75.1%) | 4,059 (24.9%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 121 (63.3%) | 70 (36.6%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 17 (2.0%) | 825 (98.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 152 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 254 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 54 (8.6%) | 576 (91.4%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 2,189 (72.6%) | 825 (27.4%) |
| Total | 14,627 (68.4%) | 6,761 (31.6%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Acadia Parish
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 31 (0.2%) | 66 (1.0%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 471 (3.2%) | 1,101 (16.3%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 5,296 (36.2%) | 4,078 (60.3%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 5,770 (39.5%) | 1,305 (19.3%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 3,059 (20.9%) | 211 (3.1%) |
| Total | 14,627 (100.0%) | 6,761 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Acadia Parish
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 3,978 (27.2%) | 1,651 (24.4%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 353 (2.4%) | 50 (0.7%) |
| Electricity | 9,801 (67.0%) | 5,020 (74.3%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 466 (3.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| No Fuel Used | 29 (0.2%) | 40 (0.6%) |
| Total | 14,627 (100.0%) | 6,761 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Acadia Parish
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 627 (4.3%) | 1,349 (20.0%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 4,527 (30.9%) | 3,239 (47.9%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 6,208 (42.4%) | 1,805 (26.7%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 3,265 (22.3%) | 368 (5.4%) |
| Total | 14,627 (100.0%) | 6,761 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Acadia Parish
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Acadia Parish
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 8,790 | 5,837 |
| Median Property Value | $110,100 | $198,900 |
| Median Household Income | $45,709 | $1,088 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $338 | $62 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $262 | $650 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Acadia Parish
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 1,959 (22.3%) | 452 (7.7%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 2,085 (23.7%) | 600 (10.3%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 3,654 (41.6%) | 3,600 (61.7%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 543 (6.2%) | 1,084 (18.6%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 385 (4.4%) | 60 (1.0%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 164 (1.9%) | 41 (0.7%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 8,790 (100.0%) | 5,837 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Acadia Parish
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 497 (5.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 1,591 (18.1%) | 162 (2.8%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 920 (10.5%) | 347 (5.9%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,770 (20.1%) | 322 (5.5%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,383 (15.7%) | 642 (11.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 922 (10.5%) | 685 (11.7%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,043 (11.9%) | 1,035 (17.7%) |
| $150,000 or more | 664 (7.5%) | 1,556 (26.7%) |
| Total | 8,790 (100.0%) | 5,837 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Acadia Parish
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 4,083 (46.5%) | 90,260 (1,546.3%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 1,187 (13.5%) | 2,404 (41.2%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 958 (10.9%) | 1,730 (29.6%) |
| 4.0x or more | 2,445 (27.8%) | 611 (10.5%) |
| Total | 8,790 (100.0%) | 5,837 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Acadia Parish
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 5,086 (57.9%) | 67 (1.1%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 850 (9.7%) | 2,922 (50.1%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 782 (8.9%) | 1,370 (23.5%) |
| Total | 8,790 (100.0%) | 5,837 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Acadia Parish
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Acadia Parish
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 5,060 (98.3%) | 86 (1.7%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 10,077 (96.7%) | 340 (3.3%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 4,221 (89.8%) | 479 (10.2%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 5,854 (86.6%) | 906 (13.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 6,589 (91.8%) | 592 (8.2%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 6,027 (90.6%) | 627 (9.4%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 6,855 (91.8%) | 609 (8.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 5,290 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 3,259 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 53,232 (93.6%) | 3,639 (6.4%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Acadia Parish
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 5,060 (98.3%) | 86 (1.7%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 10,077 (96.7%) | 340 (3.3%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 4,221 (89.8%) | 479 (10.2%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Acadia Parish
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 11,855 (92.3%) | 983 (7.7%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 11,701 (92.5%) | 947 (7.5%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6,987 (93.3%) | 505 (6.7%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7,726 (94.8%) | 426 (5.2%) |
| $100,000 and over | 14,849 (95.1%) | 773 (5.0%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Acadia Parish
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 3,262 (63.4%) | 2,215 (43.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 5,457 (52.4%) | 5,115 (49.1%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 1,810 (38.5%) | 2,512 (53.4%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 2,343 (34.7%) | 3,822 (56.5%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 2,181 (30.4%) | 4,675 (65.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,856 (27.9%) | 4,323 (65.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 2,679 (35.9%) | 4,570 (61.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 5,163 (97.6%) | 2,486 (47.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 3,213 (98.6%) | 1,597 (49.0%) |
| Total | 27,964 (49.2%) | 31,315 (55.1%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Acadia Parish
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (0.1%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 640 (11.2%) | 477 (9.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 661 (10.9%) | 968 (15.9%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 2,137 (20.7%) | 2,688 (24.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 998 (39.7%) | 969 (34.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 643 (48.1%) | 1,025 (53.4%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Acadia Parish
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (0.1%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 83 (1.6%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 48 (0.8%) | 80 (1.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 744 (7.2%) | 270 (2.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 392 (15.6%) | 214 (7.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 355 (26.5%) | 268 (14.0%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 121 (2.1%) | 160 (3.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 86 (1.4%) | 197 (3.2%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 584 (5.7%) | 470 (4.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 253 (10.1%) | 251 (9.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 224 (16.7%) | 320 (16.7%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 470 (8.2%) | 262 (4.9%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 519 (8.6%) | 554 (9.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 718 (7.0%) | 1,144 (10.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 147 (5.8%) | 79 (2.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 99 (7.4%) | 333 (17.3%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 137 (2.4%) | 19 (0.4%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 83 (1.4%) | 102 (1.7%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 1,137 (11.0%) | 1,398 (12.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 475 (18.9%) | 735 (26.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 410 (30.6%) | 771 (40.1%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 201 (3.5%) | 25 (0.5%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 89 (1.5%) | 46 (0.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 385 (3.7%) | 498 (4.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 206 (8.2%) | 142 (5.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 123 (9.2%) | 451 (23.5%) |
Technology Access in Acadia Parish
Computing Device Access in Acadia Parish
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 12,121 | 56.7% |
| Smartphone | 17,882 | 83.6% |
| Tablet | 11,052 | 51.7% |
| No Computing Device | 2,517 | 11.8% |
| Total | 21,388 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Acadia Parish
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 64 | 0.3% |
| Broadband Home | 10,920 | 51.1% |
| Cellular Data Only | 4,081 | 19.1% |
| Satellite Internet | 2,168 | 10.1% |
| No Internet | 4,556 | 21.3% |
| Total | 21,388 | 100.0% |
Acadia Parish Summary
Acadia Parish is located in the south-central region of Louisiana, and is part of the Acadiana region. It is bordered by Vermilion Parish to the west, St. Landry Parish to the north, Evangeline Parish to the east, and Jefferson Davis Parish to the south. The parish seat is Crowley, and the largest city is Rayne. The parish has a total area of 645 square miles, and a population of 61,773 as of the 2010 census.
Geography
Acadia Parish is located in the coastal plain region of Louisiana, and is characterized by flat, low-lying terrain. The parish is drained by the Mermentau River, which flows through the center of the parish. The parish is also home to several small lakes, including Lake Arthur, Lake Dauterive, and Lake Cormier. The parish is home to several protected areas, including the Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge, the Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge, and the Sabine National Wildlife Refuge.
History
Acadia Parish was established in 1886 from parts of St. Landry and St. Martin parishes. The parish was named after the French colony of Acadia, which was located in what is now Nova Scotia, Canada. The parish was originally home to the Chitimacha and Attakapas Native American tribes.
In the late 19th century, the parish became a major center for the production of sugar cane. The parish was also home to several large plantations, which were worked by African-American slaves. After the Civil War, many of the former slaves became sharecroppers, and the parish became a major center for the production of cotton.
In the early 20th century, the parish began to diversify its economy, and the oil and gas industry became a major employer. The parish also became a major center for the production of rice, and the rice industry remains an important part of the local economy.
Economy
The economy of Acadia Parish is largely based on agriculture, with rice, soybeans, and sugar cane being the primary crops. The parish is also home to several oil and gas production facilities, and is a major center for the production of petrochemicals. The parish is also home to several manufacturing facilities, including a paper mill and a steel mill.
The parish is home to several large employers, including the International Paper Company, the Louisiana Sugar Cane Co-op, and the Louisiana Rice Mill. The parish is also home to several large retail stores, including Walmart, Target, and Home Depot.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, the population of Acadia Parish was 61,773, and the racial makeup of the parish was 68.3% White, 28.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 1.2% from two or more races. The median household income was $37,845, and the per capita income was $19,845.
The largest ancestry groups in the parish are French (25.3%), Irish (14.2%), German (13.2%), and English (10.2%). The largest religious denominations in the parish are Catholic (50.3%), Baptist (25.2%), and Methodist (7.2%).
Conclusion
Acadia Parish is located in the south-central region of Louisiana, and is part of the Acadiana region. It is bordered by Vermilion Parish to the west, St. Landry Parish to the north, Evangeline Parish to the east, and Jefferson Davis Parish to the south. The parish has a total area of 645 square miles, and a population of 61,773 as of the 2010 census. The economy of the parish is largely based on agriculture, with rice, soybeans, and sugar cane being the primary crops. The parish is also home to several oil and gas production facilities, and is a major center for the production of petrochemicals. The largest ancestry groups in the parish are French, Irish, German, and English, and the largest religious denominations are Catholic, Baptist, and Methodist.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Acadia Parish?
Total Population of Acadia Parish is 57,674.
What is the Total Male Population of Acadia Parish?
Total Male Population of Acadia Parish is 28,596.
What is the Total Female Population of Acadia Parish?
Total Female Population of Acadia Parish is 29,078.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Acadia Parish?
There are 98.34 Males per 100 Females in Acadia Parish.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Acadia Parish?
There are 101.69 Females per 100 Males in Acadia Parish.
What is the Median Population Age in Acadia Parish?
Median Population Age in Acadia Parish is 36.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Acadia Parish
Average Family Size in Acadia Parish is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Acadia Parish
Average Household Size in Acadia Parish is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Acadia Parish?
Per Capita income in Acadia Parish is $25,731.
What is the Median Family Income in Acadia Parish?
Median Family Income in Acadia Parish is $61,506.
What is the Median Household income in Acadia Parish?
Median Household Income in Acadia Parish is $44,977.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Acadia Parish?
Income or Wage Gap in Acadia Parish is 50.9%.
Women in Acadia Parish earn 49.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Acadia Parish?
Family Income Deficit in Acadia Parish is $11,656.
Families that are below poverty line in Acadia Parish earn $11,656 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Acadia Parish?
Inequality or Gini Index in Acadia Parish is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Acadia Parish?
There are 24,855 People in the Labor Forcein in Acadia Parish.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Acadia Parish?
55.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Acadia Parish.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Acadia Parish?
Unemployment Rate in Acadia Parish is 8.8%.