Bayou Cane, Louisiana Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Bayou Cane, Louisiana is 22,143 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 21st-largest city in Louisiana. The median household income is $73,235, the median home value is $195,900, and the median age is 35.3.
22,143
Population
2909
People / sq mi
$73,235
Median Income
$195,900
Median Home Value
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Bayou Cane covers 7.6 sq mi of land at 2909 people per square mile.
About Bayou Cane, LA
What sets Bayou Cane apart is where people work — remote work is unusually rare here, at 3.3% versus 14.0% nationally. With 22,143 residents, Bayou Cane is a city in Louisiana. It ranks #21 among cities in Louisiana by population.
The typical household here earns about $73,235, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 14.1%, above the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $195,900, with typical rent around $1,046.
College attainment is 18.5%, below the national 35.0%. Home-based work is uncommon, at 3.3%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 59.7% |
| Black or African American | 19.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$73,235
Median Household Income
$31,724
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$195,900
Median Home Value
$1,046
Median Rent
55.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
89.3%
High School+
18.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
82.3%
Public Transit
3.3%
Work From Home
23.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
17.2%
Foreign Born
88.9%
Non-English at Home
5.8%
Veterans
15.4%
With Disability
91.2%
Health Insurance
95.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 24.6% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 8.4% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 8.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.9% |
| Construction | 7.4% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 6.4% |
| Retail Trade | 4.2% |
| Public Administration | 4.2% |
| Information | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bayou Cane, Louisiana has a population of 22,143 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 21st-largest city in Louisiana.
The median household income in Bayou Cane, Louisiana is $73,235, with 14.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Bayou Cane, Louisiana is $195,900, with median monthly rent at $1,046 and a homeownership rate of 55.8%.
The median age in Bayou Cane, Louisiana is 35.3 years. The population is 51.4% male and 48.6% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.