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Population Review

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

Bayou Cane covers 7.6 sq mi of land at 2909 people per square mile.

About Bayou Cane, LA

Bayou Cane is a city in Louisiana with a population of 22,143. It ranks #21 among cities in Louisiana by population. The median age is 35.3, younger than the national median. The population is 51.4% male and 48.6% female.

The median household income in Bayou Cane is $73,235, near the US median of $74,580. 14.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $195,900, with monthly rent averaging $1,046. The homeownership rate of 55.8% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Bayou Cane reflects 18.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 3.3% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 23.2 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White59.7%
Black or African American19.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)8.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

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 & Management24.6%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services8.4%
Agriculture & Mining8.0%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.9%
Construction7.4%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate6.4%
Retail Trade4.2%
Public Administration4.2%
Information3.8%
Manufacturing3.6%
Transportation & Warehousing0.9%

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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.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.