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Population Review

Raceland, Louisiana Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Raceland, Louisiana is 10,517 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 57th-largest city in Louisiana. The median household income is $53,328, the median home value is $163,100, and the median age is 45.0.

10,517

Population

488

People / sq mi

$53,328

Median Income

$163,100

Median Home Value

Raceland covers 21.6 sq mi of land at 488 people per square mile.

About Raceland, LA

Raceland is a city in Louisiana with a population of 10,517. It ranks #57 among cities in Louisiana by population. The median age is 45.0, older than the national median. The population is 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

The median household income in Raceland is $53,328, below the US median of $74,580. 10.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $163,100, with monthly rent averaging $632. The homeownership rate of 79.1% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Raceland reflects 10.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 6.4% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 29.3 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White67.5%
Black or African American25.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.2%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$53,328

Median Household Income

$27,637

Per Capita Income

10.6%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$163,100

Median Home Value

$632

Median Rent

79.1%

Owner-Occupied

Education

76.2%

High School+

10.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.0%

Drive Alone

88.5%

Public Transit

6.4%

Work From Home

29.3 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

8.4%

Foreign Born

95.2%

Non-English at Home

5.6%

Veterans

27.4%

With Disability

93.3%

Health Insurance

84.1%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management23.6%
Public Administration10.5%
Manufacturing9.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services8.9%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate6.9%
Retail Trade6.6%
Information6.2%
Construction6.0%
Agriculture & Mining3.5%
Transportation & Warehousing0.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Raceland, Louisiana has a population of 10,517 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 57th-largest city in Louisiana.

The median household income in Raceland, Louisiana is $53,328, with 10.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Raceland, Louisiana is $163,100, with median monthly rent at $632 and a homeownership rate of 79.1%.

The median age in Raceland, Louisiana is 45.0 years. The population is 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

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

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