Acadia Parish, Louisiana Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 18th-largest in Louisiana
The population of Acadia Parish, Louisiana is 57,218 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 18th-largest county in Louisiana. The median household income is $45,266, the median home value is $146,900, and the median age is 37.0.
The population of Acadia Parish has declined 8.5% since 2010 (61,876 → 56,604), a -0.63% annualized rate.
57,218
Population
-0.63%
Annual growth
87
People / sq mi
$45,266
Median Income
$146,900
Median Home Value
Acadia Parish covers 655 sq mi of land at 87.3 people per square mile.
About Acadia Parish, LA
Acadia Parish is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 8.4% of the population. Acadia Parish is a county in Louisiana with a population of 57,218. It ranks #18 among counties in Louisiana by population.
Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $45,266, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 19.7%, is among the steepest of comparable US counties and above the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $146,900, with typical rent around $725.
College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 13.4%, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 4.6% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.
Acadia Parish Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Acadia Parish had a population of 61,876 in 2010 and 56,604 in 2024, a -8.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 62,830 in 2016. Average annual growth rate: -0.61%.
56,604
Population (2024)
61,876
Population (2010)
62,830
Peak (2016)
-0.61%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 61,876 |
| 2011 | 61,872 |
| 2012 | 62,007 |
| 2013 | 62,310 |
| 2014 | 62,681 |
| 2015 | 62,696 |
| 2016 | 62,830 |
| 2017 | 62,581 |
| 2018 | 62,315 |
| 2019 | 62,207 |
| 2020 | 57,481 |
| 2021 | 57,228 |
| 2022 | 56,812 |
| 2023 | 56,649 |
| 2024 | 56,604 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 77.4% |
| Black or African American | 15.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
37.0
Median Age
51.2%
Female
48.8%
Male
16.1%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 21.4% · Seniors (65+): 16.1%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $45,266$-14,757 vs state |
| Mean household income | $66,626 |
| Per-capita income | $26,103 |
| Poverty rate | 19.7%+5.5% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% |
| Employment-to-population | 51.0% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Acadia Parish is professional & business services, accounting for 25.4% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
1.3%
Carpool
84.1%
Public transit
4.6%
Work from home
27.7 min
Avg commute
Housing
$146,900$-61,800 vs state
Median home value
$725
Median rent
68.0%
Homeownership rate
25,036
Total housing units
86.0%
Occupied
14.0%
Vacant
32.0%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
94.1%
With health insurance
88.9%
With broadband internet
8.4%
Foreign-born
3.9%
Veterans (18+)
18.8%
With a disability
92.6%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
80.7%
High School+
13.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Acadia Parish, Louisiana has a population of 57,218 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 18th-largest county in Louisiana. Population density is 87 people per square mile.
The population of Acadia Parish has declined 8.5% since 2010 (61,876 → 56,604), a -0.63% annualized rate.
The median household income in Acadia Parish, Louisiana is $45,266, with mean (average) household income of $66,626 and per-capita income of $26,103. 19.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Acadia Parish, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (77.4%), Black or African American (15.7%), Hispanic or Latino (1.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Acadia Parish, Louisiana is 37.0 years. Residents are 51.2% female and 48.8% male.
The median home value in Acadia Parish is $146,900 and median monthly rent is $725. 68.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 25,036 total housing units, 14.0% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Acadia Parish, Louisiana is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 25.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.
New Orleans is among the largest cities associated with Acadia Parish, Louisiana, with a population of 376,035.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.