Lafourche Parish, Louisiana Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 15th-largest in Louisiana
The population of Lafourche Parish, Louisiana is 96,670 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 15th-largest county in Louisiana. The median household income is $63,439, the median home value is $190,800, and the median age is 39.0.
The population of Lafourche Parish has declined 1.4% since 2010 (96,693 → 95,342), a -0.10% annualized rate.
96,670
Population
-0.10%
Annual growth
91
People / sq mi
$63,439
Median Income
$190,800
Median Home Value
Lafourche Parish covers 1,068 sq mi of land at 90.5 people per square mile.
About Lafourche Parish, LA
Lafourche Parish is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 9.3% of the population. With 96,670 residents, Lafourche Parish is a county in Louisiana. It ranks #15 among counties in Louisiana by population.
Median household income is $63,439, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 13.5%, above the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $190,800, with typical rent around $933.
Roughly 20.4% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Just 4.0% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
Lafourche Parish Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Lafourche Parish had a population of 96,693 in 2010 and 95,342 in 2024, a -1.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 98,493 in 2016. Average annual growth rate: -0.10%.
95,342
Population (2024)
96,693
Population (2010)
98,493
Peak (2016)
-0.10%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 96,693 |
| 2011 | 97,031 |
| 2012 | 97,131 |
| 2013 | 97,235 |
| 2014 | 97,849 |
| 2015 | 98,279 |
| 2016 | 98,493 |
| 2017 | 98,078 |
| 2018 | 97,910 |
| 2019 | 97,618 |
| 2020 | 97,446 |
| 2021 | 97,607 |
| 2022 | 95,717 |
| 2023 | 95,146 |
| 2024 | 95,342 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.4% |
| Black or African American | 13.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
39.0
Median Age
50.7%
Female
49.3%
Male
16.2%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.0% · Seniors (65+): 16.2%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $63,439+$3,416 vs state |
| Mean household income | $83,215 |
| Per-capita income | $32,900 |
| Poverty rate | 13.5%-0.7% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% |
| Employment-to-population | 54.2% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Lafourche Parish is professional & business services, accounting for 24.9% of workers.
How residents commute
0.4%
Drive alone
2.3%
Carpool
80.8%
Public transit
4.0%
Work from home
26.5 min
Avg commute
Housing
$190,800$-17,900 vs state
Median home value
$933
Median rent
78.3%
Homeownership rate
41,164
Total housing units
90.8%
Occupied
9.2%
Vacant
21.7%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
93.4%
With health insurance
89.9%
With broadband internet
9.3%
Foreign-born
4.7%
Veterans (18+)
16.7%
With a disability
90.2%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
82.9%
High School+
20.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lafourche Parish, Louisiana has a population of 96,670 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 15th-largest county in Louisiana. Population density is 91 people per square mile.
The population of Lafourche Parish has declined 1.4% since 2010 (96,693 → 95,342), a -0.10% annualized rate.
The median household income in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana is $63,439, with mean (average) household income of $83,215 and per-capita income of $32,900. 13.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Lafourche Parish, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (76.4%), Black or African American (13.2%), Hispanic or Latino (4.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana is 39.0 years. Residents are 50.7% female and 49.3% male.
The median home value in Lafourche Parish is $190,800 and median monthly rent is $933. 78.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 41,164 total housing units, 9.2% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.
New Orleans is among the largest cities associated with Lafourche 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.