State
County
Land Area
7.7 sq mi
Density
1,049.3/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.64%
Growth Since 2010
-0.53%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Breaux Bridge is a city located in Louisiana. With a 2020 population of 8,096, it is the 45th largest city in Louisiana and the 3587th largest city in the United States. Breaux Bridge is currently declining at a rate of -0.64% annually and its population has decreased by -0.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,139 in 2010. Breaux Bridge reached it's highest population of 8,336 in 2015. Spanning over 8 miles, Breaux Bridge has a population density of 1,049 people per square mile.
The average household income in Breaux Bridge is $67,472 with a poverty rate of 20.94%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $757 per month, and the median house value is $151,500. The median age in Breaux Bridge is 37.7 years, 36.1 years for males, and 40.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 78.9 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Breaux Bridge was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,693 | 56.80% |
| Black or African American | 3,230 | 39.09% |
| Two or More Races | 283 | 3.43% |
| Some Other Race | 28 | 0.34% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.21% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 11 | 0.13% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,944 | 2.76 | 75.2 |
| Married | 1,394 | 3.26 | 87.6 |
| Non Family | 773 | 1.06 | 65.3 |
| Female | 661 | 3.15 | 57 |
| Male | 116 | 5.79 | 94.8 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 291 | 5.55% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 577 | 11.01% |
| High School Graduate | 2,246 | 42.87% |
| Some College | 916 | 17.48% |
| Associates Degree | 255 | 4.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 608 | 11.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 346 | 6.60% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,298 | 2,849 | 826 |
| Black | 1,843 | 1,435 | 103 |
| Hispanic | 43 | 43 | 11 |
| Other Race | 28 | 28 | |
| Multiple Races | 20 | 9 | |
| Asian | 17 | 17 | 9 |
| Native American | 11 | 11 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 54.55%.
$35,356
Average Earnings
$45,000
Average Male
$24,451
Average Female
84.72% of Breaux Bridge residents speak only English, while 15.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 14.54% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,030 | 955 | 31.52% |
| White | 4,562 | 565 | 12.38% |
| Multiple | 283 | 144 | 50.88% |
20.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.82%
Male Poverty Rate
20.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Breaux Bridge is Multiple, with 50.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Breaux Bridge is White, with 12.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.45%.
45.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.3%
Male Marriage Rate
40.3%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 222 | 9.85% |
| White | 198 | 5.37% |
41.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
58.9%
Labor Force Participation
53.8%
Employment Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
99.33%
Native Born
0.67%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.67%
Naturalized
99.33% of Breaux Bridge residents were born in the United States, with 88.89% having been born in Louisiana. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,096 | -52 | -0.64% |
| 2019 | 8,148 | -52 | -0.63% |
| 2018 | 8,200 | -96 | -1.16% |
| 2017 | 8,296 | -5 | -0.06% |
| 2016 | 8,301 | -35 | -0.42% |
| 2015 | 8,336 | 64 | 0.77% |
| 2014 | 8,272 | 59 | 0.72% |
| 2013 | 8,213 | 39 | 0.48% |
| 2012 | 8,174 | -39 | -0.47% |
| 2011 | 8,213 | 72 | 0.88% |
| 2010 | 8,141 | 860 | 1.12% |
| 2000 | 7,281 | 766 | 1.12% |
| 1990 | 6,515 | 593 | 0.96% |
| 1980 | 5,922 | 980 | 1.83% |
| 1970 | 4,942 | 1,639 | 4.11% |
| 1960 | 3,303 | 0.00% |