Abita Springs is a town located in St. Tammany Parish Louisiana. Abita Springs has a 2024 population of 2,764. Abita Springs is currently growing at a rate of 1.21% annually and its population has increased by 5.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,630 in 2020.
The average household income in Abita Springs is $90,917 with a poverty rate of 7.51%. The median age in Abita Springs is 40.1 years: 40.6 years for males, and 39.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Abita Springs was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,185 | 82.8% |
| Black or African American | 293 | 11.1% |
| Two or more races | 138 | 5.23% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.49% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.38% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,052 | 2.5 | 84 | 16 |
| Married | 550 | 3.04 | 85.1 | 14.9 |
| Non Family | 359 | 1.2 | 87.2 | 12.8 |
| Female | 124 | 3.72 | 67.7 | 32.3 |
| Male | 19 | 3.63 | 100 | 0 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
84.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 17 | 0.92% |
| Associates Degree | 147 | 7.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 663 | 35.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 187 | 10.12% |
| High School Graduate | 471 | 25.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3 | 0.16% |
| Some College | 359 | 19.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,574 | 1,564 | 792 |
| Black | 131 | 131 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 107 | 98 | 37 |
| 2+ Races | 72 | 68 | 36 |
| Asian | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,611 | $85,162 | $53,971 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,969 | $78,056 | $50,417 |
| High School Graduate | $31,375 | $0 | $32,333 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $56,154 | $68,494 | $42,740 |
| Some College | $57,569 | $68,839 | $36,250 |
$56,154
Average Earnings
$68,494
Average Male
$42,740
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.87% of Abita Springs residents speak only English, while 3.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,097 | 111 | 5.29% |
| Black | 293 | 57 | 19.45% |
| Multiple | 138 | 27 | 19.57% |
| Hispanic | 192 | 9 | 4.69% |
7.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.76%
Male Poverty Rate
7.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Abita Springs is Multiple, with 19.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Abita Springs is Hispanic, with 4.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 29.72% |
| Some College | 3.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 15.63% |
| Male Employed | 10.06% |
| Female Employed | 1.04% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $108,523 | $115,929 |
| Households | $80,212 | $90,917 |
| Married Families | $114,630 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,042 | $41,608 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.0%
Male Marriage Rate
49.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
167
Number of Veterans
141
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 63 |
| First Gulf War | 39 |
| Second Gulf War | 33 |
| World War II | 18 |
| Korea | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 59 |
| 75+ | 41 |
| 35 to 54 | 34 |
| 65 to 74 | 33 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 148 | 8.67% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 25.66% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 23.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.2%
Labor Force Participation
59.3%
Employment Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.49%
Born in Abita Springs
98.86%
Native Born
1.14%
Foreign Born
0.3%
Non Citizen
0.83%
Naturalized
98.86% of Abita Springs residents were born in the United States, with 72.49% having been born in Louisiana. 0.3% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,932 | 33 | 1.14% |
| 2028 | 2,899 | 34 | 1.19% |
| 2027 | 2,865 | 34 | 1.2% |
| 2026 | 2,831 | 33 | 1.18% |
| 2025 | 2,798 | 34 | 1.23% |
| 2024 | 2,764 | 33 | 1.21% |
| 2023 | 2,731 | 24 | 0.89% |
| 2022 | 2,707 | 31 | 1.16% |
| 2021 | 2,676 | 46 | 1.75% |
| 2020 | 2,630 | 4 | 0.15% |
| 2019 | 2,626 | 35 | 1.35% |
| 2018 | 2,591 | 59 | 2.33% |
| 2017 | 2,532 | 30 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 2,502 | 28 | 1.13% |
| 2015 | 2,474 | 15 | 0.61% |
| 2014 | 2,459 | 27 | 1.11% |
| 2013 | 2,432 | 16 | 0.66% |
| 2012 | 2,416 | 13 | 0.54% |
| 2011 | 2,403 | 34 | 1.44% |
| 2010 | 2,369 | 0 | 0% |