Belle Chasse is a CDP located in Plaquemines Parish Louisiana. Belle Chasse has a 2024 population of 10,465. Belle Chasse is currently declining at a rate of -1.49% annually but its population has increased by 2.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,241 in 2020.
The average household income in Belle Chasse is $112,766 with a poverty rate of 7.7%. The median age in Belle Chasse is 38.4 years: 37.4 years for males, and 40.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Belle Chasse was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,421 | 76.24% |
| Black or African American | 1,116 | 10.1% |
| Two or more races | 737 | 6.67% |
| Other race | 290 | 2.63% |
| Asian | 285 | 2.58% |
| Native American | 197 | 1.78% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,162 | 2.65 | 77.3 | 22.7 |
| Married | 2,639 | 3.17 | 90 | 10 |
| Non Family | 1,034 | 1.06 | 54.6 | 45.4 |
| Female | 368 | 3.34 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
| Male | 121 | 2.61 | 71.9 | 28.1 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
77.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 282 | 3.72% |
| Associates Degree | 541 | 7.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,542 | 20.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 657 | 8.68% |
| High School Graduate | 2,383 | 31.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 285 | 3.76% |
| Some College | 1,881 | 24.84% |
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 | 5,861 | 5,537 | 1,753 |
| Black | 752 | 747 | 181 |
| Hispanic | 532 | 532 | 156 |
| 2+ Races | 374 | 374 | 188 |
| Asian | 230 | 80 | 65 |
| Other Race | 193 | 193 | 12 |
| Native American | 135 | 47 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 50.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,136 | $136,490 | $53,088 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,850 | $109,464 | $76,406 |
| High School Graduate | $56,339 | $70,500 | $29,203 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $67,832 | $90,325 | $24,078 |
| Overall | $56,989 | $81,495 | $34,690 |
| Some College | $48,782 | $78,065 | $25,972 |
$56,989
Average Earnings
$81,495
Average Male
$34,690
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.75% of Belle Chasse residents speak only English, while 9.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,370 | 694 | 8.29% |
| Hispanic | 911 | 101 | 11.09% |
| Black | 1,101 | 49 | 4.45% |
| Native | 197 | 47 | 23.86% |
| Other | 290 | 41 | 14.14% |
| Multiple | 737 | 17 | 2.31% |
7.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.9%
Male Poverty Rate
9.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Belle Chasse is Native, with 23.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Belle Chasse is Multiple, with 2.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.58% |
| High School | 9.46% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.55% |
| Some College | 6.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 12% |
| Female Employed | 10.36% |
| Male Employed | 3.41% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $114,806 | $132,226 |
| Households | $96,381 | $112,766 |
| Married Families | $125,818 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,192 | $51,533 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.5%
Male Marriage Rate
57.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
636
Number of Veterans
622
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 257 |
| Vietnam | 243 |
| Second Gulf War | 147 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 278 |
| 65 to 74 | 191 |
| 75+ | 119 |
| 55 to 64 | 48 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 483 | 7.5% |
| Black | 114 | 12.87% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 6.69% |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 6.63% |
| Other Race | 12 | 5.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.1%
Labor Force Participation
63.1%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
86.51%
Born in Belle Chasse
96.17%
Native Born
3.83%
Foreign Born
1.66%
Non Citizen
2.17%
Naturalized
96.17% of Belle Chasse residents were born in the United States, with 86.51% having been born in Louisiana. 1.66% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,465 | -158 | -1.49% |
| 2023 | 10,623 | -158 | -1.47% |
| 2022 | 10,781 | 375 | 3.6% |
| 2021 | 10,406 | 165 | 1.61% |
| 2020 | 10,241 | -3,783 | -26.98% |
| 2019 | 14,024 | 534 | 3.96% |
| 2018 | 13,490 | -95 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 13,585 | -124 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 13,709 | 99 | 0.73% |
| 2015 | 13,610 | 439 | 3.33% |
| 2014 | 13,171 | -194 | -1.45% |
| 2013 | 13,365 | 97 | 0.73% |
| 2012 | 13,268 | -658 | -4.72% |
| 2011 | 13,926 | 1,247 | 9.84% |
| 2010 | 12,679 | 0 | 0% |