Lacombe is a CDP located in St. Tammany Parish Louisiana. Lacombe has a 2024 population of 6,761. Lacombe is currently declining at a rate of -1.99% annually and its population has decreased by -7.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,294 in 2020.
The average household income in Lacombe is $87,644 with a poverty rate of 13.7%. The median age in Lacombe is 52.6 years: 52.5 years for males, and 52.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lacombe was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,379 | 62.25% |
| Black or African American | 2,178 | 30.96% |
| Two or more races | 307 | 4.36% |
| Other race | 154 | 2.19% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.06% |
| 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 | 2,811 | 2.47 | 87.3 | 12.7 |
| Married | 1,334 | 3.17 | 93 | 7 |
| Non Family | 947 | 1.33 | 87 | 13 |
| Female | 413 | 2.77 | 69.7 | 30.3 |
| Male | 117 | 2.72 | 87.2 | 12.8 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
87.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 300 | 5.48% |
| Associates Degree | 351 | 6.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 845 | 15.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 728 | 13.29% |
| High School Graduate | 1,671 | 30.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 336 | 6.13% |
| Some College | 1,247 | 22.76% |
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 | 3,444 | 3,163 | 1,348 |
| Black | 1,613 | 1,373 | 179 |
| 2+ Races | 228 | 200 | 15 |
| Hispanic | 192 | 134 | 10 |
| Other Race | 73 | 41 | 31 |
| Asian | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 42.47%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,770 | $0 | $56,736 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,548 | $0 | $62,019 |
| High School Graduate | $34,399 | $35,250 | $26,788 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $70,164 | $70,316 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,413 | $49,770 | $39,526 |
| Some College | $45,047 | $51,875 | $28,811 |
$42,413
Average Earnings
$49,770
Average Male
$39,526
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.93% of Lacombe residents speak only English, while 3.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,225 | 557 | 13.18% |
| Black | 2,151 | 248 | 11.53% |
| Other | 154 | 70 | 45.45% |
| Multiple | 304 | 68 | 22.37% |
| Hispanic | 231 | 52 | 22.51% |
13.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.7%
Male Poverty Rate
12.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lacombe is Other, with 45.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lacombe is Black, with 11.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.17% |
| High School | 19.9% |
| Some College | 12.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 83.19% |
| Male Unemployed | 32.21% |
| Female Employed | 7.05% |
| Male Employed | 5.85% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,877 | $110,499 |
| Households | $61,850 | $87,644 |
| Married Families | $98,023 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,626 | $42,283 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.6%
Male Marriage Rate
51.6%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
496
Number of Veterans
457
Male Veterans
39
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 227 |
| First Gulf War | 140 |
| Korea | 36 |
| World War II | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 140 |
| 55 to 64 | 138 |
| 65 to 74 | 124 |
| 75+ | 94 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 391 | 10.23% |
| Black | 105 | 5.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.1%
Labor Force Participation
49.7%
Employment Rate
12.8%
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
75.14%
Born in Lacombe
98.66%
Native Born
1.34%
Foreign Born
0.26%
Non Citizen
1.08%
Naturalized
98.66% of Lacombe residents were born in the United States, with 75.14% having been born in Louisiana. 0.26% 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 | 6,761 | -137 | -1.99% |
| 2023 | 6,898 | -137 | -1.95% |
| 2022 | 7,035 | -782 | -10% |
| 2021 | 7,817 | 523 | 7.17% |
| 2020 | 7,294 | -1,666 | -18.59% |
| 2019 | 8,960 | 457 | 5.37% |
| 2018 | 8,503 | -16 | -0.19% |
| 2017 | 8,519 | 589 | 7.43% |
| 2016 | 7,930 | -108 | -1.34% |
| 2015 | 8,038 | 312 | 4.04% |
| 2014 | 7,726 | -125 | -1.59% |
| 2013 | 7,851 | 139 | 1.8% |
| 2012 | 7,712 | -164 | -2.08% |
| 2011 | 7,876 | -803 | -9.25% |
| 2010 | 8,679 | 0 | 0% |