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World Population Review
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana Population 2021
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana's estimated population is 22,821 with a growth rate of -0.82% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana is the 41st largest county in Louisiana. The 2010 Population was 23,117 and has seen a growth of -1.28% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 22,821 | -188 | -0.82% |
| 2020 | 23,009 | -188 | -0.81% |
| 2019 | 23,197 | -188 | -0.80% |
| 2018 | 23,385 | 37 | 0.16% |
| 2017 | 23,348 | 25 | 0.11% |
| 2016 | 23,323 | -114 | -0.49% |
| 2015 | 23,437 | 133 | 0.57% |
| 2014 | 23,304 | -205 | -0.87% |
| 2013 | 23,509 | -317 | -1.33% |
| 2012 | 23,826 | 244 | 1.03% |
| 2011 | 23,582 | 465 | 2.01% |
| 2010 | 23,117 | -2,458 | -9.61% |
| 1990 | 25,575 | -474 | -1.82% |
| 1980 | 26,049 | 824 | 3.27% |
| 1970 | 25,225 | 2,680 | 11.89% |
| 1960 | 22,545 | 8,306 | 58.33% |
| 1950 | 14,239 | 1,921 | 15.60% |
| 1940 | 12,318 | 2,710 | 28.21% |
| 1930 | 9,608 | -586 | -5.75% |
| 1920 | 10,194 | -2,330 | -18.60% |
| 1910 | 12,524 | -515 | -3.95% |
| 1900 | 13,039 | 498 | 3.97% |
| 1890 | 12,541 | 966 | 8.35% |
| 1880 | 11,575 | 1,023 | 9.69% |
| 1870 | 10,552 | 2,058 | 24.23% |
| 1860 | 8,494 | 1,104 | 14.94% |
| 1850 | 7,390 | 2,330 | 46.05% |
| 1840 | 5,060 | 571 | 12.72% |
| 1830 | 4,489 | 2,135 | 90.70% |
| 1820 | 2,354 | 805 | 51.97% |
| 1810 | 1,549 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.82%
County Website
State
Founded
1807
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
23,117
Growth Since 2010
-1.28%
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,858 | 67.95% |
| Black or African American | 4,733 | 20.28% |
| Two or More Races | 1,156 | 4.95% |
| Asian | 901 | 3.86% |
| Some Other Race | 426 | 1.83% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 256 | 1.10% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.03% |
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana Population by Race
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana Population Pyramid $2021
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Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana Population by Age
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,919 | 2.57 | 68.8 |
| Married | 4,494 | 3.07 | 72.2 |
| Non Family | 2,200 | 1.13 | 69.7 |
| Female | 1,533 | 2.83 | 59.4 |
| Male | 692 | 3.35 | 64.5 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
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Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,317 | 8.59% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,176 | 7.67% |
| High School Graduate | 5,435 | 35.46% |
| Some College | 3,645 | 23.78% |
| Associates Degree | 829 | 5.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,109 | 13.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 817 | 5.33% |
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Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,153 | 9,086 | 2,346 |
| Black | 2,909 | 2,194 | 374 |
| Hispanic | 1,037 | 818 | 114 |
| Asian | 644 | 293 | 86 |
| 2+ Races | 608 | 552 | 15 |
| Other Race | 298 | 215 | 74 |
| Native American | 198 | 101 | |
| Islander | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 24.83%.
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana Educational Attainment by Race
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$39,865
Average Earnings
$47,853
Average Male
$27,119
Average Female
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana Earnings by Educational Attainment
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana Language by Age
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Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana Language
89.57% of Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana residents speak only English, while 10.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.09% of the population.
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana Language
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,783 | 1,975 | 13.36% |
| Black | 4,597 | 1,477 | 32.13% |
| Hispanic | 1,661 | 370 | 22.28% |
| Multiple | 1,148 | 158 | 13.76% |
| Other | 403 | 129 | 32.01% |
| Asian | 897 | 110 | 12.26% |
| Native | 256 | 98 | 38.28% |
18.20%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.81%
Male Poverty Rate
22.63%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana
The race most likely to be in poverty in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana is Native, with 38.28% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana is Asian, with 12.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.06%.
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana Poverty
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana Poverty Rate by Education
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
52.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.8%
Male Marriage Rate
49.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana Married by Age and Sex
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Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana Marriage
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.
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana Marital Status by Race
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Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana Marital Status
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana Veterans by War
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,077 | 9.50% |
| Black | 183 | 5.90% |
| Hispanic | 158 | 16.27% |
| 2+ Races | 98 | 15.12% |
| Other Race | 13 | 4.73% |
| Native American | 9 | 4.35% |
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana Veterans by Race
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana Veterans by Education
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5.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana Veterans by Education
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61.7%
Labor Force Participation
54.1%
Employment Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana Employment by Age
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Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana Employment by Race
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Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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94.94%
Native Born
5.06%
Foreign Born
2.24%
Non Citizen
2.82%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.94% of Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana residents were born in the United States, with 67.82% having been born in Louisiana. 2.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990