Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana Population 2022
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana's estimated population is 22,633 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 -2.09% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1810 | 1,549 | 0.00% | |
| 1820 | 2,354 | 805 | 51.97% |
| 1830 | 4,489 | 2,135 | 90.70% |
| 1840 | 5,060 | 571 | 12.72% |
| 1850 | 7,390 | 2,330 | 46.05% |
| 1860 | 8,494 | 1,104 | 14.94% |
| 1870 | 10,552 | 2,058 | 24.23% |
| 1880 | 11,575 | 1,023 | 9.69% |
| 1890 | 12,541 | 966 | 8.35% |
| 1900 | 13,039 | 498 | 3.97% |
| 1910 | 12,524 | -515 | -3.95% |
| 1920 | 10,194 | -2,330 | -18.60% |
| 1930 | 9,608 | -586 | -5.75% |
| 1940 | 12,318 | 2,710 | 28.21% |
| 1950 | 14,239 | 1,921 | 15.60% |
| 1960 | 22,545 | 8,306 | 58.33% |
| 1970 | 25,225 | 2,680 | 11.89% |
| 1980 | 26,049 | 824 | 3.27% |
| 1990 | 25,575 | -474 | -1.82% |
| 2010 | 23,117 | -2,458 | -9.61% |
| 2011 | 23,582 | 465 | 2.01% |
| 2012 | 23,826 | 244 | 1.03% |
| 2013 | 23,509 | -317 | -1.33% |
| 2014 | 23,304 | -205 | -0.87% |
| 2015 | 23,437 | 133 | 0.57% |
| 2016 | 23,323 | -114 | -0.49% |
| 2017 | 23,348 | 25 | 0.11% |
| 2018 | 23,385 | 37 | 0.16% |
| 2019 | 23,197 | -188 | -0.80% |
| 2020 | 23,009 | -188 | -0.81% |
| 2021 | 22,821 | -188 | -0.82% |
| 2022 | 22,633 | -188 | -0.82% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,715 | 67.43% |
| Black or African American | 4,587 | 19.68% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 302 | 1.30% |
| Asian | 967 | 4.15% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.07% |
| Some Other Race | 323 | 1.39% |
| Two or More Races | 1,394 | 5.98% |
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,600 | 2.66 | 73 |
| Married | 4,571 | 3.16 | 76.6 |
| Male | 534 | 3.41 | 78.1 |
| Female | 1,329 | 3.12 | 65.6 |
| Non Family | 2,166 | 1.12 | 68.5 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,198 | 7.76% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,122 | 7.27% |
| High School Graduate | 5,399 | 34.97% |
| Some College | 3,843 | 24.89% |
| Associates Degree | 1,070 | 6.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,052 | 13.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 756 | 4.90% |
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,118 | 9,096 | 2,565 |
| Other Race | 242 | 209 | 29 |
| Hispanic | 1,081 | 965 | 62 |
| Black | 3,076 | 2,612 | 168 |
| 2+ Races | 516 | 382 | 18 |
| Asian | 684 | 189 | 4 |
| Islander | 17 | 17 | |
| Native American | 235 | 109 |
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 white people with a rate of 25.35%.
$42,329
Average Earnings
$56,896
Average Male
$27,760
Average Female
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana Language by Age
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana Language
90.52% of Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana residents speak only English, while 9.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.44% of the population.
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 302 | 91 | 30.13% |
| Black | 4,434 | 1,306 | 29.45% |
| Asian | 963 | 211 | 21.91% |
| White | 14,660 | 2,136 | 14.57% |
| Other | 97 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 1,386 | 233 | 16.81% |
| Hispanic | 1,725 | 120 | 6.96% |
17.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.34%
Male Poverty Rate
21.18%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana
The race most likely to be in poverty in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana is Native, with 30.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana is Hispanic, with 6.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.27%.
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana Marital Status
Marriage Rates
52.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.4%
Male Marriage Rate
51.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,120 | 9.86% |
| Black | 209 | 6.57% |
| Native American | 22 | 8.53% |
| Hispanic | 71 | 8.55% |
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana Veterans by Education
2.31%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
61.6%
Labor Force Participation
55.1%
Employment Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
72.51%
Born in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana
95.63%
Native Born
4.37%
Foreign Born
1.56%
Non Citizen
2.81%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.63% of Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana residents were born in the United States, with 72.51% having been born in Louisiana. 1.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- 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