Lafourche Parish's estimated 2026 population is 95,734 with a growth rate of 0.21% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lafourche Parish is the 15th largest parish in Louisiana. The 2010 population was 96,693 and has seen a growth of -0.99% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lafourche Parish includes 76.36% White, 13.17% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (76.36%)
Black or African American (13.17%)
Two or more races (5.9%)
Native American (2.66%)
Other race (1.22%)
Asian (0.69%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73,818 | 76.36% |
| Black or African American | 12,728 | 13.17% |
| Two or more races | 5,705 | 5.9% |
| Native American | 2,571 | 2.66% |
| Other race | 1,181 | 1.22% |
| Asian | 664 | 0.69% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lafourche Parish's average per capita income is $47,218. Household income levels show a median of $63,439. The poverty rate stands at 17.99%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $97,128 | $114,609 |
| Families | $77,604 | $95,641 |
| Households | $63,439 | $83,215 |
| Non Families | $31,769 | $48,025 |
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