Plaquemines Parish's estimated 2026 population is 22,155 with a growth rate of -0.3% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Plaquemines Parish is the 40th largest parish in Louisiana. The 2010 population was 23,120 and has seen a growth of -4.17% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Plaquemines Parish includes 61.79% White, 22.35% Black or African American, 4.02% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (61.79%)
Black or African American (22.35%)
Two or more races (8.1%)
Asian (4.02%)
Other race (2.44%)
Native American (1.3%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,254 | 61.79% |
| Black or African American | 5,157 | 22.35% |
| Two or more races | 1,869 | 8.1% |
| Asian | 927 | 4.02% |
| Other race | 564 | 2.44% |
| Native American | 299 | 1.3% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Plaquemines Parish's average per capita income is $49,052. Household income levels show a median of $82,874. The poverty rate stands at 13.36%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $108,806 | - |
| Families | $93,705 | $114,282 |
| Households | $82,874 | $100,882 |
| Non Families | $40,774 | $54,390 |
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