Lafourche Parish, LA

Living in Lafourche Parish

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 12
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Commute 38
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Public Transit 14
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Affordability 74
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Public Safety 60
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Airports 47
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Hospitals 41
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Colleges 47
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Schools 92
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Residents

98k Population +2.7k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
17% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
69% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black14%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school22%
High school graduate41%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$56k Median Household Income +$8k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty
30  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector77%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office21%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$158k Median Home Value +$42k (2010–19)
24% Built 2000 or Later
$645 Median Monthly Rent +$223 (2010–19)
69% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home16%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity66%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas33%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lafourche Parish

United States45
Louisiana59

Property Crime in Lafourche Parish

United States48
Louisiana69

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (30%)(67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump77%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 53 5 0
Feb 56 5 0
Mar 62 5 0
Apr 68 4 0
May 76 4 0
Jun 81 7 0
Jul 83 7 0
Aug 83 7 0
Sep 80 6 0
Oct 72 4 0
Nov 63 4 0
Dec 56 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lafourche Parish

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding51
Tornado37
Coastal Flooding9
Hurricane Force Winds5
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