Plaquemines Parish, LA

Living in Plaquemines Parish

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Bikeability 7
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Walkability 23
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Commute 44
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Public Transit 9
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Affordability 53
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Public Safety 80
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Airports 41
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Hospitals 23
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Colleges 45
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Schools 98
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Residents

23k Population +628 (2010–19)
36  y Median Age
19% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
75% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black20%
Caucasian64%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate35%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household75%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$57k Median Household Income +$2.5k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty -9% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector70%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military3%
Sales and office18%
Service15%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$191k Median Home Value -$12k (2010–19)
44% Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k Median Monthly Rent +$186 (2010–19)
60% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached53%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home27%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200939%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity64%
LP gas2%
Utility gas34%

Crime

Violent Crime in Plaquemines Parish

United States45
Louisiana59

Property Crime in Plaquemines Parish

United States48
Louisiana69

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump65%

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 Plaquemines Parish

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding57
Tornado42
Coastal Flooding18
Hurricane Force Winds5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Plaquemines Parish, LA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Plaquemines Parish, LA

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Lynn Oaks School
44 miles, NW
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Arden Cahill Academy
49 miles, NW
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Muslim Academy
49 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Plaquemines Parish, LA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Plaquemines Parish, LA

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Airports

Airports near Plaquemines Parish, LA

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Mobile Regional Airport
126 miles, NE
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