Acadia Parish, Louisiana Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Acadia Parish, LA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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D
Income Well below average
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F
Education Well below averageLess educated than 73% of counties in Louisiana
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Acadia Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 56,955 | 4,610,276 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 86.7 | 88.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.10% | -0.10% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 35.0 | 35.9 | 37.3 |
| Households | 22,099 | 1,803,262 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Acadia Parish declined by 4.5% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 56,955 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Acadia Parish is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 21.4% of residents. That is about the same share as Louisiana.
- Gen Z 13–28 12,198 21.4% on par
- Millennials 29–44 11,177 19.6% -2.2 pts
- Gen X 45–60 11,274 19.8% +0.4 pts
- Boomers 61–79 9,833 17.3% +0.1 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Louisiana, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.1% of the people living in Acadia Parish and men 48.9%.
- Women 51.1% Louisiana 51.1%
- Men 48.9% Louisiana 48.9%
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Economy
Acadia Parish has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Acadia Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $45,601 | $60,934 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 1.71% | 3.69% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.7% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Acadia Parish is about 25% lower than in Louisiana.
Housing
| Metric | Acadia Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $206,666 | $170,446 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $680 | $1,063 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 67.0% | 67.4% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Acadia Parish is about 25.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $680 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Acadia Parish spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 188 hours, about 7.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Acadia Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.5 | 21.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 45.0 | 42.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 188 | 177 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,815 | $5,493 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 5.8% | 8.1% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 8,665 | 8,275 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,166 | 1,164 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Louisiana:
East Carroll Parish (11.4 min), Madison Parish (13.1 min), St. Mary Parish (15.5 min).
Slowest:
West Feliciana Parish (32.8 min), East Feliciana Parish (32.8 min), St. Helena Parish (32.4 min).
The average commute time in Acadia Parish is 23 minutes, longer than the 21 minutes in Louisiana.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Acadia Parish has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Acadia Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.1% | 24.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.55 | 2.49 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Louisiana:
Orleans Parish (0.3), East Baton Rouge Parish (0.3), St. Tammany Parish (0.3).
Lowest:
East Carroll Parish (0.1), Assumption Parish (0.2), Evangeline Parish (0.2).
Health
Acadia Parish has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Acadia Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.3 | 75.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 23.5% | 22.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 26.3% | 23.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Louisiana:
St. Tammany Parish (0.8), Ascension Parish (0.8), Vernon Parish (0.8).
Lowest:
East Carroll Parish (0.7), Madison Parish (0.7), Tensas Parish (0.7).
Acadia Parish, LA Compared With Nearby Counties
Acadia Parish, LA is typical in size for this group, 56,955 residents against a local median of 57,123, so the measures below are close to a like for like comparison. The measure that sets Acadia Parish, LA apart most is median home price: $206,666, 51% above the local median of $136,547.
Median household income tells the same story from another angle: $45,601 against a local median of $56,434, 19% below it. The one measure here that carries a verdict is median household income, and at 19% below the local median it puts Acadia Parish, LA at the weaker end of the local range. The counties themselves spread $259,754 on median home price, so Acadia Parish, LA sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Acadia Parish, LA has the 3rd highest median home price of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia Parish, LA | 56,955 | $45,601 #4/6 | $206,666 #3/6 | 22.5 min #4/6 |
| Lafayette Parish, LA | 247,982 | $67,829 | $241,213 | 18.7 min |
| Jefferson Davis Parish, LA | 31,924 | $58,037 | $8,749 | 23.5 min |
| Evangeline Parish, LA | 32,054 | $42,481 | $268,503 | 21.1 min |
| Vermilion Parish, LA | 57,123 | $56,434 | $24,797 | 23.9 min |
| St. Landry Parish, LA | 81,670 | $44,313 | $136,547 | 22.1 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Acadia Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Acadia Parish, Louisiana?
About 56,955 people live in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, in 22,099 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 35.0, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 2 years.
How densely populated is Acadia Parish, Louisiana?
Averaged over its land area, Acadia Parish, Louisiana has 87 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is close to the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Acadia Parish, Louisiana?
The median home costs 4.5 times the median household income ($206,666 against $45,601), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $680 a month takes about 18% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Acadia Parish, Louisiana?
Unemployment in Acadia Parish, Louisiana is 7.7%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What share of adults in Acadia Parish, Louisiana have a college degree?
13.1% of adults in Acadia Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 8), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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