Laplace, Louisiana Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Laplace, 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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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Laplace | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,629 | 4,610,276 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1116.9 | 88.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.04% | -0.10% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 35.2 | 35.9 | 37.3 |
| Households | 8,957 | 1,803,262 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Laplace declined by 11.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 24,629 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Laplace is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 22.4% of residents. That is 1.0 points above Louisiana as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 5,525 22.4% +1.0 pts
- Millennials 29–44 5,177 21.0% -0.8 pts
- Gen X 45–60 5,301 21.5% +2.1 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,548 14.4% -2.8 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 51.5% of the people living in Laplace and men 48.5%.
- Women 51.5% Louisiana 51.1%
- Men 48.5% Louisiana 48.9%
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Economy
Laplace has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Laplace | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,567 | $60,934 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 1.42% | 3.69% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 10.5% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Laplace is about 4% higher than in Louisiana.
Housing
| Metric | Laplace | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $270,711 | $170,446 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,398 | $1,063 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 74.5% | 67.4% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Laplace is about 16.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,398 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Laplace spend about 61 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 254 hours, about 10.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Laplace | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 30.5 | 21.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 60.9 | 42.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 254 | 177 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,869 | $5,493 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 7.1% | 8.1% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 7,814 | 8,275 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,001 | 1,164 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Laplace is 30 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
Laplace has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Laplace | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.0% | 24.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.72 | 2.49 | 2.53 |
Health
Laplace has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Laplace | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.9 | 75.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.9% | 22.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.6% | 23.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Laplace, Louisiana.
How big is Laplace, Louisiana by population?
About 24,629 people live in Laplace, Louisiana, in 8,957 households of 2.7 people on average. The median age is 35.2, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 2 years.
How densely populated is Laplace, Louisiana?
Averaged over its land area, Laplace, Louisiana has 1,117 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 13 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Laplace, Louisiana?
The median home costs 4.3 times the median household income ($270,711 against $63,567), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,398 a month takes about 26% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Laplace, Louisiana?
Unemployment in Laplace, Louisiana is 10.5%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
How common is a college degree in Laplace, Louisiana?
17.0% of adults in Laplace, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 6), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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