Bayou Cane, LA — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Terrebonne Parish County · Louisiana
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Bayou Cane based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
22,143
2023 ACS
Median Income
$73,235
2023
Median Home Value
$195,900
2023
Median Rent
$1,046
2023
Median Age
35.3
Unemployment
5.5%
Cost of Living Index
104.9
100 = national avg
Bayou Cane is a city in Terrebonne Parish County, Louisiana, with a population of 22,143 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Bayou Cane is one of the communities in Louisiana.
The median household income in Bayou Cane is $73,235, and the median home value is $195,900. The cost of living index is 104.9 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,046 per month. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, and the median age is 35.3 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
22,143
Male
11,372
51.4%
Female
10,771
48.6%
Median Age
35.3
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
12.2%
High School or Higher
41.1%
Foreign Born
3.9%
Veterans
4.3%
Married
35.6%
Avg Household Size
2.6
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.578
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
59.7%
Foreign Born
3.9%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
10.1%
2,230 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
89.9%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
20,896
English Only
88.9%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
1,291 speakers
Limited English
1.7%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
98.3%
Limited English Proficiency
1.7%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
945
4.3% of population
Disability Rate
21.2%
200 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$53,464
Unemployment Rate
2.6%
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
843
89.2%
Female Veterans
102
10.8%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$53,464
Non-Veteran Income
$32,731
Difference
$20,733
63.3% higher
Disability Status
With Disability
200
Without Disability
745
Disability Rate
21.2%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
9,945
#1 Ancestry
French
15.7% (3,473)
#2 Ancestry
American
8.1% (1,792)
#3 Ancestry
German
5.9% (1,312)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
8,419
Family Households
5,579
66.3%
Married Couples
3,373
40.1%
Non-Family Households
2,840
33.7%
Single Mother Households
1,542
18.3%
Single Father Households
664
7.9%
Living Alone
1,891
22.5%
Children Under 18
Total Children
4,673
In Married Couple
2,904
62.1%
With Single Mother
1,241
26.6%
With Single Father
528
11.3%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$80,838
Married Couple Income
$94,162
Single Mother Income
$44,432
Single Father Income
$38,750
Avg Family Size
2.6
Avg Non-Family Size
2.3
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
622
Grandparents Responsible
267
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$73,235
+0% vs national
Per Capita Income
$31,724
-15% vs national
Poverty Rate
18.7%
+37% vs national
Gini Index
0.3718
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
5.5%
+5% vs national
SNAP Recipients
16.5%
of households
How Bayou Cane Compares
Bayou Cane vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Bayou Cane is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Bayou Cane, LA has a median household income of $73,235, making it the 11,003rd highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Bayou Cane has a higher median household income than 61% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Bayou Cane, LA has a per capita income of $31,724, making it the 15,433rd highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Bayou Cane has a higher per capita income than 45% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Bayou Cane, LA has a poverty rate of 18.7%, making it the 8,072nd highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Bayou Cane has a higher poverty rate than 74% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Bayou Cane, LA has a unemployment rate of 5.5%, making it the 10,393rd highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Bayou Cane has a higher unemployment rate than 66% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Bayou Cane. The median household income here is $73,235.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
5.5%
-18% vs LA avg
Labor Force
12,002
Employed
11,236
Mean Commute
22 min
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
41.1%
of adults 25+
Median Age
35.3
Work from Home
3.3%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA metro area
Highest-Paying Job
General and Operations Managers
Top Median Wage
$110.6K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
104.9
100 = national avg
+4.9 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$46,140
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$109,059
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$904
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,102
per month
The median household income in Bayou Cane, LA is $73,235, which is 0.0% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $31,724. The poverty rate of 18.7% is lower than the LA state average of 22.7%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.3718, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, compared to the state average of 6.7%. The labor force is 12,002. 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 22 minutes, with 3.3% working from home. About 82.3% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 104.9, which is 4.9% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 101.5. A single adult needs to earn approximately $46,140 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$175,000
Median List Price
$209,900
Price Per Sq Ft
$116
Days on Market
115
Active Inventory
73
Months of Supply
6.6
Buyer's market
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
18.2%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
10.0%
Sale-to-List Ratio
97.7%
Buyer's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
11
New Listings
16
Pending Sales
10
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$116
Median List $/SF
$147
House Price IndexFHFA
How much have housing prices increased in Bayou Cane, LA? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA metro area, home prices have risen 222.4% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 66.8%. The 10-year growth rate is 27.3%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 18.3%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 0.0%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA housing market rather than Bayou Cane alone.
Metro area: Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA
Bayou Cane vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Bayou Cane is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Bayou Cane, LA has a median home value of $195,900, making it the 12,565th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Bayou Cane has a higher median home value than 55% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Bayou Cane, LA has a median rent of $1,046, making it the 9,187th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Bayou Cane has a higher median rent than 59% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Bayou Cane, LA has a price per square foot of $116, making it the 15,834th highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Bayou Cane has a higher price per square foot than 24% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Bayou Cane, LA has a rent burden of 17.1%, making it the 13,265th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Bayou Cane has a higher rent burden than 40% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$195,900
Median Rent
$1,046
Total Housing Units
9,282
Vacancy Rate
9.3%
Owner Occupied
55.8%
Renter Occupied
44.2%
Median Property Tax
$631
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,137
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$631
per year
Effective Tax Rate
0.32%
of home value
Median Home Value
$195,900
Estimated Mean Tax
$855
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($631) by the median home value ($195,900). In Bayou Cane, LA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.32%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Bayou Cane, LA is $175,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 115 days on the market. 18.2% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 6.6 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $116. The median rent is $1,046 per month (Census ACS). About 55.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1985. There are 9,282 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $631. The effective tax rate is 0.32%, below the national average.
Crime data is not yet available for Bayou Cane. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
94.2
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
93.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
53.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
96.8
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
52
Public Assistance
$1.1B
Individual Assistance
$213.9M
Most Common Type
Hurricane
31 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm → | Winter Storm | Jan 2026 | — | — |
| Hurricane Francine → | Hurricane | Sep 2024 | $17.4M | $15.9M |
| Tropical Storm Francine → | Hurricane | Sep 2024 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Nicholas → | Coastal Storm | Sep 2021 | — | — |
| Hurricane Ida → | Hurricane | Aug 2021 | $927.9M | $137.7M |
| Tropical Storm Ida → | Hurricane | Aug 2021 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms → | Severe Ice Storm | Mar 2021 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm → | Severe Ice Storm | Feb 2021 | — | — |
| Hurricane Zeta → | Hurricane | Jan 2021 | $2.2M | $1.0M |
| Tropical Storm Zeta → | Hurricane | Oct 2020 | — | — |
| Hurricane Delta → | Hurricane | Oct 2020 | $939K | — |
| Hurricane Delta → | Hurricane | Oct 2020 | — | — |
| Hurricane Sally → | Hurricane | Sep 2020 | $58K | — |
| Hurricane Laura → | Hurricane | Aug 2020 | $3.2M | — |
| Tropical Storms Laura and Marco → | Hurricane | Aug 2020 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Cristobal → | Coastal Storm | Jun 2020 | $6K | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $10.8M | $1.0M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Flooding → | Flood | Sep 2019 | — | — |
| Hurricane Barry → | Hurricane | Aug 2019 | $6.7M | — |
Showing 20 of 56 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
13,402
Total Claims Paid
$322,169,099
Avg Claim Payout
$24,039
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
34
Federal Funding
$38,503,580
Properties Protected
120
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
6.27
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 403.3: Stormwater Management - Flapgates/Floodgates | 3 | $6,889,885 |
| 205.8: Retrofitting Public Structures - Wind | 3 | $2,834,886 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 3 | $416,250 |
| 100.1: Public Awareness and Education (Brochures, Workshops, Videos, etc.) | 3 | $1,521,192 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 2 | $1,137,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Bayou Cane has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, coastal flood, heat wave. The area has had 52 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (31 declarations). 13,402 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,053,656,008 in public assistance recovery funding. $213,901,118 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 34 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
40.2%
4.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.9%
4.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.8%
1.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
1.9pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
37.3%
Arthritis
29.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.3%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
20.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.9%
Loneliness
35.7%
Lack of Support
27.8%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
37.3%
Mobility
16.8%
Cognitive
19.0%
Hearing
8.1%
Vision
6.2%
Self-Care
4.6%
Independent Living
10.2%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Bayou Cane has an obesity rate of 40.2%, which is 4.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.9%, 4.4pp above the national average. About 8.7% of adults lack health insurance. 81.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.4 mi
Compass Behavioral Center Of H...
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Behavioral Center Of Houma, Llc | 4.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Terrebonne General Medical Center - Parish | 4.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Physicians Medical Center | 4.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Leonard J Chabert Medical Center | 8.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Ochsner St Anne General Hospital | 9.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | Yes |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Mean Commute
22 min
-4% vs national
Drive Alone
82.3%
+5% vs national
Work From Home
3.3%
-64% vs national
Carpool
11.2%
Walk
2.2%
How Bayou Cane's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Traffic Fatalities
Source: NHTSA FARS (2021)Fatalities
2
2021
1-Year Avg
2
fatalities/yr
Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.
The average commute in Bayou Cane, LA is 22 minutes, which is 4.3% below the national average of 23 minutes. 82.3% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 3.3% work from home, which is below the LA state average of 5.4%. 11.2% of workers carpool. 2.2% walk to work. In 2021, there were 2 traffic fatalities from 1 fatal crash.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
87.3%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
78.3%
of households
No Internet
7.6%
of households
Total Households
8,419
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
95.7%
of households
Smartphone
92.6%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
83.9%
of households
Tablet
70.0%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
11.7¢
per kWh
-38% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg
Commercial Rate
10.5¢
per kWh
-32% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg
Industrial Rate
5.6¢
per kWh
-53% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$141
residential
-4% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg
31% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Louisiana averages 11.7¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $141. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Bayou Cane vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (10,000 - 25,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
87.3% of households in Bayou Cane have broadband internet access. 78.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.6% of households have no internet access. 6.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Bayou Cane is located in Terrebonne Parish, LA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Bayou Cane.
Election Overview
Source: Terrebonne Parish (2024)2024 Winner
Republican
Dem Votes
9,702
23.5%
GOP Votes
31,115
75.3%
Total Votes
41,327
Margin
R+51.8%
Shift from 2020
R+1.8pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,702 | 31,115 | 41,327 | 23.5% | 75.3% | R+51.8 |
| 2020 | 11,198 | 34,339 | 46,240 | 24.2% | 74.3% | R+50.0 |
| 2016 | 10,664 | 31,900 | 43,893 | 24.3% | 72.7% | R+48.4 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Terrebonne Parish recorded 41,327 total votes. Republicans won the county with 75.3% of the vote compared to 23.5% for Democrats, a margin of R+51.8%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+1.8pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Terrebonne Parish has shifted 3.4 percentage points toward Republicans.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
6
Total Population
109,889
Avg Median Income
$64,942
Avg Home Value
$197,117
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70359 | 9,472 | $54,139 | $161,300 | $1,119 | 14.4 |
| 70360 | 28,810 | $82,365 | $297,100 | $1,085 | 60.1 |
| 70363 | 24,668 | $44,828 | $143,800 | $1,054 | 78.4 |
| 70364 | 28,990 | $68,909 | $195,600 | $1,004 | 42.2 |
| 70394 | 13,683 | $62,366 | $183,700 | $825 | 83.7 |
| 70395 | 4,266 | $77,043 | $201,200 | $895 | 48.9 |
Bayou Cane, LA has 6 ZIP codes with a combined population of 109,889. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $64,942. The average median home value is $197,117. The average median monthly rent is $997.
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