Plaquemines Parish, LA — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
23,070
Male
12,049
52.2%
Female
11,021
47.8%
Median Age
36.8 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.8
Foreign Born
6.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher13.3%
High School or Higher35.3%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
4.5%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
9.6%
Married
46.4%
Plaquemines Parish, LA has a population of 23,070 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 36.8 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 61.8% of the population. 13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 6.2% of residents are foreign-born.