Acadia Parish, Louisiana
County
Overview
- County Name
- Acadia Parish
- State
- Louisiana
- FIPS Code
- 22001
- State FIPS
- 22
- County FIPS
- 001
Geography
- Land Area
- 655.24 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.29 sq mi
- Total Area
- 657.54 sq mi
- Latitude
- 30.291497
- Longitude
- -92.411037
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 56,583
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 41,864
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 54,993 | 97.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,593 | 2.8% |
| White | 43,704 | 77.2% |
| Black | 9,604 | 17.0% |
| Asian | 134 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 33 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 44 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 40,893 | 97.7% |
| Hispanic | 971 | 2.3% |
| White | 33,333 | 79.6% |
| Black | 7,124 | 17.0% |
| Asian | 115 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 431 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 30 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 56,955
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $52,983
- Poverty Rate
- 24.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 14,021
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 43,868 | 77.0% |
| Black | 9,110 | 16.0% |
| Asian | 103 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 37,921
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 13,112 | 34.6% |
| Republican | 15,554 | 41.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 9,094 | 24.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 17,301 | 45.6% |
| Female | 20,620 | 54.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 26,558 | 70.0% |
| Hispanic | 943 | 2.5% |
| Black | 6,651 | 17.5% |
| Asian | 128 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 19,689
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 51.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 14,681 | 55.3% |
| Hispanic | 433 | 45.9% |
| Black | 2,673 | 40.2% |
| Asian | 61 | 47.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 9,059 | 52.4% |
| Female | 10,630 | 51.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 14,220 (38.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,243 (13.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 25,107
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $158,684
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $733
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 82.2%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 5.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.