Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana
County
Overview
- County Name
- Plaquemines Parish
- State
- Louisiana
- FIPS Code
- 22075
- State FIPS
- 22
- County FIPS
- 075
Geography
- Land Area
- 780.60 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1786.64 sq mi
- Total Area
- 2567.24 sq mi
- Latitude
- 29.282447
- Longitude
- -89.576068
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 22,162
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 16,598
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 20,309 | 91.6% |
| Hispanic | 1,856 | 8.4% |
| White | 13,791 | 62.2% |
| Black | 4,907 | 22.1% |
| Asian | 659 | 3.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 256 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 53 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 15,467 | 93.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,130 | 6.8% |
| White | 10,723 | 64.6% |
| Black | 3,720 | 22.4% |
| Asian | 603 | 3.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 372 | 2.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 54 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 22,803
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $89,115
- Poverty Rate
- 12.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,863
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 13,692 | 60.0% |
| Black | 4,811 | 21.1% |
| Asian | 797 | 3.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 13,746
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,899 | 35.6% |
| Republican | 5,044 | 36.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,709 | 27.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 6,511 | 47.4% |
| Female | 7,235 | 52.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,499 | 54.6% |
| Hispanic | 710 | 5.2% |
| Black | 3,206 | 23.3% |
| Asian | 371 | 2.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 7,863
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 57.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,534 | 60.5% |
| Hispanic | 325 | 45.8% |
| Black | 1,717 | 53.6% |
| Asian | 128 | 34.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,672 | 56.4% |
| Female | 4,191 | 57.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,383 (28.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,299 (21.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 9,736
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $296,728
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,353
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.0%
- Work From Home
- 6.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.