Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana
County
Overview
- County Name
- Pointe Coupee Parish
- State
- Louisiana
- FIPS Code
- 22077
- State FIPS
- 22
- County FIPS
- 077
Geography
- Land Area
- 555.50 sq mi
- Water Area
- 34.86 sq mi
- Total Area
- 590.36 sq mi
- Latitude
- 30.708319
- Longitude
- -91.604621
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 20,129
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 15,821
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 19,469 | 96.7% |
| Hispanic | 660 | 3.3% |
| White | 12,196 | 60.6% |
| Black | 6,606 | 32.8% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 74 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 30 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 15,381 | 97.2% |
| Hispanic | 442 | 2.8% |
| White | 9,967 | 63.0% |
| Black | 5,255 | 33.2% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 271 | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 20,217
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $64,071
- Poverty Rate
- 16.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,295
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,366 | 61.2% |
| Black | 6,584 | 32.6% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 14,948
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 7,349 | 49.2% |
| Republican | 4,207 | 28.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,348 | 22.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 6,905 | 46.2% |
| Female | 8,043 | 53.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,753 | 51.9% |
| Hispanic | 356 | 2.4% |
| Black | 5,220 | 34.9% |
| Asian | 34 | 0.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 9,822
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 65.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,332 | 68.8% |
| Hispanic | 220 | 61.8% |
| Black | 3,172 | 60.8% |
| Asian | 14 | 41.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,469 | 64.7% |
| Female | 5,353 | 66.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,760 (33.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,631 (18.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 11,096
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $190,633
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $814
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 87.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 3.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.