Plaquemine, LA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Plaquemine, Louisiana Summary
Life in Plaquemine research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Plaquemine over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Plaquemine:
The population in Plaquemine is 6,187.
The median home value in Plaquemine is $159,700.
The median income in Plaquemine is $58,810.
The cost of living in Plaquemine is 90 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Plaquemine is $945.
The unemployment rate in Plaquemine is 8.0%.
The poverty rate in Plaquemine is 25.6%.
Table Of Contents
Plaquemine SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
7
Affordability
6
Diversity
8.5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8.5
Education
5
Commute
6
Plaquemine, LA Crime Report
198
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,411.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
46.78%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Plaquemine / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 198 | 3,411.4 | 3,523.8 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 47 | 809.8 | 639.4 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 34.5 | 15.8 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 1 | 17.2 | 80.7 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 43 | 740.9 | 497.0 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 151 | 2,601.7 | 2,884.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 26 | 448.0 | 510.1 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 117 | 2,015.9 | 2,107.3 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 8 | 137.8 | 266.9 | 282.7 |
Plaquemine, LA Cost Of Living
90
Plaquemine's Overall Cost Of Living
Plaquemine's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Plaquemine | Louisiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 103 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 105 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 69 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 94 | 96 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 75 | 86 | 100 | |
Plaquemine, LA Photos
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Rankings for Plaquemine in Louisiana
Map Of Plaquemine, LA
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Population over time in Plaquemine
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,589 | -2.0% |
| 2020 | 6,726 | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 6,812 | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 6,920 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 6,993 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 7,055 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 7,094 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 7,098 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 7,117 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 7,123 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Plaquemine
| Race | Plaquemine | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 40.3% | 57.8% | 59.4% |
| African American | 52.8% | 31.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 3.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 1.5% | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 5.3% | 18.4% |
Gender in Plaquemine
| Gender | Plaquemine | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Plaquemine for adults over 25
| Education | Plaquemine | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 16.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Plaquemine, Louisiana
| Income | Plaquemine | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.2% | 8.6% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.5% | 5.7% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.9% | 10.9% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 15.0% | 9.9% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.0% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.7% | 16.1% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.0% | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.1% | 13.7% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.2% | 5.8% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.2% | 5.7% | 9.5% |
