Acadia Parish Summary

Life in Acadia Parish research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Acadia Parish 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 Acadia Parish:

  • The population in Acadia Parish is 57,674.

  • The median home value in Acadia Parish is $140,609.

  • The median income in Acadia Parish is $44,977.

  • The median rent in Acadia Parish is $719.

  • The unemployment rate in Acadia Parish is 8.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Acadia Parish is 23.7%.

  • The average high in Acadia Parish is 82.9° and there are 133.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Acadia Parish

List Of Cities & Towns in Acadia Parish

Crowley, LA Population 11,726

Eunice, LA Population 9,440

Rayne, LA Population 7,223

Church Point, LA Population 4,182

Basile, LA Population 2,353

Iota, LA Population 1,518

Duson, LA Population 1,441

Morse, LA Population 1,111

Egan, LA Population 833

Estherwood, LA Population 737

Mermentau, LA Population 644

Branch, LA Population 470

Map Of Acadia Parish

Acadia Parish, LA Weather

  • The average high in Acadia Parish is 82.9°.

  • There are 81.27 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 133.0 inches of rain each year with 0.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:35 hours of sun each day in Acadia Parish.

StatAcadia Parish
Mean High82.9
Nice Days81.27
Rainfall133.0
Snowfall0.1
Sunny_hours5:35
82.9°
Average High
133.0
Inches of Rain

Acadia Parish Photos

Chrislitherlandcrowley
Source: Wikipedia User Chris Litherland | CC BY-SA 3.0
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Rayne Frog
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Acadia Parish Demographics

Population over time in Acadia Parish

The current population in Acadia Parish is 57,674. The population has decreased -6.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 58,200 -6.7%
2021 62,371 -0.1%
2020 62,457 -

Gender in Acadia Parish

  • Acadia Parish is 50.4% female with 29,078 female residents.

  • Acadia Parish is 49.6% male with 28,596 male residents.

Female
50.4% (29,078)
Male
49.6% (28,596)
Gender Acadia Parish LA USA
Female 50.4% 51.0% 50.4%
Male 49.6% 49.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Acadia Parish

Acadia Parish is:

  • 77.0% White with 44,413 White residents.

  • 16.5% African American with 9,511 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 13 American Indian residents.

  • 0.2% Asian with 95 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 40 Other residents.

  • 3.2% Two Or More with 1,822 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.1% Hispanic with 1,780 Hispanic residents.

White
77.0% (44,413)
African American
16.5% (9,511)
American Indian
0.0% (13)
Asian
0.2% (95)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (40)
Two Or More
3.2% (1,822)
Hispanic
3.1% (1,780)

Table: Acadia Parish By Race

Race Acadia Parish LA USA
White 77.0% 57.5% 58.9%
African American 16.5% 31.4% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.2% 1.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.2% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.1% 5.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Acadia Parish, Louisiana

  • 7.5% of households in Acadia Parish earn Less than $10,000.

  • 8.8% of households in Acadia Parish earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 12.4% of households in Acadia Parish earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.8% of households in Acadia Parish earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.7% of households in Acadia Parish earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 12.9% of households in Acadia Parish earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.8% of households in Acadia Parish earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Acadia Parish earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.0% of households in Acadia Parish earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.5% of households in Acadia Parish earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.5% (4,298)
$10,000 to $14,999
8.8% (5,077)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.4% (7,143)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.8% (6,226)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.7% (8,472)
$50,000 to $74,999
12.9% (7,461)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.8% (6,819)
$100,000 to $149,999
12.6% (7,256)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.0% (2,885)
$200,000 or more
3.5% (2,033)
Income Acadia Parish LA USA
Less than $10,000 7.5% 7.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 8.8% 6.0% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.4% 10.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.8% 9.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.7% 11.8% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 12.9% 15.9% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.8% 11.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.6% 14.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.0% 6.8% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.5% 6.8% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Acadia Parish for adults over 25

  • 9.0% of adults in Acadia Parish completed < 9th grade.

  • 11.0% of adults in Acadia Parish completed 9-12th grade.

  • 44.0% of adults in Acadia Parish completed high school / ged.

  • 15.0% of adults in Acadia Parish completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Acadia Parish completed associate's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Acadia Parish completed bachelor's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Acadia Parish completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Acadia Parish completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Acadia Parish completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
9% (5,190)
9-12th Grade
11% (6,344)
High School / GED
44% (25,376)
Some College
15% (8,651)
Associate's Degree
7% (4,037)
Bachelor's Degree
10% (5,767)
Master's Degree
2% (1,153)
Professional Degree
1% (576)
Doctorate Degree
1% (576)
Education Acadia Parish LA USA
< 9th Grade 9% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 11% 9% 6%
High School / GED 44% 33% 26%
Some College 15% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 7% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 10% 17% 21%
Master's Degree 2% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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