Plaquemines Parish, LA
Living in Plaquemines Parish
Bikeability7
Walkability23
Commute44
Public Transit9
Affordability53
Public Safety80
Airports41
Hospitals23
Colleges45
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools98
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
23kPopulation+628 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age
19%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
75%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black20%
Caucasian64%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate35%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$57kMedian Household Income+$2.5k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty-9% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector70%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military3%
Sales and office18%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$191kMedian Home Value-$12k (2010–19)
44%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$186 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached53%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home27%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200939%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity64%
LP gas2%
Utility gas34%
Crime
Violent Crime in Plaquemines Parish
United States45
Louisiana59
Property Crime in Plaquemines Parish
United States48
Louisiana69
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 81 | 7 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 7 | 0 |
| Aug | 83 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 56 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Plaquemines Parish
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding57
Tornado42
Coastal Flooding18
Hurricane Force Winds5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Plaquemines Parish, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Plaquemines Parish, LA
Lynn Oaks School
44 miles, NW
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School
46 miles, NW
Arden Cahill Academy
49 miles, NW
Muslim Academy
49 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Plaquemines Parish, LA
University of Holy Cross
50 miles, NW
Loyola University New Orleans
56 miles, NW
Tulane University of Louisiana
56 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Plaquemines Parish, LA
Lady of the Sea General Hospital
46 miles, W
Seaside Behavioral Center
50 miles, NW
West Jefferson Medical Center
52 miles, NW
St Bernard Parish Hospital
53 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Plaquemines Parish, LA
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
83 miles, N
Mobile Regional Airport
126 miles, NE
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
128 miles, NW