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Cost of living in Belle Chasse summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Belle Chasse. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Louisiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Belle Chasse is 112 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Belle Chasse is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Belle Chasse is $338,399.
The median income in Belle Chasse is $115,012.
Belle Chasse's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Belle Chasse Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Belle Chasse | Louisiana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 150 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Belle Chasse, LA Weather
The average high in Belle Chasse is 77.9° and the average low is 59.8°.
There are 71.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 64.6 inches of precipitation each year with 0.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Belle Chasse |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 77.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 59.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 71.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 64.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Belle Chasse Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Belle Chasse
The current population in Belle Chasse is 10,934. The population has decreased 26.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,934 | -1.0% |
| 2023 | 11,046 | 2.5% |
| 2022 | 10,781 | 3.6% |
| 2021 | 10,406 | 1.6% |
| 2020 | 10,241 | -27.0% |
| 2019 | 14,024 | 4.0% |
| 2018 | 13,490 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 13,585 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 13,709 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 13,610 | 3.3% |
| 2014 | 13,171 | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 13,365 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 13,268 | -4.7% |
| 2011 | 13,926 | -6.7% |
| 2010 | 14,920 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Belle Chasse
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Belle Chasse is:
72.9% White with 7,974 White residents.
11.6% African American with 1,273 African American residents.
1.6% American Indian with 178 American Indian residents.
1.7% Asian with 182 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
4.1% Two Or More with 452 Two Or More residents.
8.0% Hispanic with 875 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Belle Chasse | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.9% | 55.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 11.6% | 30.5% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.1% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 8.0% | 7.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Belle Chasse
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Belle Chasse is 52.7% female with 5,758 female residents.
Belle Chasse is 47.3% male with 5,176 male residents.
| Gender | Belle Chasse | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Belle Chasse for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Belle Chasse completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Belle Chasse completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Belle Chasse completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in Belle Chasse completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Belle Chasse completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in Belle Chasse completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Belle Chasse completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Belle Chasse completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Belle Chasse completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Belle Chasse | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 32.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Belle Chasse, Louisiana
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2.1% of households in Belle Chasse earn Less than $10,000.
6.6% of households in Belle Chasse earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.6% of households in Belle Chasse earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.6% of households in Belle Chasse earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.5% of households in Belle Chasse earn $35,000 to $49,999.
7.8% of households in Belle Chasse earn $50,000 to $74,999.
17.4% of households in Belle Chasse earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.3% of households in Belle Chasse earn $100,000 to $149,999.
18.7% of households in Belle Chasse earn $150,000 to $199,999.
14.3% of households in Belle Chasse earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Belle Chasse | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.1% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.6% | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.6% | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.6% | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.5% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 7.8% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.4% | 11.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.3% | 14.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 18.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 14.3% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
