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Cost of living in Plaquemine summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Plaquemine. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Louisiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Plaquemine is 95 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Plaquemine is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Plaquemine is $159,906.
The median income in Plaquemine is $69,366.
Plaquemine's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Plaquemine Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Plaquemine | Louisiana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 88 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Plaquemine, LA Weather
The average high in Plaquemine is 78.1° and the average low is 57.6°.
There are 74.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 60.8 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Plaquemine |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 78.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 57.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 60.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Plaquemine Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Plaquemine
The current population in Plaquemine is 6,075. The population has decreased 14.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,075 | -1.0% |
| 2023 | 6,136 | -1.3% |
| 2022 | 6,218 | 0.5% |
| 2021 | 6,187 | -6.1% |
| 2020 | 6,589 | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 6,680 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 6,726 | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 6,812 | -1.6% |
| 2016 | 6,920 | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 6,993 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 7,055 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 7,094 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 7,098 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 7,117 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 7,123 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Plaquemine
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Plaquemine is:
40.1% White with 2,437 White residents.
51.4% African American with 3,125 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
2.5% Other with 152 Other residents.
3.7% Two Or More with 227 Two Or More residents.
2.2% Hispanic with 134 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Plaquemine | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 40.1% | 55.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 51.4% | 30.5% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.7% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.2% | 7.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Plaquemine
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Plaquemine is 50.2% female with 3,048 female residents.
Plaquemine is 49.8% male with 3,027 male residents.
| Gender | Plaquemine | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Plaquemine for adults over 25
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6.0% of adults in Plaquemine completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Plaquemine completed 9-12th grade.
38.0% of adults in Plaquemine completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Plaquemine completed some college.
15.0% of adults in Plaquemine completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in Plaquemine completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Plaquemine completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Plaquemine completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Plaquemine completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Plaquemine | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 32.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 15.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Plaquemine, Louisiana
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7.7% of households in Plaquemine earn Less than $10,000.
8.2% of households in Plaquemine earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.4% of households in Plaquemine earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.4% of households in Plaquemine earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.7% of households in Plaquemine earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.2% of households in Plaquemine earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.8% of households in Plaquemine earn $75,000 to $99,999.
23.7% of households in Plaquemine earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.9% of households in Plaquemine earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.0% of households in Plaquemine earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Plaquemine | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.7% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.2% | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.4% | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.4% | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.7% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.2% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.8% | 11.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.7% | 14.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.9% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.0% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
