Plaquemine, LA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Plaquemine, Louisiana Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
6,680
Unemployment
9.2%
Poverty
27.0%
Median Home
$161,100
Median Income
$44,457
Median Rent
$848
Plaquemine SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
7
Affordability
5
Diversity
9
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8.5
Education
6
Commute
8
Plaquemine, LA Crime Report
241
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,618.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
46.11%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Plaquemine / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 241 | 3,618.6 | 3,711.3 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 32 | 480.5 | 549.3 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 2 | 30.0 | 11.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 86.6 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 29 | 435.4 | 402.1 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 209 | 3,138.1 | 3,162.0 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 44 | 660.7 | 579.0 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 163 | 2,447.4 | 2,352.4 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 2 | 30.0 | 230.5 | 219.9 |
Plaquemine, LA Cost Of Living
91
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 | 91 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 106 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 103 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 69 | 81 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 103 | 99 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 84 | 88 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Race | Plaquemine | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 38.6% | 58.7% | 60.7% |
| African American | 54.9% | 32.0% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.7% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 0.1% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 6.4% | 5.1% | 18.0% |
Gender in Plaquemine
| Gender | Plaquemine | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.6% | 51.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 42.4% | 48.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Plaquemine for adults over 25
| Education | Plaquemine | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 13.0% | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 41.0% | 34.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 6.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Plaquemine, Louisiana
| Income | Plaquemine | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.6% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.6% | 5.9% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.9% | 12.0% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 17.0% | 10.4% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.9% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.3% | 16.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4.2% | 11.2% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.0% | 12.6% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.7% | 5.0% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.9% | 4.6% | 7.7% |
