Plaquemine, LA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Plaquemine, Louisiana Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
6,589
Unemployment
9.8%
Poverty
26.4%
Median Home
$160,300
Median Income
$51,750
Median Rent
$907
Plaquemine SnackAbility
5Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
7
Affordability
6
Diversity
8.5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8.5
Education
5
Commute
6
Plaquemine, LA Cost Of Living
90Plaquemine's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Plaquemine | Louisiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 103 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 105 | 97 | 100 | |
| Housing | 69 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 94 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 75 | 86 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,589 | -2.0% |
| 2019 | 6,726 | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 6,812 | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 6,920 | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 6,993 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 7,055 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 7,094 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 7,098 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 7,117 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 7,123 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Plaquemine
| Race | Plaquemine | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 37.5% | 58.3% | 60.1% |
| African American | 58.0% | 31.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 0.2% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 4.3% | 5.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Plaquemine
| Gender | Plaquemine | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 51.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 45.6% | 48.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Plaquemine for adults over 25
| Education | Plaquemine | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 14.0% | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 33.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 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 | 7.9% | 8.9% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.1% | 5.5% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.4% | 12.2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 18.0% | 10.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.1% | 12.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 23.4% | 16.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2.5% | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.7% | 13.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.0% | 5.3% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.9% | 4.7% | 8.3% |
