Plaquemine, LA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-09
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Plaquemine, Louisiana Info Snack

Population
6,589
Unemployment
9.8%
Poverty
26.4%
Median Home
$160,300
Median Income
$51,750
Median Rent
$907

Plaquemine SnackAbility

5
Overall 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

90
Plaquemine'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

Old Square Plaquemine
Source: Public Domain

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

White
37.5% (2,474)
African American
58.0% (3,822)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
0.2% (11)
Hispanic
4.3% (282)
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

Female
54.4% (3,587)
Male
45.6% (3,001)
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

< 9th Grade
7.0% (461)
9-12th Grade
14.0% (922)
High School / GED
36.0% (2,372)
Some College
14.0% (922)
Associate's Degree
11.0% (724)
Bachelor's Degree
13.0% (856)
Master's Degree
5.0% (329)
Professional Degree
0.0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0.0% (0)
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

Less than $10,000
7.9% (52,355)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.1% (33,507)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.4% (55,497)
$25,000 to $34,999
18.0% (118,848)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.1% (66,492)
$50,000 to $74,999
23.4% (153,926)
$75,000 to $99,999
2.5% (16,492)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.7% (103,141)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.0% (46,335)
$200,000 or more
1.9% (12,303)
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%

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