Bayou Cane is a CDP located in Terrebonne Parish Louisiana. Bayou Cane has a 2024 population of 21,440. Bayou Cane is currently growing at a rate of 0.7% annually and its population has increased by 5.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,307 in 2020.
The average household income in Bayou Cane is $83,436 with a poverty rate of 16.18%. The median age in Bayou Cane is 34.9 years: 33.7 years for males, and 35.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bayou Cane was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,057 | 61.76% |
| Black or African American | 4,018 | 19% |
| Two or more races | 1,995 | 9.44% |
| Native American | 1,240 | 5.87% |
| Asian | 426 | 2.01% |
| Other race | 406 | 1.92% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,953 | 2.61 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
| Married | 3,312 | 3.27 | 77 | 23 |
| Non Family | 2,729 | 1.45 | 43.3 | 56.7 |
| Female | 1,327 | 3.36 | 38.7 | 61.3 |
| Male | 585 | 2.61 | 60.3 | 39.7 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
57.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,173 | 8.55% |
| Associates Degree | 574 | 4.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,008 | 14.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 642 | 4.68% |
| High School Graduate | 5,715 | 41.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 530 | 3.86% |
| Some College | 3,076 | 22.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,119 | 7,996 | 1,627 |
| Black | 2,523 | 2,182 | 513 |
| 2+ Races | 898 | 748 | 87 |
| Hispanic | 759 | 599 | 43 |
| Native American | 609 | 578 | 61 |
| Asian | 376 | 336 | 332 |
| Other Race | 160 | 148 | 30 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 94.91%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 88.3%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,998 | $33,460 | $46,713 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,375 | $0 | $47,174 |
| High School Graduate | $56,554 | $59,036 | $31,554 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,342 | $38,333 | $25,329 |
| Overall | $46,785 | $58,538 | $35,241 |
| Some College | $43,820 | $70,193 | $24,828 |
$46,785
Average Earnings
$58,538
Average Male
$35,241
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.46% of Bayou Cane residents speak only English, while 11.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,689 | 1,477 | 11.64% |
| Black | 3,958 | 889 | 22.46% |
| Multiple | 1,987 | 619 | 31.15% |
| Hispanic | 2,005 | 345 | 17.21% |
| Native | 1,240 | 314 | 25.32% |
| Other | 397 | 59 | 14.86% |
16.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.84%
Male Poverty Rate
17.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bayou Cane is Multiple, with 31.15% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bayou Cane is White, with 11.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.07% |
| Some College | 13.41% |
| High School | 11.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 83.89% |
| Male Unemployed | 16.83% |
| Female Employed | 9.79% |
| Male Employed | 7.73% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,779 | $92,510 |
| Households | $71,965 | $83,436 |
| Married Families | $87,481 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $59,301 | $58,387 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.7%
Male Marriage Rate
42.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,089
Number of Veterans
992
Male Veterans
97
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 315 |
| First Gulf War | 308 |
| Second Gulf War | 247 |
| Korea | 109 |
| World War II | 53 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 396 |
| 35 to 54 | 341 |
| 65 to 74 | 184 |
| 18 to 34 | 115 |
| 55 to 64 | 53 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 832 | 8% |
| Black | 244 | 8.04% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 1.13% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.99%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.7%
Labor Force Participation
62.9%
Employment Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.91%
Born in Bayou Cane
96.48%
Native Born
3.52%
Foreign Born
2.49%
Non Citizen
1.03%
Naturalized
96.48% of Bayou Cane residents were born in the United States, with 77.91% having been born in Louisiana. 2.49% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21,440 | 149 | 0.7% |
| 2023 | 21,291 | 149 | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 21,142 | -557 | -2.57% |
| 2021 | 21,699 | 1,392 | 6.85% |
| 2020 | 20,307 | 214 | 1.07% |
| 2019 | 20,093 | -736 | -3.53% |
| 2018 | 20,829 | -344 | -1.62% |
| 2017 | 21,173 | 728 | 3.56% |
| 2016 | 20,445 | -622 | -2.95% |
| 2015 | 21,067 | 440 | 2.13% |
| 2014 | 20,627 | -47 | -0.23% |
| 2013 | 20,674 | 169 | 0.82% |
| 2012 | 20,505 | 999 | 5.12% |
| 2011 | 19,506 | 151 | 0.78% |
| 2010 | 19,355 | 0 | 0% |