Bayou Gauche is a CDP located in Lafourche Parish Louisiana. Bayou Gauche has a 2024 population of 1,382. Bayou Gauche is currently declining at a rate of -3.42% annually and its population has decreased by -18.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,703 in 2020.
The average household income in Bayou Gauche is $152,444 with a poverty rate of 0%. The median age in Bayou Gauche is 39.4 years: 36.1 years for males, and 39.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bayou Gauche was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,463 | 100% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 510 | 2.87 | 94.5 | 5.5 |
| Married | 462 | 2.98 | 93.9 | 6.1 |
| Male | 28 | 2.39 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 20 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.87
Average Household Size
94.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 51 | 5% |
| Associates Degree | 156 | 15.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 190 | 18.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 149 | 14.59% |
| High School Graduate | 359 | 35.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 116 | 11.36% |
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 | 1,021 | 970 | 339 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 33.2%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $83,298 | $83,519 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $86,196 | $108,212 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $71,372 | $84,412 | $65,497 |
| Some College | $59,572 | $72,269 | $58,141 |
$71,372
Average Earnings
$84,412
Average Male
$65,497
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.21% of Bayou Gauche residents speak only English, while 5.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.79% of the population.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $150,000 | $156,295 |
| Households | $149,107 | $152,444 |
| Married Families | $151,944 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
78.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
81.2%
Male Marriage Rate
75.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
27
Number of Veterans
27
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 25 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 25 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27 | 2.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
92.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.9%
Labor Force Participation
71.3%
Employment Rate
0%
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
81.95%
Born in Bayou Gauche
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Bayou Gauche residents were born in the United States, with 81.95% having been born in Louisiana. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,382 | -49 | -3.42% |
| 2023 | 1,431 | -49 | -3.31% |
| 2022 | 1,480 | -105 | -6.62% |
| 2021 | 1,585 | -118 | -6.93% |
| 2020 | 1,703 | -116 | -6.38% |
| 2019 | 1,819 | -212 | -10.44% |
| 2018 | 2,031 | -526 | -20.57% |
| 2017 | 2,557 | 378 | 17.35% |
| 2016 | 2,179 | 25 | 1.16% |
| 2015 | 2,154 | -440 | -16.96% |
| 2014 | 2,594 | -493 | -15.97% |
| 2013 | 3,087 | 545 | 21.44% |
| 2012 | 2,542 | -165 | -6.1% |
| 2011 | 2,707 | 636 | 30.71% |
| 2010 | 2,071 | 0 | 0% |