Belle Chasse is a CDP located in Plaquemines Parish Louisiana. Belle Chasse has a 2024 population of 10,465. Belle Chasse is currently declining at a rate of -1.49% annually but its population has increased by 2.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,241 in 2020.
The average household income in Belle Chasse is $117,032 with a poverty rate of 5.87%. The median age in Belle Chasse is 39.2 years: 37 years for males, and 40.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Belle Chasse was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,620 | 79.96% |
| Black or African American | 1,192 | 11.06% |
| Two or more races | 561 | 5.2% |
| Other race | 207 | 1.92% |
| Asian | 201 | 1.86% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,794 | 2.83 | 77.5 | 22.5 |
| Married | 2,596 | 3.25 | 86.3 | 13.7 |
| Non Family | 765 | 1.06 | 48.6 | 51.4 |
| Female | 309 | 3.64 | 74.4 | 25.6 |
| Male | 124 | 3.02 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
77.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 134 | 1.79% |
| Associates Degree | 474 | 6.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,404 | 18.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 667 | 8.91% |
| High School Graduate | 2,494 | 33.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 170 | 2.27% |
| Some College | 2,145 | 28.65% |
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 | 5,967 | 5,780 | 1,647 |
| Black | 811 | 805 | 173 |
| Hispanic | 470 | 470 | 141 |
| 2+ Races | 352 | 352 | 150 |
| Asian | 182 | 71 | 59 |
| Other Race | 124 | 124 | 42 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 42.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,159 | $76,453 | $41,847 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,110 | $119,141 | $74,697 |
| High School Graduate | $45,382 | $57,316 | $29,017 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $66,218 | $85,568 | $0 |
| Overall | $51,633 | $71,914 | $31,090 |
| Some College | $44,367 | $60,788 | $24,931 |
$51,633
Average Earnings
$71,914
Average Male
$31,090
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.47% of Belle Chasse residents speak only English, while 10.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.09% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,563 | 538 | 6.28% |
| Hispanic | 721 | 94 | 13.04% |
| Black | 1,175 | 43 | 3.66% |
| Other | 207 | 39 | 18.84% |
| Multiple | 561 | 12 | 2.14% |
5.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.14%
Male Poverty Rate
7.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Belle Chasse is Other, with 18.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Belle Chasse is Multiple, with 2.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.21% |
| High School | 7.19% |
| Some College | 3.86% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 8.57% |
| Male Unemployed | 8.13% |
| Male Employed | 1.44% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $109,151 | $134,711 |
| Households | $92,059 | $117,032 |
| Married Families | $119,706 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,955 | $41,601 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.1%
Male Marriage Rate
58.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
869
Number of Veterans
858
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 379 |
| Vietnam | 340 |
| Second Gulf War | 272 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 387 |
| 65 to 74 | 254 |
| 75+ | 149 |
| 55 to 64 | 79 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 738 | 11.32% |
| Black | 97 | 10.22% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 6.46% |
| Other Race | 20 | 14.93% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 3.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.3%
Labor Force Participation
63.5%
Employment Rate
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
81.2%
Born in Belle Chasse
96.47%
Native Born
3.53%
Foreign Born
1.33%
Non Citizen
2.21%
Naturalized
96.47% of Belle Chasse residents were born in the United States, with 81.2% having been born in Louisiana. 1.33% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,465 | -158 | -1.49% |
| 2023 | 10,623 | -158 | -1.47% |
| 2022 | 10,781 | 375 | 3.6% |
| 2021 | 10,406 | 165 | 1.61% |
| 2020 | 10,241 | -3,783 | -26.98% |
| 2019 | 14,024 | 534 | 3.96% |
| 2018 | 13,490 | -95 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 13,585 | -124 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 13,709 | 99 | 0.73% |
| 2015 | 13,610 | 439 | 3.33% |
| 2014 | 13,171 | -194 | -1.45% |
| 2013 | 13,365 | 97 | 0.73% |
| 2012 | 13,268 | -658 | -4.72% |
| 2011 | 13,926 | 1,247 | 9.84% |
| 2010 | 12,679 | 0 | 0% |