Breaux Bridge is a city located in St. Martin Parish Louisiana. Breaux Bridge has a 2024 population of 7,507. Breaux Bridge is currently growing at a rate of 0.09% annually and its population has increased by 0.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,479 in 2020.
The average household income in Breaux Bridge is $65,948 with a poverty rate of 30.17%. The median age in Breaux Bridge is 38.1 years: 34.8 years for males, and 39.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Breaux Bridge was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,582 | 47.78% |
| Black or African American | 3,489 | 46.54% |
| Two or more races | 266 | 3.55% |
| Asian | 96 | 1.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 53 | 0.71% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.15% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,884 | 2.56 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
| Non Family | 1,065 | 1.11 | 72.5 | 27.5 |
| Married | 1,002 | 2.91 | 90.5 | 9.5 |
| Female | 478 | 3.91 | 46.9 | 53.1 |
| Male | 339 | 4.16 | 79.1 | 20.9 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
75.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 763 | 15.73% |
| Associates Degree | 298 | 6.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 494 | 10.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 444 | 9.15% |
| High School Graduate | 1,951 | 40.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 202 | 4.16% |
| Some College | 699 | 14.41% |
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 | 2,714 | 2,389 | 756 |
| Black | 1,853 | 1,294 | 156 |
| 2+ Races | 145 | 127 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 121 | 112 | 25 |
| Asian | 74 | 22 | 1 |
| Islander | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| Native American | 11 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 27.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $82,656 | $91,250 | $60,385 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,222 | $0 | $57,222 |
| High School Graduate | $31,207 | $30,072 | $34,471 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $44,408 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,010 | $40,903 | $39,649 |
| Some College | $36,111 | $27,188 | $37,173 |
$40,010
Average Earnings
$40,903
Average Male
$39,649
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.21% of Breaux Bridge residents speak only English, while 13.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 11.19% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,330 | 1,586 | 47.63% |
| White | 3,474 | 417 | 12% |
| Multiple | 266 | 121 | 45.49% |
| Islander | 53 | 53 | 100% |
| Native | 11 | 11 | 100% |
| Asian | 96 | 1 | 1.04% |
| Hispanic | 121 | 1 | 0.83% |
30.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.79%
Male Poverty Rate
31.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Breaux Bridge is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Breaux Bridge is Hispanic, with 0.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.24% |
| Some College | 26.09% |
| High School | 21.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 43.4% |
| Female Employed | 19.63% |
| Male Employed | 6.98% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,420 | $77,594 |
| Households | $45,620 | $65,948 |
| Married Families | $73,203 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,966 | $41,658 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.5%
Male Marriage Rate
33.7%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
310
Number of Veterans
249
Male Veterans
61
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 168 |
| Vietnam | 79 |
| Second Gulf War | 53 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 150 |
| 65 to 74 | 76 |
| 18 to 34 | 47 |
| 75+ | 20 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 140 | 4.66% |
| Black | 119 | 5.26% |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 26.9% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 32.23% |
| Asian | 12 | 13.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.7%
Labor Force Participation
50.9%
Employment Rate
8.5%
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
90.8%
Born in Breaux Bridge
98.21%
Native Born
1.79%
Foreign Born
1.31%
Non Citizen
0.48%
Naturalized
98.21% of Breaux Bridge residents were born in the United States, with 90.8% having been born in Louisiana. 1.31% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,542 | 7 | 0.09% |
| 2028 | 7,535 | 7 | 0.09% |
| 2027 | 7,528 | 7 | 0.09% |
| 2026 | 7,521 | 7 | 0.09% |
| 2025 | 7,514 | 7 | 0.09% |
| 2024 | 7,507 | 7 | 0.09% |
| 2023 | 7,500 | 70 | 0.94% |
| 2022 | 7,430 | -45 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 7,475 | -4 | -0.05% |
| 2020 | 7,479 | -684 | -8.38% |
| 2019 | 8,163 | -48 | -0.58% |
| 2018 | 8,211 | -96 | -1.16% |
| 2017 | 8,307 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2016 | 8,309 | -34 | -0.41% |
| 2015 | 8,343 | 66 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 8,277 | 63 | 0.77% |
| 2013 | 8,214 | 38 | 0.46% |
| 2012 | 8,176 | -36 | -0.44% |
| 2011 | 8,212 | 76 | 0.93% |
| 2010 | 8,136 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,281 | 766 | 11.76% |
| 1990 | 6,515 | 593 | 10.01% |
| 1980 | 5,922 | 980 | 19.83% |
| 1970 | 4,942 | 1,639 | 49.62% |
| 1960 | 3,303 | -4,239 | -56.21% |