North Vacherie is a CDP located in St. James Parish Louisiana. North Vacherie has a 2024 population of 1,639. North Vacherie is currently declining at a rate of -3.02% annually and its population has decreased by -0.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,641 in 2020.
The average household income in North Vacherie is $61,410 with a poverty rate of 19.29%. The median age in North Vacherie is 37.5 years: 33.9 years for males, and 51.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of North Vacherie was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,323 | 68.44% |
| White | 446 | 23.07% |
| Other race | 155 | 8.02% |
| Two or more races | 9 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 848 | 2.28 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Married | 342 | 2.94 | 81.3 | 18.7 |
| Non Family | 316 | 1.01 | 57.6 | 42.4 |
| Female | 151 | 3.11 | 80.1 | 19.9 |
| Male | 39 | 3.56 | 100 | 0 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
73.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 207 | 14% |
| Associates Degree | 65 | 4.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 336 | 22.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 65 | 4.39% |
| High School Graduate | 616 | 41.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 190 | 12.85% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 982 | 783 | 214 |
| White | 398 | 390 | 187 |
| Other Race | 90 | 90 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 90 | 90 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 9 | 0 |
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 white people with a rate of 46.98%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,677 | $115,263 | $58,629 |
| Graduate Degree | $33,393 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $42,833 | $60,455 | $20,407 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,972 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,691 | $43,222 | $26,125 |
| Some College | $26,615 | $26,507 | $32,708 |
$36,691
Average Earnings
$43,222
Average Male
$26,125
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.98% of North Vacherie residents speak only English, while 10.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,318 | 366 | 27.77% |
| White | 446 | 6 | 1.35% |
19.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.76%
Male Poverty Rate
30.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in North Vacherie is Black, with 27.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in North Vacherie is White, with 1.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 64.25% |
| High School | 22.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.24% |
| Some College | 1.18% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 29.18% |
| Male Unemployed | 7.79% |
| Male Employed | 0.94% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,778 | $78,723 |
| Households | $37,941 | $61,410 |
| Married Families | $93,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $31,862 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.3%
Male Marriage Rate
44.2%
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
19
Number of Veterans
19
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 19 | 1.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
52.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.6%
Labor Force Participation
51%
Employment Rate
9.9%
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
90.48%
Born in North Vacherie
95.34%
Native Born
4.66%
Foreign Born
4.66%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
95.34% of North Vacherie residents were born in the United States, with 90.48% having been born in Louisiana. 4.66% 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 | 1,639 | -51 | -3.02% |
| 2023 | 1,690 | -50 | -2.87% |
| 2022 | 1,740 | 90 | 5.45% |
| 2021 | 1,650 | 9 | 0.55% |
| 2020 | 1,641 | -216 | -11.63% |
| 2019 | 1,857 | -214 | -10.33% |
| 2018 | 2,071 | -64 | -3% |
| 2017 | 2,135 | -87 | -3.92% |
| 2016 | 2,222 | -240 | -9.75% |
| 2015 | 2,462 | 201 | 8.89% |
| 2014 | 2,261 | -163 | -6.72% |
| 2013 | 2,424 | -146 | -5.68% |
| 2012 | 2,570 | 258 | 11.16% |
| 2011 | 2,312 | -34 | -1.45% |
| 2010 | 2,346 | 0 | 0% |