Raceland is a CDP located in Lafourche Parish Louisiana. Raceland has a 2024 population of 11,244. Raceland is currently growing at a rate of 0.67% annually and its population has increased by 3.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,835 in 2020.
The average household income in Raceland is $67,441 with a poverty rate of 20.95%. The median age in Raceland is 45 years: 46.3 years for males, and 44.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Raceland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,096 | 67.47% |
| Black or African American | 2,722 | 25.88% |
| Two or more races | 489 | 4.65% |
| Asian | 130 | 1.24% |
| Other race | 47 | 0.45% |
| Native American | 33 | 0.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,195 | 2.49 | 79.1 | 20.9 |
| Married | 2,084 | 3.05 | 87.9 | 12.1 |
| Non Family | 1,402 | 1.36 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
| Female | 465 | 3.03 | 73.5 | 26.5 |
| Male | 244 | 3.25 | 71.3 | 28.7 |
3
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
79.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,358 | 17.42% |
| Associates Degree | 597 | 7.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 572 | 7.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 236 | 3.03% |
| High School Graduate | 3,198 | 41.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 497 | 6.37% |
| Some College | 1,339 | 17.17% |
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 | 5,407 | 4,697 | 785 |
| Black | 2,100 | 1,122 | 22 |
| 2+ Races | 121 | 28 | 1 |
| Asian | 86 | 15 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 68 | 65 | 1 |
| Other Race | 47 | 47 | 0 |
| Native American | 33 | 33 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.52%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,696 | $75,385 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $47,813 | $42,589 | $49,922 |
| High School Graduate | $41,174 | $56,250 | $25,420 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,566 | $59,609 | $26,695 |
| Overall | $41,282 | $58,957 | $28,015 |
| Some College | $42,364 | $73,750 | $29,818 |
$41,282
Average Earnings
$58,957
Average Male
$28,015
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.22% of Raceland residents speak only English, while 4.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,703 | 1,270 | 46.98% |
| White | 7,066 | 532 | 7.53% |
| Multiple | 489 | 325 | 66.46% |
| Hispanic | 85 | 50 | 58.82% |
| Other | 47 | 47 | 100% |
| Native | 33 | 17 | 51.52% |
20.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.43%
Male Poverty Rate
22.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Raceland is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Raceland is White, with 7.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.42% |
| Some College | 16.83% |
| High School | 11.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.95% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 53.94% |
| Male Unemployed | 48.54% |
| Male Employed | 7.34% |
| Female Employed | 5.38% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,469 | $78,572 |
| Households | $53,328 | $67,441 |
| Married Families | $81,311 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,500 | $40,714 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.7%
Male Marriage Rate
47.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
469
Number of Veterans
366
Male Veterans
103
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 225 |
| Vietnam | 117 |
| World War II | 22 |
| Korea | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 225 |
| 75+ | 101 |
| 65 to 74 | 81 |
| 55 to 64 | 62 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 428 | 7.4% |
| Black | 16 | 0.71% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 7.03% |
| Native American | 12 | 36.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.5%
Labor Force Participation
47.6%
Employment Rate
11.1%
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
89.71%
Born in Raceland
98.59%
Native Born
1.41%
Foreign Born
0.73%
Non Citizen
0.68%
Naturalized
98.59% of Raceland residents were born in the United States, with 89.71% having been born in Louisiana. 0.73% 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 | 11,244 | 75 | 0.67% |
| 2023 | 11,169 | 75 | 0.68% |
| 2022 | 11,094 | 92 | 0.84% |
| 2021 | 11,002 | 167 | 1.54% |
| 2020 | 10,835 | 137 | 1.28% |
| 2019 | 10,698 | 12 | 0.11% |
| 2018 | 10,686 | 364 | 3.53% |
| 2017 | 10,322 | -311 | -2.92% |
| 2016 | 10,633 | 77 | 0.73% |
| 2015 | 10,556 | 580 | 5.81% |
| 2014 | 9,976 | -233 | -2.28% |
| 2013 | 10,209 | 9 | 0.09% |
| 2012 | 10,200 | 26 | 0.26% |
| 2011 | 10,174 | -19 | -0.19% |
| 2010 | 10,193 | 0 | 0% |