Woodmere is a CDP located in Jefferson Parish Louisiana. Woodmere has a 2024 population of 11,591. Woodmere is currently declining at a rate of -0.3% annually but its population has increased by 6.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,908 in 2020.
The average household income in Woodmere is $103,396 with a poverty rate of 12.77%. The median age in Woodmere is 36.9 years: 36.9 years for males, and 37 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Woodmere was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 9,477 | 80.48% |
| Other race | 883 | 7.5% |
| White | 793 | 6.73% |
| Asian | 418 | 3.55% |
| Two or more races | 195 | 1.66% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Other race
White
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,981 | 2.96 | 80.5 | 19.5 |
| Married | 1,624 | 3.25 | 92.1 | 7.9 |
| Female | 920 | 4.14 | 46.4 | 53.6 |
| Non Family | 886 | 1.07 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
| Male | 551 | 3.15 | 96.9 | 3.1 |
3.39
Average Family Size
2.96
Average Household Size
80.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 788 | 9.91% |
| Associates Degree | 630 | 7.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 695 | 8.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 494 | 6.21% |
| High School Graduate | 2,369 | 29.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 751 | 9.44% |
| Some College | 2,226 | 27.99% |
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 | 6,179 | 5,335 | 1,008 |
| Other Race | 611 | 292 | 16 |
| Hispanic | 576 | 224 | 18 |
| White | 539 | 449 | 83 |
| Asian | 338 | 173 | 36 |
| 2+ Races | 195 | 121 | 46 |
| Native American | 9 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 86.34%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 23.59%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,340 | $42,153 | $59,688 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,042 | $81,023 | $47,140 |
| High School Graduate | $39,156 | $47,655 | $31,188 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,021 | $60,610 | $22,928 |
| Overall | $41,787 | $49,050 | $36,387 |
| Some College | $37,049 | $0 | $36,673 |
$41,787
Average Earnings
$49,050
Average Male
$36,387
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.93% of Woodmere residents speak only English, while 9.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 9,477 | 1,145 | 12.08% |
| Asian | 418 | 173 | 41.39% |
| Hispanic | 878 | 141 | 16.06% |
| Other | 883 | 132 | 14.95% |
| Multiple | 195 | 19 | 9.74% |
| White | 711 | 10 | 1.41% |
12.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.21%
Male Poverty Rate
15.22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Woodmere is Asian, with 41.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Woodmere is White, with 1.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.53%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.06% |
| High School | 9.08% |
| Some College | 9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.48% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 28.45% |
| Male Unemployed | 14.74% |
| Female Employed | 8.22% |
| Male Employed | 3.57% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,503 | $116,426 |
| Households | $73,615 | $103,396 |
| Married Families | $85,704 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,216 | $46,290 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.4%
Male Marriage Rate
35.6%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
494
Number of Veterans
494
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 202 |
| Second Gulf War | 124 |
| First Gulf War | 65 |
| Korea | 10 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 157 |
| 18 to 34 | 103 |
| 55 to 64 | 85 |
| 75+ | 84 |
| 35 to 54 | 65 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 382 | 5.45% |
| White | 111 | 17.48% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.4%
Labor Force Participation
55.1%
Employment Rate
8.8%
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
81.49%
Born in Woodmere
93.24%
Native Born
6.76%
Foreign Born
3.9%
Non Citizen
2.86%
Naturalized
93.24% of Woodmere residents were born in the United States, with 81.49% having been born in Louisiana. 3.9% 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 | 11,591 | -35 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 11,626 | -35 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 11,661 | 318 | 2.8% |
| 2021 | 11,343 | 435 | 3.99% |
| 2020 | 10,908 | 735 | 7.23% |
| 2019 | 10,173 | -285 | -2.73% |
| 2018 | 10,458 | -656 | -5.9% |
| 2017 | 11,114 | -277 | -2.43% |
| 2016 | 11,391 | -770 | -6.33% |
| 2015 | 12,161 | 37 | 0.31% |
| 2014 | 12,124 | 85 | 0.71% |
| 2013 | 12,039 | -130 | -1.07% |
| 2012 | 12,169 | 325 | 2.74% |
| 2011 | 11,844 | -236 | -1.95% |
| 2010 | 12,080 | 0 | 0% |