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Acadia Parish was founded from parts of St. Landry Parish in 1886. The parish's name was derived from the former French colony of Acadia in Canada. Residents and visitors can shop for antiques, browse museums, visit historical opera houses, and enjoy authentic Cajun food.
As of 2025 the population of Acadia is 55,145. The population is expected to shrink to 53,882 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.46%.
The median age of Acadia residents is 40.
The diversity index of Acadia is 42.5, meaning that there is a 43% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Acadia is $69,876 and projected to be $75,741 in 2030. Per capita income is $28,182, projected to be $31,288 in 2030. 1.65% of households – 910 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $549,837 and the average disposable income is $55,524.
There are 25,278 housing units in Acadia; 15,806 are owner-occupied, 6,394 are rented, and 3,078 are vacant. The average home value is $219,042, with 2,868 homes built in 2010 or later, and 1,635 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 2,057 businesses in Acadia, employing 17,214 workers and pulling from a labor force of 22,400 age 16 and above. 10,748 workers commute into Acadia from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
10,972 residents both live and work in/around Acadia. The average travel time is 27.7 minutes. 9.43% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 5.98% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 18,842 drive alone, 1,821 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 697 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 1,040 residents work from home.
17,230 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 3,421 have associates degrees, 3,758 have bachelor’s degrees, and 1,435 hold a graduate or professional degree.
