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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 2026 the population of Acadia is 56,123. The population is expected to shrink to 55,151 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.35%.
The median age of Acadia residents is 40.
The diversity index of Acadia is 42.7, 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 $68,031 and projected to be $76,512 in 2031. Per capita income is $27,223, projected to be $31,254 in 2031. 1.44% of households – 806 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $488,299 and the average disposable income is $54,153.
There are 25,648 housing units in Acadia; 15,813 are owner-occupied, 6,550 are rented, and 3,285 are vacant. The average home value is $229,683, with 2,982 homes built in 2010 or later, and 1,625 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 2,063 businesses in Acadia, employing 17,422 workers and pulling from a labor force of 22,198 age 16 and above. 10,387 workers commute into Acadia from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
11,257 residents both live and work in/around Acadia. The average travel time is 29.4 minutes. 8.06% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 7.62% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 18,309 drive alone, 1,808 carpool, and 23 take public transportation. 780 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 1,278 residents work from home.
18,200 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 3,317 have associates degrees, 3,896 have bachelor’s degrees, and 1,771 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
