Total Population
56,193
Population
Growth Rate
-0.45%
Median Age
40
Diversity Index
42.200
Source: ESRI, 2024-08-14
Acadia
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.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
21,746
Total Housing Units
24,806
Owner Occupied
15,450
Renter Occupied
6,296
Vacant
3,060
Median Home Value
$186,277
Average Home Value
$212,927
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
3.40%
Income Projection
Median Household
$45,923 $54,067
Average Household
$69,371 $80,565
Per Capita
$26,892 $31,789
Source: ESRI, 2024-08-14
Workforce
Total Businesses
2,180
Total Employed
18,789
Workers 16+
22,432
2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
163
Employed
2,769
2024 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
292
Employed
2,359
2024 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
60
Employed
1,984
2024 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
145
Employed
1,573
2024 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
133
Employed
1,485
2024 Construction Businesses
Businesses
164
Employed
1,471
Some
High School
3,841
Graduated
High School
14,209
Associates
Degree
3,275
Bachelor's
Degree
3,979
Graduate
Degree
1,610
Average Commute Time
29 min.
Resident Commuters
11,229
Non-Resident Commuters
10,556
Drive Alone
18,828
Carpooled
1,872
Public
0
Work At Home
937
Source: ESRI, 2024-08-14
