Total Population
56,598
Population
Growth Rate
-0.34%
Median Age
38
Diversity Index
41.100
Get to Know the Parishes Within Acadiana
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.
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Acadia
Population
Housing & Income
Households
21,765
Total Housing Units
24,818
Owner Occupied
15,781
Renter Occupied
5,984
Vacant
3,053
Median Home Value
$160,854
Average Home Value
$195,585
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
3.21%
Income Projection
Median Household
$51,576 $60,678
Average Household
$73,911 $85,873
Per Capita
$28,444 $33,310
Workforce
Total Businesses
2,141
Total Employed
17,709
Workers 16+
23,609
2022 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
154
Employed
2,600
2022 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
328
Employed
2,367
2022 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
59
Employed
1,946
2022 Public Administration
Businesses
137
Employed
1,498
2022 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
119
Employed
1,443
2022 Food Service/Drinking Estab
Businesses
107
Employed
1,344
Some
High School
4,233
Graduated
High School
13,906
Associates
Degree
2,936
Bachelor's
Degree
4,234
Graduate
Degree
1,463
Average Commute Time
29 min.
Resident Commuters
10,828
Non-Resident Commuters
12,276
Drive Alone
20,621
Carpooled
2,017
Public
35
Work At Home
442
