Acadia

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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.

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Population

Total Population

56,571

Population
Growth Rate

-0.40%

Median Age

38

Diversity Index

41.600

Housing & Income

Households

21,729

Total Housing Units

24,780


Owner Occupied

15,684

Renter Occupied

6,045

Vacant

3,051

Median Home Value

$152,137


Average Home Value

$186,939

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.60%

Income Projection

Median Household

$44,491 $49,407


Average Household

$67,591 $76,369


Per Capita

$25,985 $29,538

Workforce

Total Businesses

2,102

Total Employed

17,977

Workers 16+

22,525

2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

154

Employed

2,565

2023 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

295

Employed

2,305

2023 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

60

Employed

2,010

2023 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

123

Employed

1,449

2023 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

125

Employed

1,407

2023 Construction Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

159

Employed

1,370

Some
High School

4,087

Graduated
High School

13,869

Associates
Degree

3,236

Bachelor's
Degree

4,062

Graduate
Degree

1,593

Average Commute Time

29 min.



Resident Commuters

10,872

Non-Resident Commuters

11,091

Drive Alone

19,283

Carpooled

1,777

Public

36

Work At Home

780