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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 2024 the population of Acadia is 56,193. The population is expected to shrink to 54,939 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.45%.
The median age of Acadia residents is 40.
The diversity index of Acadia is 42.2, meaning that there is a 42% 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 $69,371 and projected to be $80,565 in 2029. Per capita income is $26,892, projected to be $31,789 in 2029. 1.39% of households – 782 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $572,880 and the average disposable income is $56,354.
There are 24,806 housing units in Acadia; 15,450 are owner-occupied, 6,296 are rented, and 3,060 are vacant. The average home value is $212,927, with 2,380 homes built in 2010 or later, and 1,438 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 2,180 businesses in Acadia, employing 18,789 workers and pulling from a labor force of 22,432 age 16 and above. 10,556 workers commute into Acadia from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
11,229 residents both live and work in/around Acadia. The average travel time is 28.7 minutes. 8.37% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 6.87% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 18,828 drive alone, 1,872 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 795 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 937 residents work from home.
16,942 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 3,275 have associates degrees, 3,979 have bachelor’s degrees, and 1,610 hold a graduate or professional degree.
