Laplace, LA
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Laplace Overview
28,956
TOTAL POPULATION
14,053
MALE POPULATION
14,903
FEMALE POPULATION
94.30
MALES / 100 FEMALES
106.05
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,958
PER CAPITA INCOME
$76,749
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$70,172
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
43.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
56.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
13,914
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Race in Laplace
The most populous races in Laplace are Black / African American (14,843 | 51.3%), White / Caucasian (10,380 | 35.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (2,251 | 7.8%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 371 | 1.3% |
| Black / African American | 14,843 | 51.3% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 1 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,251 | 7.8% |
| Native / Alaskan | 59 | 0.2% |
| White / Caucasian | 10,380 | 35.8% |
| Two or more Races | 1,746 | 6.0% |
| Some other Race | 1,556 | 5.4% |
| Total | 28,956 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Laplace
The most populous ancestries reported in Laplace are French (2,748 | 9.5%), American (2,347 | 8.1%), German (1,310 | 4.5%), Italian (1,289 | 4.4%), and English (965 | 3.3%), together accounting for 29.9% of all Laplace residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 10 | 0.0% |
| American | 2,347 | 8.1% |
| Arab | 52 | 0.2% |
| Belgian | 12 | 0.0% |
| Bhutanese | 40 | 0.1% |
| Brazilian | 44 | 0.2% |
| British | 397 | 1.4% |
| Burmese | 3 | 0.0% |
| Cajun | 280 | 1.0% |
| Canadian | 14 | 0.1% |
| Central American | 726 | 2.5% |
| Cherokee | 12 | 0.0% |
| Colombian | 21 | 0.1% |
| Cuban | 7 | 0.0% |
| Danish | 32 | 0.1% |
| Dominican | 431 | 1.5% |
| Eastern European | 41 | 0.1% |
| Egyptian | 18 | 0.1% |
| English | 965 | 3.3% |
| European | 67 | 0.2% |
| Finnish | 10 | 0.0% |
| French | 2,748 | 9.5% |
| French American Indian | 16 | 0.1% |
| French Canadian | 330 | 1.1% |
| German | 1,310 | 4.5% |
| Greek | 17 | 0.1% |
| Guyanese | 61 | 0.2% |
| Honduran | 664 | 2.3% |
| Houma | 14 | 0.1% |
| Indian (Asian) | 144 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 555 | 1.9% |
| Israeli | 28 | 0.1% |
| Italian | 1,289 | 4.4% |
| Jordanian | 32 | 0.1% |
| Korean | 178 | 0.6% |
| Lebanese | 2 | 0.0% |
| Mexican | 301 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian | 1 | 0.0% |
| Nigerian | 223 | 0.8% |
| Norwegian | 71 | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 126 | 0.4% |
| Pennsylvania German | 24 | 0.1% |
| Portuguese | 47 | 0.2% |
| Puerto Rican | 367 | 1.3% |
| Salvadoran | 62 | 0.2% |
| Samoan | 7 | 0.0% |
| Scotch-Irish | 73 | 0.3% |
| Scottish | 64 | 0.2% |
| South American | 21 | 0.1% |
| Spaniard | 19 | 0.1% |
| Spanish | 208 | 0.7% |
| Sri Lankan | 150 | 0.5% |
| Subsaharan African | 238 | 0.8% |
| Swedish | 18 | 0.1% |
| Trinidadian and Tobagonian | 41 | 0.1% |
| Welsh | 41 | 0.1% |
| West Indian | 34 | 0.1% | View All 57 Rows |
Immigrants in Laplace
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Laplace came from Latin America (1,173 | 4.1%), Central America (525 | 1.8%), Caribbean (503 | 1.7%), Honduras (308 | 1.1%), and Dominican Republic (280 | 1.0%), together accounting for 9.6% of all Laplace residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 233 | 0.8% |
| Asia | 205 | 0.7% |
| Brazil | 91 | 0.3% |
| Canada | 36 | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 503 | 1.7% |
| Central America | 525 | 1.8% |
| China | 78 | 0.3% |
| Colombia | 21 | 0.1% |
| Dominican Republic | 280 | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 81 | 0.3% |
| El Salvador | 62 | 0.2% |
| England | 17 | 0.1% |
| Europe | 87 | 0.3% |
| Germany | 18 | 0.1% |
| Greece | 17 | 0.1% |
| Guyana | 33 | 0.1% |
| Honduras | 308 | 1.1% |
| Jamaica | 86 | 0.3% |
| Jordan | 22 | 0.1% |
| Korea | 3 | 0.0% |
| Kuwait | 27 | 0.1% |
| Latin America | 1,173 | 4.1% |
| Mexico | 104 | 0.4% |
| Nigeria | 209 | 0.7% |
| Northern Europe | 52 | 0.2% |
| Panama | 51 | 0.2% |
| Philippines | 73 | 0.3% |
| South America | 145 | 0.5% |
| South Eastern Asia | 75 | 0.3% |
| Southern Europe | 17 | 0.1% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 137 | 0.5% |
| Vietnam | 2 | 0.0% |
| Western Africa | 209 | 0.7% |
| Western Asia | 49 | 0.2% |
| Western Europe | 18 | 0.1% | View All 35 Rows |
Sex and Age in Laplace
Sex and Age in Laplace
The most populous age groups in Laplace are 15 to 19 Years (1,237 | 8.8%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (1,442 | 9.7%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 913 (6.5%) | 875 (5.9%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 862 (6.1%) | 954 (6.4%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 1,195 (8.5%) | 1,065 (7.1%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 1,237 (8.8%) | 902 (6.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 880 (6.3%) | 1,162 (7.8%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 757 (5.4%) | 874 (5.9%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 1,074 (7.6%) | 990 (6.6%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 694 (4.9%) | 735 (4.9%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 779 (5.5%) | 1,020 (6.8%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 770 (5.5%) | 1,031 (6.9%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 795 (5.7%) | 838 (5.6%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 951 (6.8%) | 1,442 (9.7%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 1,069 (7.6%) | 1,016 (6.8%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 901 (6.4%) | 762 (5.1%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 511 (3.6%) | 453 (3.0%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 287 (2.0%) | 394 (2.6%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 170 (1.2%) | 154 (1.0%) |
| 85 Years and over | 208 (1.5%) | 236 (1.6%) |
| Total | 14,053 (100.0%) | 14,903 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Laplace
Median Family Size in Laplace
The median family size in Laplace is 3.15 persons per family, with married-couple families (4,949 | 64.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.18 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (810 | 10.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.04 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 4,949 (64.2%) | 3.18 |
| Single Male/Father | 810 (10.5%) | 3.04 |
| Single Female/Mother | 1,949 (25.3%) | 3.12 |
| Total Families | 7,708 (100.0%) | 3.15 |
Median Household Size in Laplace
The median household size in Laplace is 2.72 persons per household, with single female/mother households (1,949 | 18.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.36 persons per household. non-family households (2,797 | 26.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 4,949 (47.1%) | 3.20 |
| Single Male/Father | 810 (7.7%) | 3.27 |
| Single Female/Mother | 1,949 (18.5%) | 3.36 |
| Non-family | 2,797 (26.6%) | 1.26 |
| Total Households | 10,505 (100.0%) | 2.72 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Laplace
Out of a total of 10,505 households in Laplace, 7,708 (73.4%) are family households, while 2,797 (26.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 3,318, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,417.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 2,417 (23.0%) |
| 2-Person Households | 3,318 (31.6%) | 330 (3.1%) |
| 3-Person Households | 1,685 (16.0%) | 44 (0.4%) |
| 4-Person Households | 1,423 (13.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 610 (5.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 301 (2.9%) | 6 (0.1%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 371 (3.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 7,708 (73.4%) | 2,797 (26.6%) |
Female Fertility in Laplace
Fertility by Age in Laplace
Average fertility rate in Laplace is 38.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 86.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 260 (100.0%) | 86.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 260 (100.0%) | 38.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Laplace
43.8% of women with births (260) in Laplace are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 56.1% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 56.1% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 114 (43.9%) | 146 (56.1%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 114 (43.9%) | 146 (56.1%) |
Fertility by Education in Laplace
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 45 (17.3%) | 35.0 |
| High School Diploma | 1 (0.4%) | 0.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 214 (82.3%) | 107.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 260 (100.0%) | 38.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Laplace
56.1% of women with births in Laplace are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 45 (100.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 113 (52.8%) | 101 (47.2%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 114 (43.9%) | 146 (56.1%) |
Income in Laplace
Income Overview in Laplace
Per Capita Income in Laplace is $32,958, while median incomes of families and households are $76,749 and $70,172 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 28,956 | $32,958 |
| Median Family Income | 7,708 | $76,749 |
| Mean Family Income | 7,708 | $100,675 |
| Median Household Income | 10,505 | $70,172 |
| Mean Household Income | 10,505 | $89,236 |
| Income Deficit | 7,708 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 28,956 | 43.81% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 28,956 | 56.19¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 28,956 | 0.45 |
Earnings by Sex in Laplace
Average Earnings in Laplace are $38,400, $53,249 for men and $29,922 for women, a difference of 43.8%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 6,764 (48.5%) | $53,249 |
| Female | 7,181 (51.5%) | $29,922 |
| Total | 13,945 (100.0%) | $38,400 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Laplace
The most common earnings brackets in Laplace are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (1,001 | 14.8%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (754 | 10.5%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 414 (6.1%) | 173 (2.4%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 37 (0.5%) | 454 (6.3%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 133 (2.0%) | 106 (1.5%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 141 (2.1%) | 343 (4.8%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 238 (3.5%) | 238 (3.3%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 83 (1.2%) | 185 (2.6%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 181 (2.7%) | 300 (4.2%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 135 (2.0%) | 435 (6.1%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 94 (1.4%) | 182 (2.5%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 205 (3.0%) | 429 (6.0%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 426 (6.3%) | 754 (10.5%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 210 (3.1%) | 455 (6.3%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 410 (6.1%) | 472 (6.6%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 184 (2.7%) | 277 (3.9%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 177 (2.6%) | 396 (5.5%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 438 (6.5%) | 207 (2.9%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 665 (9.8%) | 546 (7.6%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 620 (9.2%) | 454 (6.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,001 (14.8%) | 405 (5.6%) |
| $100,000+ | 972 (14.4%) | 370 (5.1%) |
| Total | 6,764 (100.0%) | 7,181 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Laplace
Average earnings in Laplace are $60,797 for men and $33,336 for women, a difference of 45.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $104,409, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $49,315. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $68,025, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $19,709.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $49,315 | $19,709 |
| High School Diploma | $53,493 | $26,616 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $61,292 | $36,999 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $80,757 | $59,259 |
| Graduate Degree | $104,409 | $68,025 |
| Total | $60,797 | $33,336 |
Family Income in Laplace
Family Income Brackets in Laplace
According to the Laplace family income data, there are 1,619 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.0% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 185 families (2.4%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 185 | 2.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 285 | 3.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 285 | 3.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 763 | 9.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 786 | 10.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,387 | 18.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,195 | 15.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,619 | 21.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 617 | 8.0% |
| $200,000+ | 578 | 7.5% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Laplace
7+ person families (354 | 4.6%) account for the highest median family income in Laplace with $120,441 per family, while 2-person families (3,725 | 48.3%) have the highest median income of $35,426 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 3,725 (48.3%) | $70,852 |
| 3-Person Families | 1,553 (20.2%) | $87,930 |
| 4-Person Families | 1,189 (15.4%) | $88,854 |
| 5-Person Families | 586 (7.6%) | $75,986 |
| 6-Person Families | 301 (3.9%) | $0 |
| 7+ Person Families | 354 (4.6%) | $120,441 |
| Total | 7,708 (100.0%) | $76,749 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Laplace
The median family income in Laplace is $76,749, with families comprising 2 earners (2,947) having the highest median family income of $111,138, while families with no earners (1,176) have the lowest median family income of $27,727, accounting for 38.2% and 15.3% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 1,176 (15.3%) | $27,727 |
| 1 Earner | 2,786 (36.1%) | $65,204 |
| 2 Earners | 2,947 (38.2%) | $111,138 |
| 3+ Earners | 799 (10.4%) | $108,189 |
| Total | 7,708 (100.0%) | $76,749 |
Household Income in Laplace
Household Income Brackets in Laplace
With 1,943 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Laplace, accounting for 18.5% of all households. In contrast, only 326 households (3.1%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 326 | 3.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 567 | 5.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 641 | 6.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,177 | 11.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,219 | 11.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,691 | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,639 | 15.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,943 | 18.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 683 | 6.5% |
| $200,000+ | 641 | 6.1% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Laplace
The median household income in Laplace is $70,172, with the highest median household income of $76,995 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 3,022 households (28.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $49,053, with 2,664 households (25.4%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 361 (3.4%) | $54,421 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 3,022 (28.8%) | $76,995 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 4,458 (42.4%) | $74,801 |
| 65+ Years | 2,664 (25.4%) | $49,053 |
| Total | 10,505 (100.0%) | $70,172 |
Poverty in Laplace
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Laplace
With 12.0% poverty level for males and 12.7% for females among the residents of Laplace, 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 68 males (41.2%) and 309 females (21.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 173 (19.0%) | 134 (16.4%) |
| 5 Years | 68 (41.2%) | 58 (19.1%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 187 (20.0%) | 104 (9.6%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 230 (24.0%) | 48 (7.5%) |
| 15 Years | 54 (19.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 29 (4.4%) | 57 (11.2%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 58 (5.1%) | 309 (21.9%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 319 (17.7%) | 214 (11.5%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 229 (13.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 107 (7.2%) | 232 (12.5%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 310 (15.6%) | 286 (11.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 90 (6.4%) | 145 (12.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 29 (4.5%) | 66 (8.7%) |
| Total | 1,654 (12.0%) | 1,882 (12.7%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Laplace
According to the poverty statistics in Laplace, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 739 (81.0%) | 684 (83.6%) |
| 5 Years | 97 (58.8%) | 246 (80.9%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 748 (80.0%) | 975 (90.4%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 727 (76.0%) | 588 (92.4%) |
| 15 Years | 230 (81.0%) | 147 (100.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 630 (95.6%) | 451 (88.8%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 1,084 (94.9%) | 1,100 (78.1%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 1,482 (82.3%) | 1,650 (88.5%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,375 (100.0%) | 1,526 (87.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,378 (92.8%) | 1,630 (87.5%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,676 (84.4%) | 2,159 (88.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,319 (93.6%) | 1,053 (87.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 619 (95.5%) | 689 (91.3%) |
| Total | 12,104 (88.0%) | 12,898 (87.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Laplace
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Laplace show that 4.5% or 221 of the total 4,949 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 7.9%, comprising of 35 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.1%, which includes 127 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 2,990 (95.9%) | 127 (4.1%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 1,330 (95.8%) | 59 (4.3%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 408 (92.1%) | 35 (7.9%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 4,728 (95.5%) | 221 (4.5%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Laplace
According to the poverty data in Laplace, 4.0% or 32 single-father households and 21.5% or 420 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 32 households (10.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 87 households (35.2%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 64 (8.6%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 32 (10.1%) | 208 (27.1%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 61 (31.9%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 87 (35.2%) |
| Total | 32 (4.0%) | 420 (21.5%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Laplace
The poverty data for Laplace shows that 221 of the married-couple family households (4.5%) and 452 of the single-parent households (16.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 35 households (7.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 87 household (35.2%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 127 (4.1%) | 64 (5.7%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 59 (4.3%) | 240 (22.1%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 35 (7.9%) | 61 (19.7%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 87 (35.2%) |
| Total | 221 (4.5%) | 452 (16.4%) |
Employment Characteristics in Laplace
Employment by Class of Employer in Laplace
Among the 12,234 employed individuals in Laplace, private company employees (8,520 | 69.6%), not-for-profit organizations (934 | 7.6%), and state government employees (920 | 7.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 8,520 | 69.6% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 197 | 1.6% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 721 | 5.9% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 934 | 7.6% |
| Local Government Employees | 423 | 3.5% |
| State Government Employees | 920 | 7.5% |
| Federal Government Employees | 519 | 4.2% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 12,234 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Laplace
According to the labor force statistics for Laplace, out of the total population over 16 years of age (22,661), 61.4% or 13,914 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.3% or 1,155 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 87.0% or 1,777 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 34.9% or 116 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 331 (19.4%) | 116 (34.9%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 1,777 (87.0%) | 281 (15.8%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 1,373 (84.2%) | 84 (6.1%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 1,662 (80.5%) | 85 (5.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 2,724 (84.4%) | 193 (7.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2,751 (80.1%) | 176 (6.4%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 1,429 (59.7%) | 103 (7.2%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 884 (42.4%) | 38 (4.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 888 (33.8%) | 62 (7.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 100 (6.9%) | 25 (25.0%) |
| Total | 13,914 (61.4%) | 1,155 (8.3%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Laplace
According to labor force statistics for Laplace, 72.9% of individuals (10,815) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (14,835) are in the labor force, with 6.3% or 681 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 82.8% or 2,304 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 20.3% or 173 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 851 (49.5%) | 349 (20.3%) |
| High School Diploma | 4,059 (71.7%) | 413 (7.3%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 3,606 (77.2%) | 177 (3.8%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 2,304 (82.8%) | 86 (3.1%) |
| Total | 10,815 (72.9%) | 935 (6.3%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Laplace
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Laplace are Management (1,185 | 9.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,015 | 8.0%), Community & Social Service (947 | 7.4%), Health Technologists (727 | 5.7%), and Business & Financial (507 | 4.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Laplace, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (90.5%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (71.0%), and Computers & Mathematics (63.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (97.8%), Health Technologists (87.1%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (85.7%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 595 (50.2%) | 590 (49.8%) |
| Business & Financial | 294 (58.0%) | 213 (42.0%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 303 (62.6%) | 181 (37.4%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 121 (63.7%) | 69 (36.3%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 115 (90.5%) | 12 (9.5%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 67 (40.1%) | 100 (59.9%) |
| Community & Social Service | 191 (20.2%) | 756 (79.8%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 76 (26.1%) | 215 (73.9%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 38 (55.9%) | 30 (44.1%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 11 (2.2%) | 484 (97.8%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 66 (71.0%) | 27 (29.0%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 145 (14.3%) | 870 (85.7%) |
| Health Technologists | 94 (12.9%) | 633 (87.1%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,528 (36.9%) | 2,610 (63.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 6,171 (48.5%) | 6,564 (51.5%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Laplace are Healthcare Support (765 | 6.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (745 | 5.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (670 | 5.3%), Security & Protection (340 | 2.7%), and Personal Care & Service (299 | 2.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Laplace, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (95.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (90.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (99.7%), Food Preparation & Serving (77.9%), and Personal Care & Service (63.9%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 2 (0.3%) | 763 (99.7%) |
| Security & Protection | 323 (95.0%) | 17 (5.0%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 155 (90.1%) | 17 (9.9%) |
| Law Enforcement | 168 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 148 (22.1%) | 522 (77.9%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 514 (69.0%) | 231 (31.0%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 108 (36.1%) | 191 (63.9%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,095 (38.8%) | 1,724 (61.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 6,171 (48.5%) | 6,564 (51.5%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Laplace are Office & Administration (1,283 | 10.1%), and Sales & Related (1,126 | 8.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 287 (25.5%) | 839 (74.5%) |
| Office & Administration | 193 (15.0%) | 1,090 (85.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 480 (19.9%) | 1,929 (80.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 6,171 (48.5%) | 6,564 (51.5%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Laplace are Construction & Extraction (906 | 7.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (669 | 5.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (39 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 39 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 817 (90.2%) | 89 (9.8%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 669 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,525 (94.5%) | 89 (5.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 6,171 (48.5%) | 6,564 (51.5%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Laplace are Production (673 | 5.3%), Transportation (611 | 4.8%), and Material Moving (471 | 3.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 619 (92.0%) | 54 (8.0%) |
| Transportation | 530 (86.7%) | 81 (13.3%) |
| Material Moving | 394 (83.7%) | 77 (16.4%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,543 (87.9%) | 212 (12.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 6,171 (48.5%) | 6,564 (51.5%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Laplace
Employment Industries in Laplace
The major employment industries in Laplace include Health Care & Social Assistance (2,426 | 19.1%), Retail Trade (1,629 | 12.8%), Construction (1,400 | 11.0%), Manufacturing (1,258 | 9.9%), and Accommodation & Food Services (991 | 7.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Laplace
The Laplace industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Educational Services (91.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (88.9%), and Finance & Insurance (78.9%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 47 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 79 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 1,198 (85.6%) | 202 (14.4%) |
| Manufacturing | 1,015 (80.7%) | 243 (19.3%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 246 (88.5%) | 32 (11.5%) |
| Retail Trade | 683 (41.9%) | 946 (58.1%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 341 (75.6%) | 110 (24.4%) |
| Utilities | 64 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Information | 16 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 76 (21.0%) | 285 (78.9%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 200 (47.6%) | 220 (52.4%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 205 (51.6%) | 192 (48.4%) |
| Enterprise Management | 28 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 554 (78.1%) | 155 (21.9%) |
| Educational Services | 57 (8.3%) | 634 (91.7%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 269 (11.1%) | 2,157 (88.9%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 67 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 263 (26.5%) | 728 (73.5%) |
| Public Administration | 445 (54.9%) | 365 (45.1%) |
| Total | 6,171 (48.5%) | 6,564 (51.5%) |
Education in Laplace
School Enrollment in Laplace
The most common levels of schooling among the 8,005 students in Laplace are middle school (2,072 | 25.9%), high school (2,059 | 25.7%), and elementary school (1,327 | 16.6%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 454 | 5.7% |
| Kindergarten | 491 | 6.1% |
| Elementary School | 1,327 | 16.6% |
| Middle School | 2,072 | 25.9% |
| High School | 2,059 | 25.7% |
| College / Undergraduate | 1,256 | 15.7% |
| Graduate / Professional | 346 | 4.3% |
| Total | 8,005 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Laplace
Out of a total of 8,005 students who are enrolled in schools in Laplace, 1,449 (18.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 6,556 (81.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 178 (34.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 411 (89.3% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 289 (66.3%) | 147 (33.7%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 1,568 (87.5%) | 224 (12.5%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 1,902 (84.2%) | 358 (15.8%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 1,263 (79.0%) | 335 (21.0%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 296 (77.9%) | 84 (22.1%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 332 (65.1%) | 178 (34.9%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 411 (89.3%) | 49 (10.6%) |
| 35 Years and over | 499 (87.7%) | 70 (12.3%) |
| Total | 6,556 (81.9%) | 1,449 (18.1%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Laplace
Business (860 | 24.6%), education (666 | 19.0%), science & technology (564 | 16.1%), bio, nature & agricultural (269 | 7.7%), and engineering (205 | 5.9%) are the most common fields of study among 3,497 individuals in Laplace who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 159 | 4.5% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 269 | 7.7% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 61 | 1.7% |
| Psychology | 109 | 3.1% |
| Social Sciences | 61 | 1.7% |
| Engineering | 205 | 5.9% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 47 | 1.3% |
| Science & Technology | 564 | 16.1% |
| Business | 860 | 24.6% |
| Education | 666 | 19.0% |
| Literature & Languages | 110 | 3.2% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 193 | 5.5% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 53 | 1.5% |
| Communications | 2 | 0.1% |
| Arts & Humanities | 138 | 4.0% |
| Total | 3,497 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Laplace
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Laplace
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Laplace are males with 2 vehicles (2,955, accounting for 49.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (2,377, making up 47.4%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 19 (0.3%) | 162 (2.6%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 1,078 (18.0%) | 1,416 (22.7%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 2,955 (49.2%) | 2,377 (38.2%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 1,317 (21.9%) | 1,401 (22.5%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 510 (8.5%) | 473 (7.6%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 123 (2.1%) | 402 (6.5%) |
| Total | 6,002 (100.0%) | 6,231 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Laplace
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Laplace are 30 to 34 minutes (2,159 commuters, 18.8%), 45 to 59 minutes (1,537 commuters, 13.4%), and 20 to 24 minutes (1,307 commuters, 11.4%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 93 | 0.8% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 970 | 8.5% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 1,181 | 10.3% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 1,161 | 10.1% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 1,307 | 11.4% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 446 | 3.9% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 2,159 | 18.8% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 858 | 7.5% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 751 | 6.6% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 1,537 | 13.4% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 779 | 6.8% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 228 | 2.0% |
Commute Time by Sex in Laplace
The most common commute times in Laplace are 30 to 34 minutes (953 commuters, 16.6%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (1,206 commuters, 21.1%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 49 (0.9%) | 44 (0.8%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 275 (4.8%) | 695 (12.2%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 543 (9.4%) | 638 (11.2%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 738 (12.8%) | 423 (7.4%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 744 (12.9%) | 563 (9.9%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 302 (5.2%) | 144 (2.5%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 953 (16.6%) | 1,206 (21.1%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 337 (5.9%) | 521 (9.1%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 359 (6.2%) | 392 (6.9%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 741 (12.9%) | 796 (13.9%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 507 (8.8%) | 272 (4.8%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 210 (3.6%) | 18 (0.3%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Laplace
The most frequent times of departure to work in Laplace are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (964, 16.7%) for males and 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (757, 13.3%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 964 (16.7%) | 179 (3.1%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 666 (11.6%) | 151 (2.6%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 359 (6.2%) | 276 (4.8%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 929 (16.1%) | 757 (13.3%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 430 (7.5%) | 673 (11.8%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 432 (7.5%) | 649 (11.4%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 491 (8.5%) | 453 (7.9%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 484 (8.4%) | 335 (5.9%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 270 (4.7%) | 270 (4.7%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 103 (1.8%) | 563 (9.9%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 64 (1.1%) | 251 (4.4%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 60 (1.0%) | 109 (1.9%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 194 (3.4%) | 626 (11.0%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 312 (5.4%) | 420 (7.3%) |
| Total | 5,758 (100.0%) | 5,712 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Laplace
Occupancy by Ownership in Laplace
Of the total 10,505 dwellings in Laplace, owner-occupied units account for 8,145 (77.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,360 (22.5%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 8,145 | 77.5% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 2,360 | 22.5% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 10,505 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Laplace
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 2,417 | 23.0% |
| 2-Person Household | 3,648 | 34.7% |
| 3-Person Household | 1,729 | 16.5% |
| 4+ Person Household | 2,711 | 25.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 10,505 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Laplace
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 1,730 (71.6%) | 687 (28.4%) |
| 2-Person Household | 3,120 (85.5%) | 528 (14.5%) |
| 3-Person Household | 1,294 (74.8%) | 435 (25.2%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 2,001 (73.8%) | 710 (26.2%) |
| Total Housing Units | 8,145 (77.5%) | 2,360 (22.5%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Laplace
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 960 (66.2%) | 490 (33.8%) |
| High School Diploma | 2,740 (72.8%) | 1,024 (27.2%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 2,827 (83.9%) | 541 (16.1%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,618 (84.1%) | 305 (15.9%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Laplace
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 1,637 | 15.6% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,746 | 16.6% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,935 | 18.4% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 2,523 | 24.0% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,606 | 15.3% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 717 | 6.8% |
| 85 Years and Over | 341 | 3.3% |
| Total | 10,505 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Laplace
Median Income by Occupancy in Laplace
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 8,145 (77.5%) | $75,252 |
| Renter-Occupied | 2,360 (22.5%) | $47,979 |
| Average | 10,505 (100.0%) | $70,172 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Laplace
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 36 (0.4%) | 112 (4.8%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 70 (0.9%) | 109 (4.6%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 237 (2.9%) | 326 (13.8%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 242 (3.0%) | 177 (7.5%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 195 (2.4%) | 27 (1.1%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 881 (10.8%) | 295 (12.5%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,045 (12.8%) | 172 (7.3%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,346 (16.5%) | 341 (14.4%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,155 (14.2%) | 482 (20.4%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,709 (21.0%) | 233 (9.9%) |
| $150,000 or more | 1,229 (15.1%) | 86 (3.6%) |
| Total | 8,145 (100.0%) | 2,360 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Laplace
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 982 (12.1%) | 149 (6.3%) |
| $300 to $499 | 1,316 (16.2%) | 125 (5.3%) |
| $500 to $799 | 1,066 (13.1%) | 242 (10.2%) |
| $800 to $999 | 575 (7.1%) | 234 (9.9%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 2,253 (27.7%) | 722 (30.6%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 1,266 (15.5%) | 311 (13.2%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 362 (4.4%) | 152 (6.4%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 277 (3.4%) | 72 (3.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 48 (0.6%) | 31 (1.3%) |
| Total | 8,145 (100.0%) | 2,360 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Laplace
Housing Structures in Laplace
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 8,855 | 84.3% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 72 | 0.7% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 213 | 2.0% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 313 | 3.0% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 91 | 0.9% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 165 | 1.6% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 796 | 7.6% |
| Total | 10,505 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Laplace
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 7,558 (85.4%) | 1,297 (14.6%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 30 (41.7%) | 42 (58.3%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 14 (6.6%) | 199 (93.4%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 313 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 91 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 165 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 543 (68.2%) | 253 (31.8%) |
| Total | 8,145 (77.5%) | 2,360 (22.5%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Laplace
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 86 (3.6%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 116 (1.4%) | 405 (17.2%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 2,704 (33.2%) | 1,093 (46.3%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 3,743 (46.0%) | 558 (23.6%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 1,582 (19.4%) | 218 (9.2%) |
| Total | 8,145 (100.0%) | 2,360 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Laplace
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 1,828 (22.4%) | 467 (19.8%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 101 (1.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Electricity | 6,154 (75.6%) | 1,868 (79.1%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 24 (0.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 18 (0.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| No Fuel Used | 20 (0.3%) | 25 (1.1%) |
| Total | 8,145 (100.0%) | 2,360 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Laplace
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 162 (2.0%) | 324 (13.7%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 2,585 (31.7%) | 1,095 (46.4%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 3,339 (41.0%) | 651 (27.6%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 2,059 (25.3%) | 290 (12.3%) |
| Total | 8,145 (100.0%) | 2,360 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Laplace
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Laplace
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 3,298 | 4,847 |
| Median Property Value | $172,900 | $187,000 |
| Median Household Income | $58,036 | $774 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $393 | $48 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $594 | $444 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Laplace
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 365 (11.1%) | 137 (2.8%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 224 (6.8%) | 55 (1.1%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 2,442 (74.0%) | 4,055 (83.7%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 202 (6.1%) | 523 (10.8%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 13 (0.4%) | 77 (1.6%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 20 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 32 (1.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 3,298 (100.0%) | 4,847 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Laplace
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 90 (2.7%) | 10 (0.2%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 426 (12.9%) | 16 (0.3%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 409 (12.4%) | 248 (5.1%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 577 (17.5%) | 472 (9.7%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 364 (11.0%) | 468 (9.7%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 437 (13.3%) | 982 (20.3%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 540 (16.4%) | 718 (14.8%) |
| $150,000 or more | 455 (13.8%) | 1,169 (24.1%) |
| Total | 3,298 (100.0%) | 4,847 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Laplace
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 1,157 (35.1%) | 81,293 (1,677.2%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 617 (18.7%) | 2,103 (43.4%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 584 (17.7%) | 861 (17.8%) |
| 4.0x or more | 911 (27.6%) | 660 (13.6%) |
| Total | 3,298 (100.0%) | 4,847 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Laplace
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 1,200 (36.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 668 (20.3%) | 2,056 (42.4%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 286 (8.7%) | 1,395 (28.8%) |
| Total | 3,298 (100.0%) | 4,847 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Laplace
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Laplace
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 2,231 (98.9%) | 26 (1.1%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 5,491 (98.8%) | 68 (1.2%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 2,295 (92.5%) | 185 (7.5%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 2,840 (84.0%) | 542 (16.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 2,742 (87.8%) | 382 (12.2%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2,750 (82.6%) | 581 (17.4%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 4,096 (92.4%) | 335 (7.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,607 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 1,403 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 26,455 (92.6%) | 2,119 (7.4%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Laplace
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 2,231 (98.9%) | 26 (1.1%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 5,491 (98.8%) | 68 (1.2%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 2,295 (92.5%) | 185 (7.5%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Laplace
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 2,666 (88.9%) | 333 (11.1%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 4,825 (89.1%) | 593 (10.9%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4,795 (93.6%) | 329 (6.4%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4,718 (95.5%) | 220 (4.5%) |
| $100,000 and over | 9,447 (93.6%) | 644 (6.4%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Laplace
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 1,711 (75.8%) | 520 (23.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 3,341 (60.1%) | 2,306 (41.5%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 972 (39.2%) | 1,406 (56.7%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 1,028 (30.4%) | 1,855 (54.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,025 (32.8%) | 1,987 (63.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 767 (23.0%) | 2,241 (67.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,461 (33.0%) | 2,981 (67.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,370 (90.9%) | 1,137 (43.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,403 (100.0%) | 598 (42.6%) |
| Total | 14,078 (49.3%) | 15,031 (52.6%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Laplace
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 377 (12.6%) | 244 (9.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 517 (17.6%) | 280 (8.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 927 (19.2%) | 1,241 (20.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 380 (27.0%) | 356 (29.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 372 (57.4%) | 332 (44.0%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Laplace
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (0.3%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 339 (7.0%) | 164 (2.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 203 (14.4%) | 98 (8.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 296 (45.7%) | 114 (15.1%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 8 (0.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 88 (3.0%) | 109 (3.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 170 (3.5%) | 305 (5.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 103 (7.3%) | 93 (7.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 84 (13.0%) | 69 (9.1%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 377 (12.6%) | 76 (2.8%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 296 (10.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 367 (7.6%) | 675 (11.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 8 (0.6%) | 27 (2.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 100 (15.4%) | 87 (11.5%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 171 (5.2%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 613 (12.7%) | 793 (13.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 133 (9.4%) | 225 (18.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 206 (31.8%) | 261 (34.6%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 127 (4.2%) | 161 (6.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 10 (0.3%) | 61 (1.9%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 185 (3.8%) | 180 (3.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 8 (0.6%) | 64 (5.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 145 (22.4%) | 56 (7.4%) |
Technology Access in Laplace
Computing Device Access in Laplace
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 7,992 | 76.1% |
| Smartphone | 9,374 | 89.2% |
| Tablet | 6,472 | 61.6% |
| No Computing Device | 589 | 5.6% |
| Total | 10,505 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Laplace
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 12 | 0.1% |
| Broadband Home | 7,673 | 73.0% |
| Cellular Data Only | 1,000 | 9.5% |
| Satellite Internet | 1,340 | 12.8% |
| No Internet | 1,170 | 11.1% |
| Total | 10,505 | 100.0% |
Laplace Summary
Laplace is a small town located in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana. It is situated on the west bank of the Mississippi River, about 25 miles west of New Orleans. The town was founded in 1883 and named after the French explorer Pierre Laplace. Laplace has a population of approximately 14,000 people and is part of the New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
Laplace is located in the southeastern part of Louisiana, in St. John the Baptist Parish. It is situated on the west bank of the Mississippi River, about 25 miles west of New Orleans. The town is bordered by the towns of Reserve, Garyville, and Edgard. Laplace is located in a humid subtropical climate zone, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is around 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Economy
Laplace’s economy is largely based on the oil and gas industry. The town is home to several oil refineries, including the Valero Refinery, which is the largest in the state. Other major employers in the area include the St. John the Baptist Parish School Board, the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office, and the St. John the Baptist Parish Hospital. Laplace also has a number of small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, Laplace had a population of 14,068 people. The racial makeup of the town was 57.3% White, 37.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 3.7% from other races. The median household income was $41,945, and the median family income was $50,945. The per capita income was $20,945.
Laplace is a small town with a rich history and a diverse population. It is home to a number of oil refineries and other businesses, and is part of the New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Laplace has a population of approximately 14,000 people, and the racial makeup of the town is 57.3% White, 37.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 3.7% from other races. The median household income was $41,945, and the median family income was $50,945. The per capita income was $20,945.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Laplace?
Total Population of Laplace is 28,956.
What is the Total Male Population of Laplace?
Total Male Population of Laplace is 14,053.
What is the Total Female Population of Laplace?
Total Female Population of Laplace is 14,903.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Laplace?
There are 94.30 Males per 100 Females in Laplace.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Laplace?
There are 106.05 Females per 100 Males in Laplace.
What is the Median Population Age in Laplace?
Median Population Age in Laplace is 37.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Laplace
Average Family Size in Laplace is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Laplace
Average Household Size in Laplace is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Laplace?
Per Capita income in Laplace is $32,958.
What is the Median Family Income in Laplace?
Median Family Income in Laplace is $76,749.
What is the Median Household income in Laplace?
Median Household Income in Laplace is $70,172.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Laplace?
Income or Wage Gap in Laplace is 43.8%.
Women in Laplace earn 56.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Laplace?
Inequality or Gini Index in Laplace is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Laplace?
There are 13,914 People in the Labor Forcein in Laplace.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Laplace?
61.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Laplace.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Laplace?
Unemployment Rate in Laplace is 8.3%.