Plaquemine, LA

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Plaquemine Overview

6,218
TOTAL POPULATION
3,003
MALE POPULATION
3,215
FEMALE POPULATION
93.41
MALES / 100 FEMALES
107.06
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,192
PER CAPITA INCOME
$88,388
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$69,183
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
8.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
91.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,865
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Plaquemine Zip Codes

Plaquemine Area Codes

Race in Plaquemine

The most populous races in Plaquemine are Black / African American (3,180 | 51.1%), White / Caucasian (2,500 | 40.2%), and Two or more Races (349 | 5.6%).
Race in Plaquemine
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American3,18051.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1171.9%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian2,50040.2%
Two or more Races3495.6%
Some other Race1893.0%
Total6,218100.0%

Ancestry in Plaquemine

The most populous ancestries reported in Plaquemine are French (1,015 | 16.3%), Irish (632 | 10.2%), German (514 | 8.3%), African (393 | 6.3%), and Subsaharan African (393 | 6.3%), together accounting for 47.4% of all Plaquemine residents.
Ancestry in Plaquemine
Ancestry# Population% Population
African3936.3%
American3655.9%
Arab80.1%
British330.5%
Cajun370.6%
Central American550.9%
Cuban500.8%
English911.5%
European50.1%
French1,01516.3%
French Canadian921.5%
German5148.3%
Guatemalan170.3%
Honduran380.6%
Irish63210.2%
Iroquois330.5%
Italian2674.3%
Lebanese30.1%
Mexican80.1%
Polish991.6%
Scottish681.1%
Spanish10.0%
Subsaharan African3936.3%
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Immigrants in Plaquemine

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Plaquemine came from Central America (81 | 1.3%), Latin America (81 | 1.3%), Honduras (63 | 1.0%), England (24 | 0.4%), and Europe (24 | 0.4%), together accounting for 4.4% of all Plaquemine residents.
Immigrants in Plaquemine
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia50.1%
Belize10.0%
Central America811.3%
England240.4%
Europe240.4%
Guatemala170.3%
Honduras631.0%
Latin America811.3%
Northern Europe240.4%
Philippines50.1%
South Eastern Asia50.1%
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Sex and Age in Plaquemine

Sex and Age in Plaquemine

The most populous age groups in Plaquemine are Under 5 Years (356 | 11.8%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (320 | 10.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Plaquemine
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years356 (11.8%)21 (0.6%)
5 to 9 Years118 (3.9%)278 (8.6%)
10 to 14 Years318 (10.6%)320 (10.0%)
15 to 19 Years266 (8.9%)156 (4.9%)
20 to 24 Years78 (2.6%)98 (3.0%)
25 to 29 Years62 (2.1%)41 (1.3%)
30 to 34 Years128 (4.3%)102 (3.2%)
35 to 39 Years199 (6.6%)232 (7.2%)
40 to 44 Years324 (10.8%)300 (9.3%)
45 to 49 Years130 (4.3%)247 (7.7%)
50 to 54 Years174 (5.8%)239 (7.4%)
55 to 59 Years161 (5.4%)244 (7.6%)
60 to 64 Years291 (9.7%)180 (5.6%)
65 to 69 Years94 (3.1%)113 (3.5%)
70 to 74 Years103 (3.4%)206 (6.4%)
75 to 79 Years134 (4.5%)226 (7.0%)
80 to 84 Years23 (0.8%)159 (5.0%)
85 Years and over44 (1.5%)53 (1.7%)
Total3,003 (100.0%)3,215 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Plaquemine

Median Family Size in Plaquemine

The median family size in Plaquemine is 3.24 persons per family, with single female/mother families (274 | 17.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.48 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (116 | 7.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.93 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Plaquemine
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,179 (75.1%)3.22
Single Male/Father116 (7.4%)2.93
Single Female/Mother274 (17.5%)3.48
Total Families1,569 (100.0%)3.24

Median Household Size in Plaquemine

The median household size in Plaquemine is 2.42 persons per household, with single female/mother households (274 | 10.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.48 persons per household. non-family households (969 | 38.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.05 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Plaquemine
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,179 (46.5%)3.22
Single Male/Father116 (4.6%)3.20
Single Female/Mother274 (10.8%)3.48
Non-family969 (38.2%)1.05
Total Households2,538 (100.0%)2.42

Household Size by Marriage Status in Plaquemine

Out of a total of 2,538 households in Plaquemine, 1,569 (61.8%) are family households, while 969 (38.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 659, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 899.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Plaquemine
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-899 (35.4%)
2-Person Households659 (26.0%)70 (2.8%)
3-Person Households417 (16.4%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households306 (12.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households89 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households78 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households20 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,569 (61.8%)969 (38.2%)

Female Fertility in Plaquemine

Fertility by Age in Plaquemine

Average fertility rate in Plaquemine is 45.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 60.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 89.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Plaquemine
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years6 (10.9%)25.0
35 to 50 years49 (89.1%)60.0
Total55 (100.0%)45.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Plaquemine

74.5% of women with births (55) in Plaquemine are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 28.6% 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 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Plaquemine
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years35 (71.4%)14 (28.6%)
Total41 (74.6%)14 (25.5%)

Fertility by Education in Plaquemine

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Plaquemine
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma27 (49.1%)107.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree28 (50.9%)175.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total55 (100.0%)45.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Plaquemine

25.5% of women with births in Plaquemine 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 bachelor's degree are least likely to be married with 50.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Plaquemine
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree14 (50.0%)14 (50.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total41 (74.6%)14 (25.5%)

Income in Plaquemine

Income Overview in Plaquemine

Per Capita Income in Plaquemine is $31,192, while median incomes of families and households are $88,388 and $69,183 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income6,218$31,192
Median Family Income1,569$88,388
Mean Family Income1,569$98,809
Median Household Income2,538$69,183
Mean Household Income2,538$79,542
Income Deficit1,569$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)6,2188.37%
Wage / Income Gap ($)6,21891.63¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index6,2180.44

Earnings by Sex in Plaquemine

Average Earnings in Plaquemine are $41,641, $42,394 for men and $38,846 for women, a difference of 8.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Plaquemine
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,425 (49.5%)$42,394
Female1,452 (50.5%)$38,846
Total2,877 (100.0%)$41,641

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Plaquemine

The most common earnings brackets in Plaquemine are $100,000+ for men (328 | 23.0%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (315 | 21.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Plaquemine
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less33 (2.3%)6 (0.4%)
$2,500 to $4,99970 (4.9%)170 (11.7%)
$5,000 to $7,49972 (5.1%)37 (2.5%)
$7,500 to $9,99929 (2.0%)2 (0.1%)
$10,000 to $12,49914 (1.0%)55 (3.8%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)71 (4.9%)
$15,000 to $17,49962 (4.3%)43 (3.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)31 (2.1%)
$20,000 to $22,49961 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99969 (4.8%)240 (16.5%)
$30,000 to $34,99935 (2.5%)7 (0.5%)
$35,000 to $39,99953 (3.7%)100 (6.9%)
$40,000 to $44,999258 (18.1%)55 (3.8%)
$45,000 to $49,99949 (3.4%)82 (5.7%)
$50,000 to $54,99949 (3.4%)9 (0.6%)
$55,000 to $64,99937 (2.6%)46 (3.2%)
$65,000 to $74,99989 (6.2%)147 (10.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999117 (8.2%)315 (21.7%)
$100,000+328 (23.0%)36 (2.5%)
Total1,425 (100.0%)1,452 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Plaquemine

Average earnings in Plaquemine are $42,610 for men and $40,885 for women, a difference of 4.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $185,230, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $27,099. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $70,392, while those with bachelor's degree education have the smallest earnings of $46,538.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Plaquemine
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$27,099$0
College or Associate's Degree$73,750$0
Bachelor's Degree$58,712$46,538
Graduate Degree$185,230$70,392
Total$42,610$40,885

Family Income in Plaquemine

Family Income Brackets in Plaquemine

According to the Plaquemine family income data, there are 391 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.9% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Plaquemine
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,999271.7%
$15,000 to $24,9991006.4%
$25,000 to $34,99925716.4%
$35,000 to $49,9991157.3%
$50,000 to $74,99920913.3%
$75,000 to $99,9991137.2%
$100,000 to $149,99939124.9%
$150,000 to $199,99922014.0%
$200,000+1388.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Plaquemine

5-person families (89 | 5.7%) account for the highest median family income in Plaquemine with $110,275 per family, while 2-person families (677 | 43.1%) have the highest median income of $50,966 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Plaquemine
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families677 (43.1%)$101,932
3-Person Families399 (25.4%)$0
4-Person Families306 (19.5%)$0
5-Person Families89 (5.7%)$110,275
6-Person Families78 (5.0%)$0
7+ Person Families20 (1.3%)$0
Total1,569 (100.0%)$88,388

Family Income by Number of Earners in Plaquemine

Family Income by Number of Earners in Plaquemine
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners205 (13.1%)$57,981
1 Earner474 (30.2%)$37,600
2 Earners804 (51.2%)$121,189
3+ Earners86 (5.5%)$0
Total1,569 (100.0%)$88,388

Household Income in Plaquemine

Household Income Brackets in Plaquemine

With 449 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Plaquemine, accounting for 17.7% of all households. In contrast, only 137 households (5.4%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Plaquemine
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001706.7%
$10,000 to $14,9991626.4%
$15,000 to $24,9991706.7%
$25,000 to $34,99935013.8%
$35,000 to $49,9992017.9%
$50,000 to $74,99935514.0%
$75,000 to $99,99930512.0%
$100,000 to $149,99944917.7%
$150,000 to $199,9992399.4%
$200,000+1375.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Plaquemine

The median household income in Plaquemine is $69,183, with the highest median household income of $106,765 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 674 households (26.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 45 households (1.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Plaquemine
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years45 (1.8%)$0
25 to 44 Years674 (26.6%)$106,765
45 to 64 Years1,068 (42.1%)$72,135
65+ Years751 (29.6%)$32,617
Total2,538 (100.0%)$69,183

Poverty in Plaquemine

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Plaquemine

With 11.7% poverty level for males and 17.2% for females among the residents of Plaquemine, 18 to 24 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 29 males (24.8%) and 8 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Plaquemine
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years50 (14.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years15 (8.0%)58 (16.0%)
12 to 14 Years39 (17.0%)42 (18.5%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years20 (16.4%)34 (26.6%)
18 to 24 Years29 (24.8%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)14 (9.8%)
35 to 44 Years100 (19.1%)78 (15.0%)
45 to 54 Years13 (4.3%)41 (8.4%)
55 to 64 Years58 (13.6%)53 (12.5%)
65 to 74 Years10 (5.1%)63 (20.6%)
75 Years and over14 (7.0%)154 (36.2%)
Total348 (11.7%)545 (17.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Plaquemine

According to the poverty statistics in Plaquemine, males aged 5 years and females aged under 5 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.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Plaquemine
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years306 (86.0%)21 (100.0%)
5 Years19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years172 (92.0%)305 (84.0%)
12 to 14 Years191 (83.0%)185 (81.5%)
15 Years92 (100.0%)19 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years102 (83.6%)94 (73.4%)
18 to 24 Years88 (75.2%)104 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years190 (100.0%)129 (90.2%)
35 to 44 Years423 (80.9%)441 (85.0%)
45 to 54 Years291 (95.7%)445 (91.6%)
55 to 64 Years370 (86.5%)371 (87.5%)
65 to 74 Years187 (94.9%)243 (79.4%)
75 Years and over187 (93.0%)271 (63.8%)
Total2,618 (88.3%)2,628 (82.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Plaquemine

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Plaquemine show that 4.1% or 48 of the total 1,179 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 8.1%, comprising of 38 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Plaquemine
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children560 (98.3%)10 (1.8%)
1 or 2 Children433 (91.9%)38 (8.1%)
3 or 4 Children138 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,131 (95.9%)48 (4.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Plaquemine

According to the poverty data in Plaquemine, 33.6% or 39 single-father households and 26.6% or 73 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 39 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Plaquemine
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children39 (100.0%)4 (2.5%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)61 (57.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total39 (33.6%)73 (26.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Plaquemine

The poverty data for Plaquemine shows that 48 of the married-couple family households (4.1%) and 112 of the single-parent households (28.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 38 households (8.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Plaquemine
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children10 (1.8%)43 (21.6%)
1 or 2 Children38 (8.1%)61 (33.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total48 (4.1%)112 (28.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Plaquemine

Employment by Class of Employer in Plaquemine

Among the 2,560 employed individuals in Plaquemine, private company employees (1,528 | 59.7%), local government employees (286 | 11.2%), and state government employees (191 | 7.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Plaquemine
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,52859.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)773.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1084.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations1857.2%
Local Government Employees28611.2%
State Government Employees1917.5%
Federal Government Employees1857.2%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total2,560100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Plaquemine

According to the labor force statistics for Plaquemine, out of the total population over 16 years of age (4,696), 61.0% or 2,865 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.2% or 178 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 95.1% or 1,003 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 33.0% or 34 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Plaquemine
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years103 (33.1%)34 (33.0%)
20 to 24 Years114 (64.8%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years76 (73.8%)8 (10.5%)
30 to 34 Years158 (68.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,003 (95.1%)71 (7.1%)
45 to 54 Years716 (90.6%)40 (5.6%)
55 to 59 Years284 (70.1%)5 (1.8%)
60 to 64 Years283 (60.1%)19 (6.7%)
65 to 74 Years111 (21.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over16 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,865 (61.0%)178 (6.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Plaquemine

According to labor force statistics for Plaquemine, 82.5% of individuals (2,520) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,054) are in the labor force, with 5.7% or 144 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 91.5% or 966 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.0% or 97 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Plaquemine
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School618 (88.0%)41 (5.8%)
High School Diploma478 (61.1%)16 (2.1%)
College / Associate Degree966 (91.5%)106 (10.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher458 (89.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,520 (82.5%)174 (5.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Plaquemine

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Plaquemine are Business & Financial (437 | 16.3%), Management (265 | 9.9%), Community & Social Service (264 | 9.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (215 | 8.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (169 | 6.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Plaquemine

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Plaquemine, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (91.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Plaquemine
OccupationMaleFemale
Management158 (59.6%)107 (40.4%)
Business & Financial219 (50.1%)218 (49.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 50 (18.9%)214 (81.1%)
Education, Arts & Media35 (36.8%)60 (63.2%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library15 (8.9%)154 (91.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)215 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)100 (100.0%)
Total (Category)473 (38.6%)754 (61.5%)
Total (Overall)1,333 (49.6%)1,354 (50.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Plaquemine are Food Preparation & Serving (144 | 5.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (96 | 3.6%), Security & Protection (59 | 2.2%), Firefighting & Prevention (59 | 2.2%), and Healthcare Support (48 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Plaquemine

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Plaquemine, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (73.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Plaquemine
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)48 (100.0%)
Security & Protection59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving38 (26.4%)106 (73.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance96 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)226 (59.5%)154 (40.5%)
Total (Overall)1,333 (49.6%)1,354 (50.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Plaquemine are Office & Administration (215 | 8.0%), and Sales & Related (24 | 0.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Plaquemine

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Plaquemine
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration10 (4.6%)205 (95.4%)
Total (Category)34 (14.2%)205 (85.8%)
Total (Overall)1,333 (49.6%)1,354 (50.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Plaquemine are Construction & Extraction (206 | 7.7%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (70 | 2.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Plaquemine

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Plaquemine
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction192 (93.2%)14 (6.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)262 (94.9%)14 (5.1%)
Total (Overall)1,333 (49.6%)1,354 (50.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Plaquemine are Production (250 | 9.3%), Transportation (181 | 6.7%), and Material Moving (134 | 5.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Plaquemine

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Plaquemine
OccupationMaleFemale
Production199 (79.6%)51 (20.4%)
Transportation34 (18.8%)147 (81.2%)
Material Moving105 (78.4%)29 (21.6%)
Total (Category)338 (59.8%)227 (40.2%)
Total (Overall)1,333 (49.6%)1,354 (50.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Plaquemine

Employment Industries in Plaquemine

The major employment industries in Plaquemine include Educational Services (415 | 15.4%), Manufacturing (406 | 15.1%), Public Administration (363 | 13.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (290 | 10.8%), and Construction (203 | 7.5%).
Employment Industries in Plaquemine

Employment Industries by Sex in Plaquemine

The Plaquemine industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Plaquemine
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction203 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing335 (82.5%)71 (17.5%)
Wholesale Trade17 (63.0%)10 (37.0%)
Retail Trade183 (90.6%)19 (9.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing26 (56.5%)20 (43.5%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)119 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)94 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific29 (93.5%)2 (6.5%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services15 (3.6%)400 (96.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance35 (12.1%)255 (87.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services23 (17.8%)106 (82.2%)
Public Administration122 (33.6%)241 (66.4%)
Total1,333 (49.6%)1,354 (50.4%)

Education in Plaquemine

School Enrollment in Plaquemine

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,676 students in Plaquemine are middle school (531 | 31.7%), high school (499 | 29.8%), and elementary school (309 | 18.4%).
School Enrollment in Plaquemine
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1478.8%
Kindergarten603.6%
Elementary School30918.4%
Middle School53131.7%
High School49929.8%
College / Undergraduate845.0%
Graduate / Professional462.7%
Total1,676100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Plaquemine

Out of a total of 1,676 students who are enrolled in schools in Plaquemine, 245 (14.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,431 (85.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 38 (92.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 120 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Plaquemine
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds120 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old396 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds556 (87.2%)82 (12.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds238 (65.9%)123 (34.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds40 (97.6%)1 (2.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds70 (98.6%)1 (1.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over3 (7.3%)38 (92.7%)
Total1,431 (85.4%)245 (14.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Plaquemine

Business (166 | 24.2%), arts & humanities (98 | 14.3%), science & technology (78 | 11.4%), education (76 | 11.1%), and engineering (61 | 8.9%) are the most common fields of study among 686 individuals in Plaquemine who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Plaquemine
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural476.9%
Physical & Health Sciences142.0%
Psychology517.4%
Social Sciences253.6%
Engineering618.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies91.3%
Science & Technology7811.4%
Business16624.2%
Education7611.1%
Literature & Languages50.7%
Liberal Arts & History314.5%
Visual & Performing Arts253.6%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities9814.3%
Total686100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Plaquemine

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Plaquemine

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Plaquemine are males with 2 vehicles (594, accounting for 44.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (579, making up 48.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Plaquemine
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle99 (7.4%)20 (1.6%)
1 Vehicle400 (30.0%)430 (35.2%)
2 Vehicles594 (44.6%)579 (47.3%)
3 Vehicles173 (13.0%)148 (12.1%)
4 Vehicles40 (3.0%)41 (3.4%)
5 or more Vehicles27 (2.0%)5 (0.4%)
Total1,333 (100.0%)1,223 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Plaquemine

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Plaquemine are 5 to 9 minutes (705 commuters, 30.4%), 10 to 14 minutes (357 commuters, 15.4%), and less than 5 minutes (271 commuters, 11.7%).
Commute Time in Plaquemine
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes27111.7%
5 to 9 Minutes70530.4%
10 to 14 Minutes35715.4%
15 to 19 Minutes472.0%
20 to 24 Minutes2068.9%
25 to 29 Minutes542.3%
30 to 34 Minutes1888.1%
35 to 39 Minutes411.8%
40 to 44 Minutes974.2%
45 to 59 Minutes1677.2%
60 to 89 Minutes662.9%
90 or more Minutes1195.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Plaquemine

The most common commute times in Plaquemine are 5 to 9 minutes (344 commuters, 26.1%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (361 commuters, 36.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Plaquemine
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes122 (9.2%)149 (14.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes344 (26.1%)361 (36.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes308 (23.4%)49 (4.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes38 (2.9%)9 (0.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes163 (12.4%)43 (4.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)54 (5.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes126 (9.6%)62 (6.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes16 (1.2%)25 (2.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes90 (6.8%)7 (0.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes93 (7.0%)74 (7.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes19 (1.4%)47 (4.7%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)119 (11.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Plaquemine

The most frequent times of departure to work in Plaquemine are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (228, 17.3%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (223, 22.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Plaquemine
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM212 (16.1%)137 (13.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM162 (12.3%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM83 (6.3%)157 (15.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM132 (10.0%)115 (11.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM117 (8.9%)61 (6.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM168 (12.7%)186 (18.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM228 (17.3%)223 (22.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM121 (9.2%)28 (2.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)7 (0.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM53 (4.0%)14 (1.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)37 (3.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)34 (3.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM43 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,319 (100.0%)999 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Plaquemine

Occupancy by Ownership in Plaquemine

Of the total 2,538 dwellings in Plaquemine, owner-occupied units account for 1,911 (75.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 627 (24.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Plaquemine
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,91175.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units62724.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,538100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Plaquemine

Occupancy by Household Size in Plaquemine
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household89935.4%
2-Person Household72928.7%
3-Person Household41716.4%
4+ Person Household49319.4%
Total Housing Units2,538100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Plaquemine

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Plaquemine
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household536 (59.6%)363 (40.4%)
2-Person Household633 (86.8%)96 (13.2%)
3-Person Household336 (80.6%)81 (19.4%)
4+ Person Household406 (82.4%)87 (17.6%)
Total Housing Units1,911 (75.3%)627 (24.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Plaquemine

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Plaquemine
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School392 (78.1%)110 (21.9%)
High School Diploma452 (70.5%)189 (29.5%)
College/Associate Degree713 (72.9%)265 (27.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher354 (84.9%)63 (15.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Plaquemine

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Plaquemine
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2228.7%
35 to 44 Years49719.6%
45 to 54 Years56722.3%
55 to 64 Years50119.7%
65 to 74 Years30311.9%
75 to 84 Years36414.3%
85 Years and Over843.3%
Total2,538100.0%

Housing Finances in Plaquemine

Median Income by Occupancy in Plaquemine

Median Income by Occupancy in Plaquemine
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,911 (75.3%)$81,108
Renter-Occupied627 (24.7%)$43,750
Average2,538 (100.0%)$69,183

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Plaquemine

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Plaquemine
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00038 (2.0%)64 (10.2%)
$5,000 to $9,99955 (2.9%)13 (2.1%)
$10,000 to $14,999112 (5.9%)51 (8.1%)
$15,000 to $19,99996 (5.0%)24 (3.8%)
$20,000 to $24,99928 (1.5%)21 (3.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999264 (13.8%)85 (13.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99998 (5.1%)102 (16.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999151 (7.9%)204 (32.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999267 (14.0%)38 (6.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999444 (23.2%)6 (1.0%)
$150,000 or more358 (18.7%)19 (3.0%)
Total1,911 (100.0%)627 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Plaquemine

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Plaquemine
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300437 (22.9%)9 (1.4%)
$300 to $499285 (14.9%)31 (4.9%)
$500 to $799408 (21.3%)232 (37.0%)
$800 to $99926 (1.4%)86 (13.7%)
$1,000 to $1,499371 (19.4%)207 (33.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999110 (5.8%)16 (2.5%)
$2,000 to $2,499201 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99952 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more21 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,911 (100.0%)627 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Plaquemine

Housing Structures in Plaquemine

Housing Structures in Plaquemine
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,32591.6%
Single Unit, Attached612.4%
2 Unit Apartments311.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1104.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other110.4%
Total2,538100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Plaquemine

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Plaquemine
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,875 (80.6%)450 (19.4%)
Single Unit, Attached10 (16.4%)51 (83.6%)
2 Unit Apartments15 (48.4%)16 (51.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)110 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,911 (75.3%)627 (24.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Plaquemine

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Plaquemine
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room15 (0.8%)18 (2.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms38 (2.0%)153 (24.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms610 (31.9%)292 (46.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms759 (39.7%)110 (17.5%)
8 or more Rooms489 (25.6%)54 (8.6%)
Total1,911 (100.0%)627 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Plaquemine

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Plaquemine
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,271 (66.5%)223 (35.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas21 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity591 (30.9%)404 (64.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used28 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,911 (100.0%)627 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Plaquemine

Household Vehicle Usage in Plaquemine
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle73 (3.8%)73 (11.6%)
1 Vehicle758 (39.7%)326 (52.0%)
2 Vehicles840 (44.0%)228 (36.4%)
3 or more Vehicles240 (12.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,911 (100.0%)627 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Plaquemine

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Plaquemine

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units985926
Median Property Value$159,600$203,000
Median Household Income$80,262$268
Monthly Housing Costs$362$21
Real Estate Taxes$199$26

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Plaquemine

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Plaquemine
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00081 (8.2%)8 (0.9%)
$50,000 to $99,999111 (11.3%)155 (16.7%)
$100,000 to $299,999667 (67.7%)645 (69.7%)
$300,000 to $499,999110 (11.2%)118 (12.7%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more16 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total985 (100.0%)926 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Plaquemine

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Plaquemine
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00089 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999119 (12.1%)4 (0.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999145 (14.7%)117 (12.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99936 (3.6%)119 (12.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99999 (10.1%)62 (6.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99959 (6.0%)52 (5.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999348 (35.3%)208 (22.5%)
$150,000 or more90 (9.1%)96 (10.4%)
Total985 (100.0%)926 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Plaquemine

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Plaquemine
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x484 (49.1%)81,563 (8,808.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x144 (14.6%)493 (53.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x67 (6.8%)45 (4.9%)
4.0x or more273 (27.7%)95 (10.3%)
Total985 (100.0%)926 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Plaquemine

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Plaquemine
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800757 (76.8%)4 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,49928 (2.8%)404 (43.6%)
$800 to $1,499124 (12.6%)233 (25.2%)
Total985 (100.0%)926 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Plaquemine

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Plaquemine

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Plaquemine
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years404 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,386 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years217 (81.9%)48 (18.1%)
26 to 34 Years241 (84.0%)46 (16.0%)
35 to 44 Years975 (93.6%)67 (6.4%)
45 to 54 Years754 (95.4%)36 (4.6%)
55 to 64 Years806 (94.6%)46 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years503 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older626 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,912 (96.1%)243 (4.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Plaquemine

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Plaquemine
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born404 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,386 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen217 (81.9%)48 (18.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Plaquemine

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Plaquemine
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000719 (97.6%)18 (2.4%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,301 (94.3%)79 (5.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999810 (95.6%)37 (4.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999667 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over2,396 (95.7%)108 (4.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Plaquemine

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Plaquemine
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6319 (79.0%)143 (35.4%)
6 to 18 Years644 (46.5%)799 (57.7%)
19 to 25 Years61 (23.0%)156 (58.9%)
25 to 34 Years116 (40.4%)125 (43.5%)
35 to 44 Years171 (16.4%)873 (83.8%)
45 to 54 Years55 (7.0%)702 (88.9%)
55 to 64 Years455 (53.4%)485 (56.9%)
65 to 74 Years468 (93.0%)209 (41.5%)
75 Years and over623 (99.5%)228 (36.4%)
Total2,912 (47.3%)3,720 (60.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Plaquemine

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Plaquemine
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years34 (5.2%)16 (2.1%)
18 to 34 Years29 (9.1%)8 (3.2%)
35 to 64 Years165 (13.2%)141 (9.9%)
65 to 74 Years56 (28.4%)51 (16.7%)
75 Years and over80 (39.8%)202 (47.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Plaquemine

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Plaquemine: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (0.3%)6 (0.4%)
65 to 74 Years4 (2.0%)13 (4.3%)
75 Years and over12 (6.0%)22 (5.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Plaquemine: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years54 (4.3%)13 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years52 (26.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over14 (7.0%)85 (20.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Plaquemine: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years15 (2.3%)8 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)8 (3.2%)
35 to 64 Years15 (1.2%)26 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)11 (2.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Plaquemine: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years111 (8.8%)117 (8.2%)
65 to 74 Years15 (7.6%)38 (12.4%)
75 Years and over66 (32.8%)194 (45.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Plaquemine: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years19 (2.9%)16 (2.1%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years49 (3.9%)77 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)68 (16.0%)

Technology Access in Plaquemine

Computing Device Access in Plaquemine

Computing Device Access in Plaquemine
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,69066.6%
Smartphone2,06681.4%
Tablet1,44256.8%
No Computing Device2519.9%
Total2,538100.0%

Internet Access in Plaquemine

Internet Access in Plaquemine
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,86973.6%
Cellular Data Only33313.1%
Satellite Internet1014.0%
No Internet31912.6%
Total2,538100.0%

Plaquemine Summary

Plaquemine is a city located in Iberville Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is situated on the banks of the Mississippi River, about 30 miles (48 km) south of Baton Rouge. The population was 7,064 at the 2010 census, down from 7,423 in 2000. It is the parish seat of Iberville Parish.

History

The area around Plaquemine was first inhabited by Native Americans, including the Chitimacha, Houma, and Tunica tribes. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the late 1700s, and the city was founded in 1775 by French settlers. The city was named after the Indian word for the local river, Plaquemine.
In the early 1800s, the city became an important port for the cotton and sugar industries. During the Civil War, the city was occupied by Union forces, and the port was used to transport supplies to the Confederate army. After the war, the city experienced a period of growth and prosperity, and by the early 1900s, it had become an important center for the lumber and oil industries.

Geography

Plaquemine is located at 30°17'N 91°17'W (30.2833, -91.2833). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.2 square miles (13.4 km2), of which 5.1 square miles (13.2 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2) (1.90%) is water.

Economy

Plaquemine’s economy is largely based on agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. The city is home to several large industries, including a paper mill, a sugar refinery, and a chemical plant. The city also has a thriving tourism industry, with many visitors coming to the area to enjoy the city’s historic sites, outdoor activities, and cultural attractions.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 7,423 people, 2,817 households, and 1,945 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,444.3 people per square mile (558.7/km2). There were 3,093 housing units at an average density of 597.2 per square mile (230.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 57.45% White, 40.45% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.45% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.45% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.45% of the population.
There were 2,817 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.2% were married couples living together, 22.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.19.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $27,917, and the median income for a family was $33,917. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,845. About 19.2% of families and 22.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 20.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Plaquemine?
Total Population of Plaquemine is 6,218.
What is the Total Male Population of Plaquemine?
Total Male Population of Plaquemine is 3,003.
What is the Total Female Population of Plaquemine?
Total Female Population of Plaquemine is 3,215.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Plaquemine?
There are 93.41 Males per 100 Females in Plaquemine.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Plaquemine?
There are 107.06 Females per 100 Males in Plaquemine.
What is the Median Population Age in Plaquemine?
Median Population Age in Plaquemine is 43.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Plaquemine
Average Family Size in Plaquemine is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Plaquemine
Average Household Size in Plaquemine is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Plaquemine?
Per Capita income in Plaquemine is $31,192.
What is the Median Family Income in Plaquemine?
Median Family Income in Plaquemine is $88,388.
What is the Median Household income in Plaquemine?
Median Household Income in Plaquemine is $69,183.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Plaquemine?
Income or Wage Gap in Plaquemine is 8.4%.
Women in Plaquemine earn 91.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Plaquemine?
Inequality or Gini Index in Plaquemine is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Plaquemine?
There are 2,865 People in the Labor Forcein in Plaquemine.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Plaquemine?
61.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Plaquemine.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Plaquemine?
Unemployment Rate in Plaquemine is 6.2%.