Acadia County , Louisiana

Population: 57,218 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $45,266 Home $146,900 Rent $725/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 57,218 residents, Acadia County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Louisiana and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Acadia County in the top 11% nationally for overall natural-hazard exposure, with hurricane exposure the dominant local risk.

$45,266
Median Income
household
$146,900
Home Value
median
$725/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $45,266
Per Capita Income $26,103
Poverty Rate 24.4%
Median Home Value $146,900
Median Gross Rent $725/mo
Owner Occupied 68.0%
Renter Occupied 32.0%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 57,218
Median Age 37 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 13.4%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

41.8%
Obesity
16.5%
Diabetes
22.2%
Smoking
44.6%
High Blood Pressure
35.0%
No Physical Activity
31.4%
Depression
37.3%
Insufficient Sleep
80.3%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Moderate

Overall risk score: 88.6  ·  89th national percentile

🌊 Flood
45.40
🌪️ Tornado
71.50
🌀 Hurricane
96.66
🔥 Wildfire
61.61
❄️ Winter Storm
35.17
🌍 Earthquake
48.31
☀️ Drought
94.91

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