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Braithwaite, LA

Total Population
963
Median Household Income
-$666,666,666
Median Home Value
$107,700
Median Rent
-$666,666,666

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
-$666,666,666
945.1% below state median
Home Value
$107,700
100.1% above state median
Rent
-$666,666,666
384.1% below state median
Median Age
50.2 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Braithwaite, LA

Median household income is 945% above state average, indicating a relatively affluent area.

Mature population with median age of 50.2 years, likely more established households.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 3.2%, below national average.

Poverty rate of 16.0% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$-666,666,666
-887226.5% vs US
vs State Median
945.1%
State: $-63,791,692
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 1.96 people

Total Households
492
Family Households
31.5%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
25.6%
#2 Industry
Arts,
23.1%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
14.0%
Total Employed Residents:121

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
0.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
3.4%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.7%
7 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:408
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
96.8%
428 employed
Labor Force
442
14 unemployed
Median Age
50.2 years
Per Capita Income
$32,938
Poverty Rate
16.0%

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