At a Glance
Median Income
$57,639
$25,115 per capita
Home Value
$126,600
Zillow: $116,537
Median Rent
$814/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
84.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
19.5% smoking rate
How Delcambre Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Delcambre's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Delcambre a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Delcambre residents earn a median household income of $57,639 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,115. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,897 business establishments, including 107 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Delcambre is $126,600 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $116,537. Median rent is $814/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
16.8% of adults in Delcambre hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
84.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Delcambre has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,400
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density2,051/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$57,639
Per Capita$25,115
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$3,822M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,102
Housing
A+
Home Value$126,600
Rent$814
Ownership70.3%
Zillow$116,537
Housing Units959
Rent Burden27.7%
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death13,642/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain59.7 in/yr
Elevation7 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+84.7%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute30 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Delcambre was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Acadiana Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 107 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.