Laplace, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. John the Baptist Parish County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
28,480
Population
1,363/sq mi density
$68,028
Median Income
$31,315 per capita
$188,900
Home Value
$171,269 Zillow
$1,097
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
69°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$68,028 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$188,900 home value, $1,097/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
28,480
Census 2023
Population Density
1,363
per square mile
Land Area
20.9
square miles (54.1 km²)
Median Age
37.5 yrs
4% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 35.2% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 51.3% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 9.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.6% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 2.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
35.2%
Black
51.3%
Hispanic
9.2%
Asian
1.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 90.3% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 8.1% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
90.3%
Spanish
8.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
5.7%
Veterans
7.9%
32% above US avg (6%)
Disability
16.0%
23% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
92.7%
1% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
7.3%
15% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.443
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 28,480 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,363 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 20.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 37.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.0% |
| Female | 51.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 35.2% |
| Black or African American | 51.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.2% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
Language
| English Only | 90.3% |
| Spanish | 8.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 7.9% |
| Disability | 16.0% |
| Health Insurance | 92.7% |
| Uninsured | 7.3% |
| Broadband Access | 90.2% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.443 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |