At a Glance
Median Income
$53,328
$27,637 per capita
Home Value
$163,100
Zillow: $176,410
Median Rent
$632/mo
41.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
76.2% high school+
Unemployment
11.1%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.0%
20.9% smoking rate
How Raceland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Raceland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Raceland a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Raceland residents earn a median household income of $53,328 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,637. The unemployment rate stands at 11.1% (208% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,446 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Raceland is $163,100 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,410. Median rent is $632/month, with 41.2% 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 1977.
Education
10.4% of adults in Raceland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
76.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Raceland has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 71.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population10,517
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density488/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$53,328
Per Capita$27,637
Unemployment11.1%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$12,725M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,867
Housing
A+
Home Value$163,100
Rent$632
Ownership79.1%
Zillow$176,410
Housing Units4,739
Rent Burden41.2%
Health
Obesity49.0%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,796/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain71.1 in/yr
Elevation4 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+76.2%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute29 min
Broadband81.7%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Raceland was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.