Demographics & People — Belle Chasse, Louisiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 11,046 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~10,700 |
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| Median Age | 40.3 |
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| Total Households | 4,162 |
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| Family Households | 3,128 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.65 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3657 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8,421 |
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| Black or African American | 1,116 |
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| Asian | 285 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 911 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 3,245 |
| French (except Basque) | 1,796 |
| Other groups | 1,582 |
| German | 1,489 |
| American | 1,070 |
| Italian | 958 |
| Irish | 948 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 721 |
| English | 695 |
| Croatian | 559 |
Language
| English Only | 9,489 |
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| Spanish | 382 |
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| Population 5+ | 10,456 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 869 |
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| Population 18+ | 8,183 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 4.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Belle Chasse, Louisiana.
