Demographics & People — Bayou Cane, Louisiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 22,143 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~19,300 |
| Median Age | 36.3 |
| Total Households | 8,419 |
| Family Households | 5,579 |
| Average Household Size | 2.59 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5212 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 13,210 |
| Black or African American | 4,389 |
| Asian | 561 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,230 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 6,914 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 6,647 |
| French (except Basque) | 3,038 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,014 |
| American | 1,676 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,606 |
| German | 1,399 |
| French Canadian | 880 |
| Irish | 786 |
| Italian | 716 |
Language
| English Only | 18,572 |
| Spanish | 1,291 |
| Population 5+ | 20,896 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,089 |
| Population 18+ | 15,926 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.5 minutes |
| Work from Home | 3.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Bayou Cane, Louisiana.