Delcambre: Demographics & People
Delcambre is home to 2,552 people, in 828 households. Population grew 6.3% from 2,400 (2022) to 2,552 (2024). Median age 35.1 years. (2.8y younger than Louisiana). Children under 18 are 30% of the population. Population is 84% White (non-Hispanic) and 7% Hispanic or Latino. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.23). 70% of households are family-led. County is losing 2,247 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 43% adult obesity, 22% smoke.
- 3.1 people per household (vs Louisiana avg 2.5).
- 30% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Louisiana 43%).
- 75 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Louisiana 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 6.3% from 2,400 (2022) to 2,552 (2024) — about 10.6× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~2,716 (extrapolated at 3.2%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 2,944.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 69,929 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 6.3% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 2,400 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 2,552 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 2,552 people (vs Louisiana 28,561) |
| Population Estimate | 2,944 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 35.1y is 3.8 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 30% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 35.1 years (vs Louisiana 37.9y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 29.6% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 2,552 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 756 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 516.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 942.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 338 |
| Population under 18 | 756 |
| Median age | 35.1 years (vs Louisiana 37.9y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 2,552 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.23 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 2,035 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 98 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 192 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 22.5% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 3 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 87.5% |
| Asian population | 0.7% (vs Louisiana 2.1%) |
| Black population | 3.4% (vs Louisiana 42.4%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 7.4% (vs Louisiana 6.2%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 83.6% (vs Louisiana 43.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 1.4% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 0% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 2,392 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 116 |
| Share born in this state | 93.7% |
| Share born in another state | 6.3% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 4.5% |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizens | 0.3% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 15 |
| From Africa | 6 |
Households & Family Composition
828 households. Averaging 2.9 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 70% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 553 families, 33% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 639 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 553 |
| Married couples with children | 181 |
| Single-parent households | 47 |
| Average household size | 2.90 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 22.0% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 51 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 24 |
| Family households | 582 households (vs Louisiana 7,441) |
| Households that are families | 70.3% (vs Louisiana 57.0%) |
| Total households | 828 households (vs Louisiana 11,381) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 4.4% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 2,247 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 4.4% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 57,840 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 60,087 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -2,247 |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 231 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 9.5% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 3 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 22045 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 22 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 045 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Iberia |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 33.3% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 29.70 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 37.20 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 22045 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Iberia Parish |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Medium metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 2,696 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 22045 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Iberia Parish |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 55.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 48.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 42.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 69,830 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 2.00 |
| Family Score · Schools | 2 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 29.6% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 2,552, booming, family-oriented, middle-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 2,552 people (vs Louisiana 28,561) |
| Town Summary · County | Iberia Parish |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade