Living in Raceland, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Raceland · Census data 2020–2024
Raceland has 9,585 residents with a median age of 43.4. The median household income is $60,286 (about the same as the Louisiana median), the median home value is $187,800, the median rent is $629/month.
Raceland at a glance
- Population
- 9,585
- Median age
- 43.4State: 38
- Median household income
- $60,286State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $187,800State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $629/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 80.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.5%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Raceland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 13% lower than the state median; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 13.8%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Louisiana median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Raceland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Raceland the median home value is $187,800, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $629 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,453 a month in housing costs.
Raceland median household income
The median household income in Raceland is $60,286 and the income per person is $30,045. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Raceland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,254
- Owner-occupied
- 80.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.9%
- Vacant
- 9.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.48
Raceland demographics
- Population
- 9,585
- Median age
- 43.4
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 16%
- Households
- 3,845
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Raceland ›
Education in Raceland
17.5% of adults 25 and older in Raceland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Raceland
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2.2%
- Drive alone
- 91.2%
- Public transit
- 2.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.7%
Raceland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raceland | 9,585 | $60,286 | $187,800 | $629 |
| Mathews | 1,598 | $86,607 | $205,500 | $1,031 |
| Lockport Heights | 1,481 | $125,654 | $322,700 | $1,036 |
| Bayou Blue | 12,218 | $63,958 | $189,100 | $1,107 |
| Lockport | 2,618 | $60,398 | $160,800 | $958 |
| Lafourche Crossing | 2,790 | $73,309 | $269,100 | $1,591 |
| Kraemer | 1,065 | $51,935 | $145,400 | — |
| Gray | 5,154 | $54,559 | $139,400 | $1,025 |
| Bayou Cane | 21,253 | $74,350 | $188,700 | $1,101 |
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What is the median household income in Raceland, LA?
The median household income in Raceland is $60,286, about the same as the Louisiana median of $60,756 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Raceland?
The median home value in Raceland is $187,800, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Raceland?
The median gross rent in Raceland is $629 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Raceland, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 13% lower than the state median; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 13.8%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Louisiana median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Raceland?
The median age in Raceland is 43.4 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Raceland?
The average commute to work in Raceland is 28 minutes; 2.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Raceland?
The unemployment rate in Raceland is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Raceland?
17.5% of adults in Raceland have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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