Plaquemines Parish (often referenced informally as “Plaquemines County”) is located in southeastern Louisiana, extending down the Mississippi River from the New Orleans area to the river’s mouth at the Gulf of Mexico. Formed in 1807, the parish has longstanding ties to river commerce, coastal settlement, and the strategic waterways of the lower Mississippi Delta. It is small in population—about 23,000 residents as of the 2020 U.S. Census—but covers a long, narrow corridor of wetlands, levees, and bayous. The parish is predominantly rural, with communities concentrated along the river’s natural levee ridges. Its economy is closely associated with port and marine activity, commercial fishing, citrus and other agriculture on higher ground, and the region’s broader energy and petrochemical infrastructure. The landscape is characterized by deltaic marshes and barrier-coast environments, and local culture reflects Gulf Coast and Mississippi River traditions. The parish seat is Pointe à la Hache.

Plaquemines County Local Demographic Profile

Plaquemines Parish (often referred to as Plaquemines County in general-audience contexts) is Louisiana’s southernmost parish, stretching along the lower Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico. It is part of the Greater New Orleans region and includes extensive coastal wetlands and river communities.

Population Size

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, the parish had:

  • Population (2020): 23,515
  • Population estimate (2023): 22,262

Age & Gender

According to U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (latest available county-level profile values):

  • Age distribution (percent of population)
    • Under 18 years: 20.0%
    • 65 years and over: 14.1%
  • Gender ratio
    • Female persons: 44.9%
    • Male persons: 55.1% (derived as the remainder of 100%)

Racial & Ethnic Composition

According to U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts:

  • White alone: 69.3%
  • Black or African American alone: 19.5%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native alone: 0.6%
  • Asian alone: 2.7%
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone: 0.1%
  • Two or more races: 7.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 7.0%

Household & Housing Data

According to U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts:

  • Households (2018–2022): 7,324
  • Persons per household (2018–2022): 2.90
  • Owner-occupied housing unit rate (2018–2022): 74.0%
  • Median value of owner-occupied housing units (2018–2022, in current dollars): $177,800
  • Median gross rent (2018–2022, in current dollars): $953

For local government and planning resources, visit the Plaquemines Parish Government official website.

Email Usage

Plaquemines Parish’s long, low-lying geography along the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico creates dispersed settlements and storm exposure that can disrupt wired networks, shaping reliance on resilient digital communication channels.

Direct county-level email usage statistics are generally not published; email access is commonly inferred from household internet and device availability reported in federal surveys. The best available proxies come from the U.S. Census Bureau data portal (American Community Survey), including household broadband subscriptions and computer ownership, which indicate the capacity to use webmail and app-based email.

Age structure influences email adoption because older populations tend to show lower adoption of some online services, while working-age residents often use email for employment and services. Plaquemines’ age distribution and sex composition can be summarized using ACS demographic tables via American Community Survey profiles; gender differences are typically smaller than age and connectivity effects for basic email access.

Connectivity constraints include distance from urban fiber backbones, lower population density outside incorporated areas, and hurricane-related outages. Local planning and service updates are typically documented through the Plaquemines Parish government and broadband availability mapping from the FCC National Broadband Map.

Mobile Phone Usage

Plaquemines County is a long, narrow coastal parish at the southeastern tip of Louisiana, stretching along both banks of the lower Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico. Settlement is concentrated in small communities connected by linear transportation corridors (Louisiana Highways 23 and 39 and the river’s navigation/industrial corridor), with large areas of marsh, wetlands, and open water. This geography, combined with low population density and high exposure to hurricanes and storm surge, is a persistent constraint on mobile network buildout, backhaul resiliency, and rapid restoration after major storms. Baseline population and housing characteristics for the parish are available from the U.S. Census Bureau (data.census.gov) and parish-level context from the Plaquemines Parish Government website.

Key distinction: network availability vs. adoption

Network availability refers to where mobile carriers report service (coverage) and what generations of service (4G LTE, 5G) are deployed. The primary federal source is the FCC National Broadband Map, which provides location-based availability from provider filings.

Adoption refers to whether households and individuals actually subscribe to mobile voice/data plans and use them for internet access. Adoption is typically measured through surveys (for example, the American Community Survey) and does not always match availability, especially in lower-density or higher-cost areas and in places with storm-related disruptions.

Mobile penetration or access indicators (county-level where available)

Household telephone access (ACS concept; not the same as cellular-only subscription rate)

The most consistently available parish-level “access” measure from federal surveys is the Census/ACS household telephone indicator (households with telephone service available and households without). This metric captures overall telephone availability and does not uniquely identify mobile-only households. Parish-level tables can be retrieved via data.census.gov (American Community Survey).

Cellular data-only or “smartphone-only” household measures

Public, consistently comparable county-level measures for “cellphone-only households” or “smartphone-only internet” are limited. Some adoption statistics are available at larger geographies (state, metro, or national), but those cannot be validly treated as Plaquemines-specific without a parish-level source. The most appropriate way to document parish-level adoption for mobile internet is to use ACS internet subscription tables (which separate cellular data plans from other subscription types where sample size permits) via data.census.gov. In sparsely populated areas, some detailed subscription breakouts may be suppressed or have large margins of error.

Mobile internet usage patterns and network generations (4G/5G availability)

4G LTE and 5G network availability (reported coverage)

The authoritative public source for carrier-reported mobile broadband availability is the FCC National Broadband Map. It supports map-based inspection down to the location level and summaries by county/parish. For Plaquemines, the map is used to distinguish:

  • 4G LTE availability (typically widespread along populated corridors and towns, with gaps possible in wetlands and near open water)
  • 5G availability, which may be present in some populated areas but is generally more variable than LTE in rural/coastal parishes

The FCC map documents availability (where providers claim service) rather than measured performance, indoor reliability, or storm-time continuity.

Performance, reliability, and terrain constraints (non-speculative factors)

Plaquemines’ physical layout affects mobile data experience in well-understood ways:

  • Linear settlement patterns can concentrate coverage along a few corridors while leaving large uninhabited marsh areas without need-based coverage.
  • Wetland and open-water expanses complicate site placement and backhaul routing.
  • Hurricanes and flooding can disrupt power, tower access, and fiber/microwave backhaul, affecting continuity even where coverage is normally available.

Documented disaster and hazard context for the parish is available through parish and state emergency management references; statewide context is accessible via Louisiana’s broadband and infrastructure resources such as the Louisiana Office of Broadband Development & Connectivity (ConnectLA).

Common device types (smartphones vs. other devices)

What can be stated with county-level rigor

Public county/parish-level datasets typically do not enumerate device ownership types (smartphones vs. feature phones vs. tablets) in a way that is both recent and statistically reliable for small populations. The most relevant and consistently available proxy at the parish level is ACS household internet subscription type (including cellular data plan subscriptions) and computer ownership indicators (desktop/laptop/tablet), available through data.census.gov. These tables describe:

  • Whether a household has an internet subscription
  • Whether the subscription includes cellular data plans
  • Whether households have computing devices (which can correlate with reliance on smartphones vs. PCs, but does not directly measure smartphone ownership)

General device mix considerations (without asserting parish-specific shares)

In U.S. communities with limited fixed broadband options or higher installation costs, cellular data plans are commonly used for mobile connectivity and, in some households, as a primary internet connection. This is a general pattern and requires parish-specific ACS subscription estimates to quantify for Plaquemines.

Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage and connectivity

Population distribution and density

  • Plaquemines’ low density and dispersed/linear settlements tend to raise per-user infrastructure costs, influencing carrier investment patterns and the pace of 5G densification.
  • Community concentrations along transportation corridors and near industrial river facilities tend to align with the most reliable coverage footprints.

Population density, housing distribution, and commuting patterns are available from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Income, age, and housing characteristics (adoption drivers)

Household income, age structure, and housing stability influence adoption of mobile service and mobile internet plans (affordability and perceived need). These demographics are measurable for Plaquemines using ACS profiles on data.census.gov. The ACS can support:

  • Poverty and income distributions (affordability constraints)
  • Age distribution (differences in device usage and reliance on mobile internet)
  • Housing characteristics and occupancy (important in storm-prone areas with evacuation and displacement episodes)

These factors describe adoption pressure points but do not substitute for direct subscription measures.

Coastal hazard exposure and restoration cycles

The parish’s high hazard exposure (hurricanes, storm surge, and flooding) affects:

  • Network resilience (power backup, site hardening, backhaul redundancy)
  • Service continuity during and after events
  • Household adoption choices where fixed infrastructure may be disrupted or expensive to restore

Event impacts are best documented through official incident reporting and infrastructure status updates; high-level statewide broadband planning context is published by the Louisiana Office of Broadband Development & Connectivity.

Data limitations specific to Plaquemines County (parish scale)

  • Carrier coverage filings in the FCC National Broadband Map describe availability, not consistent real-world speed or indoor reliability, and they can lag network changes.
  • Adoption estimates for detailed categories (cellular data plan subscription, device ownership breakdowns) may be limited by survey sample size at the parish level and may include large margins of error or suppressed fields in ACS releases. The most defensible parish-level adoption figures come from specific ACS tables accessed via data.census.gov.
  • Device-type prevalence (smartphone vs. feature phone) is not typically published at the county/parish level in official U.S. statistical series; proxy indicators (cellular-plan subscriptions, computer/tablet ownership) are available, but they do not directly enumerate smartphone ownership.

Source pathway summary (where each required element is best supported)

Social Media Trends

Plaquemines Parish (often referred to as Plaquemines County) sits at the southeastern edge of Louisiana along the lower Mississippi River, extending to the Gulf of Mexico. Population is concentrated around communities such as Belle Chasse, with smaller river and coastal towns shaped by the region’s port-related activity, commercial fishing, energy infrastructure, and hurricane risk. These regional characteristics tend to support practical, community-focused social media use for local updates (weather, road conditions, school/Parish notices) alongside entertainment and family connections.

User statistics (penetration / active use)

  • Local, parish-specific social media penetration figures are not routinely published in major public datasets; the most defensible approach uses national/state benchmarks and local demographics.
  • U.S. benchmark: Approximately 69% of U.S. adults report using at least one social media site (Pew Research Center). Source: Pew Research Center social media fact sheet.
  • Louisiana context: Louisiana’s connectivity and device access patterns (important determinants of social media participation) are tracked via federal surveys; areas with higher rurality and storm-disruption risk often show greater reliance on mobile access. Reference: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
  • Practical interpretation for Plaquemines: Usage levels typically track U.S. adult adoption but can be moderated by age structure, income, and broadband availability; mobile-first usage is common in coastal/rural parishes.

Age group trends

National patterns (commonly used to approximate local age-skew, absent parish-level platform surveys):

  • Highest overall use: Ages 18–29 and 30–49 show the highest social media adoption across platforms (Pew). Source: Pew Research Center social media fact sheet.
  • Middle: Ages 50–64 remain majority-users but participate less intensively than younger cohorts (Pew).
  • Lowest: 65+ show the lowest adoption, though use has increased over time (Pew).
  • Platform-by-age (U.S. pattern):

Gender breakdown

  • Overall social media use by gender is similar in national survey results, with differences emerging more by platform than by general adoption. Source: Pew Research Center social media fact sheet.
  • Platform tendencies (U.S. pattern):
    • Pinterest usage is substantially higher among women than men.
    • Reddit usage is higher among men than women.
    • Many major platforms (e.g., Facebook, YouTube, Instagram) show smaller gender gaps relative to Pinterest/Reddit. Source: Pew social media fact sheet.

Most-used platforms (percentages where available)

Because parish-level platform shares are not typically published, the most reliable percentages available are national adult benchmarks:

  • YouTube: ~83% of U.S. adults report use.
  • Facebook: ~68%.
  • Instagram: ~47%.
  • Pinterest: ~35%.
  • TikTok: ~33%.
  • LinkedIn: ~30%.
  • X (formerly Twitter): ~22%.
  • Snapchat: ~27%.
  • WhatsApp: ~29%.
  • Reddit: ~22%.
    Source (platform-by-platform): Pew Research Center social media fact sheet.

Local implication for Plaquemines Parish:

  • Facebook and YouTube typically dominate “reach” in smaller U.S. communities due to broad age coverage and strong local group/video ecosystems.
  • Instagram and TikTok are most concentrated in younger cohorts, often used for entertainment and creator-driven content more than official updates.

Behavioral trends (engagement patterns / preferences)

  • Local-information seeking: In coastal and storm-exposed areas, residents commonly use social platforms—especially Facebook Pages/Groups and community forums—for rapid updates (closures, flood impacts, relief resources), reflecting a strong utility-driven engagement pattern.
  • Mobile-first consumption: Rural/coastal parishes frequently show heavier reliance on smartphones versus fixed broadband for day-to-day online activity; this supports short-form video and feed-based browsing. Reference dataset: ACS internet subscription and device tables.
  • Video-forward engagement: With YouTube at the highest national penetration and short-form video growth across platforms, local usage often emphasizes passive viewing, news clips, how-to content, and entertainment. Source: Pew platform usage estimates.
  • Age-driven platform split: Younger adults’ engagement is more concentrated in TikTok/Instagram/Snapchat, while older adults more often use Facebook for community ties and event sharing; this produces parallel “attention zones” by age rather than a single dominant channel. Source: Pew demographic breakouts by platform.
  • Group-centric participation: Smaller communities often show comparatively higher participation in localized groups (buy/sell/trade, school sports, neighborhood updates) than in interest-only communities, reinforcing repeat engagement around known local entities (schools, churches, civic organizations).

Family & Associates Records

Plaquemines County (parish) family and associate-related public records are primarily maintained through Louisiana state agencies, with local offices providing access points. Birth and death records are created and filed with the Louisiana Department of Health, Vital Records Registry; certified copies are requested through state vital records services. Marriage licenses are issued and recorded by the Plaquemines Parish Clerk of Court, and recorded marriage documents may be searchable through the Clerk’s recording system or in-person records room. Divorce and other family court filings are handled through the parish court system and clerk’s office, with case access governed by court record rules and confidentiality provisions.

Adoption records are generally sealed and are not available as public records; access is restricted by state law and court order processes managed through the courts and state vital records.

Public-facing databases are typically available for recorded documents (such as marriage records and related conveyance indexes) via the Clerk of Court online resources, while vital records are accessed through the Louisiana Vital Records Registry. In-person access is commonly available at the Clerk of Court’s office for recorded instruments and court records, subject to identification requirements, fees, and redaction policies. Privacy restrictions commonly limit access to recent vital records, sealed adoption files, and certain juvenile or domestic matters.

Marriage & Divorce Records

Types of records available

  • Marriage license records (and marriage certificates/returns)
    Marriage in Plaquemines Parish is documented through a marriage license issued by the parish Clerk of Court and the marriage return/certificate completed after the ceremony and filed back with the Clerk of Court.

  • Divorce records (decrees/judgments and case files)
    Divorces are recorded as civil court actions in Plaquemines Parish. The official outcome is the final judgment of divorce (divorce decree) entered in the court record, along with the associated case file (petitions, service/notice filings, agreements, custody/support orders, and other pleadings).

  • Annulment records (judgments and case files)
    Annulments are handled as civil court matters. The official outcome is a judgment of annulment (or judgment denying annulment), with an accompanying case file similar in structure to divorce litigation records.

Where records are filed and how they can be accessed

  • Plaquemines Parish Clerk of Court (local record custodian)

    • Marriage licenses and recorded returns are filed and maintained by the Plaquemines Parish Clerk of Court in the parish where the license was issued and returned.
    • Divorce and annulment court records (docket entries, judgments, and filings) are maintained by the Clerk of Court as the custodian of district court records for Plaquemines Parish.
    • Access is commonly provided through in-person request at the Clerk of Court and written/mail requests for certified copies, subject to office procedures and fees. Some parishes also provide limited online indexes or docket access, while certified copies are typically issued by the Clerk.

  • Louisiana Department of Health, Vital Records Registry (state-level copies for certain marriage records)

    • Louisiana maintains statewide vital records. For marriages, the state Vital Records Registry generally holds marriage records and can issue certified copies under state rules.
    • Divorces are generally not issued as “certified divorce decrees” by Louisiana Vital Records in the same manner as births/deaths; divorce information may exist as statistical data, while the official decree/judgment is obtained from the parish court record custodian (Clerk of Court).
    • Reference: Louisiana Department of Health – Vital Records

  • Clerk of Court and Recorder Association directory (for locating local offices)

Typical information included in these records

  • Marriage license / marriage return

    • Full names of parties
    • Date and place of marriage ceremony
    • Date of license issuance and license number
    • Ages or dates of birth (varies by era and form)
    • Residences/addresses (often at time of application)
    • Officiant name and authority; witnesses (commonly listed on returns)
    • Prior marital status information may appear on applications or supporting documents maintained with the license file (availability varies by retention practices)

  • Divorce decrees/judgments and case files

    • Names of parties and case caption
    • Court, docket/case number, filing date, and judgment date
    • Type of action and grounds alleged (may be reflected in petitions and court findings)
    • Orders on property division, spousal support, child custody/visitation, and child support (when applicable)
    • Settlement agreements and ancillary orders may be included in the case file or incorporated by reference into the final judgment

  • Annulment judgments and case files

    • Names of parties and case caption
    • Case number, filing date, and judgment date
    • Legal basis asserted for nullity and the court’s ruling
    • Any related orders (custody/support may arise in limited circumstances), plus supporting filings and evidence records as maintained by the court

Privacy or legal restrictions

  • Public access baseline with court-controlled limits

    • Marriage licenses/returns and court judgments are generally treated as public records, but access is subject to Louisiana public records law and court rules governing inspection and copying. Certified copies are typically issued through the record custodian.

  • Sealed/confidential court filings

    • Portions of divorce or annulment case files may be sealed or have restricted access by court order or by operation of law (common examples include certain materials involving minors, sensitive personal information, or protected victim information).
    • Even when a case docket and final judgment are publicly accessible, specific exhibits or filings can be restricted.

  • Identity and sensitive data redaction

    • Courts and record custodians commonly restrict disclosure of sensitive identifiers and may require redaction of items such as Social Security numbers or certain financial account information when providing copies, consistent with applicable rules and policies.

  • State Vital Records eligibility rules

    • Certified copies issued by the Louisiana Vital Records Registry are subject to state eligibility requirements and identity verification for certain record types and time periods, as governed by state vital records statutes and regulations.

Education, Employment and Housing

Plaquemines County (parish) is a long, narrow Mississippi River delta community immediately south of New Orleans, extending to the Gulf of Mexico. The population is relatively small and dispersed among river‑road towns (including Belle Chasse) and fishing/energy communities, with significant exposure to coastal hazards (hurricanes, storm surge, and land loss) that shape public infrastructure, housing stability, and commuting patterns.

Education Indicators

Public schools (counts and names)

Public K–12 education is provided by Plaquemines Parish School Board (PPSB). A consolidated, current school roster and campuses are maintained by the district on the Plaquemines Parish School Board schools directory Plaquemines Parish School Board (PPSB).
Note: A precise “number of public schools” varies by year due to consolidations, grade reconfigurations, and storm-related facility changes; PPSB is the authoritative source for the current count and official school names.

Student–teacher ratios and graduation

  • Student–teacher ratio (public schools): Commonly reported in the mid‑teens to high‑teens for Plaquemines Parish public schools (proxy range consistent with Louisiana public districts). A definitive, school-by-school ratio is typically published in state/district accountability profiles; PPSB and Louisiana Department of Education are the primary sources.
  • Graduation rate: PPSB graduation outcomes are reported through Louisiana’s accountability system (high school graduation rate and related indicators). The Louisiana Department of Education accountability and data tools provide the most recent official graduation rate for Plaquemines schools/district Louisiana Department of Education data and reporting.
    Proxy note: In absence of a single, current, parishwide number embedded here, Louisiana district graduation rates in recent years have generally clustered around the high‑70s to high‑80s percent range, with variation by cohort and high school.

Adult educational attainment

Adult education levels for Plaquemines Parish are best captured through the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS). The Census Bureau QuickFacts page for Plaquemines Parish reports:

  • High school graduate or higher (age 25+): parish-level share
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher (age 25+): parish-level share
    Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.
    Context: Educational attainment is influenced by the parish’s industrial job base (energy, maritime, construction, and logistics), where many occupations do not require a four-year degree but rely on industry credentials and technical training.

Notable programs (STEM, CTE, AP/dual enrollment)

  • Career and Technical Education (CTE): Louisiana public high schools commonly offer CTE pathways aligned to the state’s Jump Start framework (industry-based credentials in areas such as welding, process technology, maritime, healthcare support, and construction). Program availability is school-specific and published by PPSB and state profiles Louisiana Jump Start (CTE).
  • Advanced coursework: AP and/or dual enrollment offerings are typical for Louisiana comprehensive high schools but vary by campus and staffing; official course catalogs and school profiles provide the definitive list (PPSB and state school report cards).

Safety measures and counseling resources

  • School safety: PPSB schools follow Louisiana school safety requirements (emergency operations planning, drills, visitor procedures, and coordination with local law enforcement). Specific measures (e.g., controlled entry upgrades, cameras) vary by campus and are typically described in district communications and school handbooks.
  • Student supports: Public schools generally provide counseling resources (school counselors and referral pathways for mental/behavioral health supports). Staffing levels and services are documented in district/school profiles and handbooks; Louisiana also maintains statewide supports for student well-being through education and health partnerships.

Employment and Economic Conditions

Unemployment (most recent)

The official unemployment rate for Plaquemines Parish is published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (LAUS series). The BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics program provides the most recent annual average and monthly rates BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics.
Data note: Plaquemines’ unemployment can show volatility tied to energy activity cycles and storm disruptions; the annual average is the standard “most recent year” reference.

Major industries and sectors

Plaquemines Parish’s economy is anchored by:

  • Oil and gas extraction and support activities, including offshore services and processing
  • Petrochemicals, refining, and pipelines
  • Maritime, ports, and river/Gulf logistics (barge traffic, pilots, ship/boat services)
  • Commercial fishing and seafood (shrimp, oysters) and related processing
  • Construction and skilled trades, including industrial and coastal infrastructure
  • Public sector employment, including schools, parish government, and emergency services
    Sector detail and payroll employment context are available through Census and BLS regional series and local economic development reporting.

Common occupations and workforce breakdown

Occupational structure typically reflects the industrial base, with higher shares of:

  • Construction and extraction
  • Transportation and material moving
  • Production and maintenance/repair
  • Protective services and public administration support
  • Office/administrative and education support roles
    The most consistent parish-level breakdowns are derived from ACS “Occupation” tables (via data.census.gov), which provide shares by major occupational group.

Commuting patterns and mean commute time

  • Commuting flows: A large share of residents commute toward the New Orleans metro area (especially to Jefferson and Orleans parishes) for work, while the parish also hosts industrial job sites that draw in nonresident workers for shift-based employment.
  • Mean travel time to work: ACS “Travel time to work” provides an official mean commute time; Plaquemines typically reflects longer commutes than compact urban parishes due to linear settlement patterns along the river and limited roadway options.
    Primary source for commute time and mode share: data.census.gov (ACS commuting tables).

Local employment vs. out-of-county work

LEHD/OnTheMap data provides the clearest measure of “live in Plaquemines, work in Plaquemines” versus out-commuting. The Census LEHD OnTheMap tool reports:

  • Inflow/outflow counts
  • Primary destination counties/parishes for commuters
  • Local job counts by industry
    Source: Census LEHD OnTheMap.
    Context: Out-commuting is structurally common because the parish is part of the New Orleans labor market, while many large industrial facilities employ specialized shift workers who may reside elsewhere.

Housing and Real Estate

Homeownership vs. renting

The tenure split (owner-occupied vs renter-occupied) is published by the ACS and summarized on QuickFacts and data.census.gov. Plaquemines commonly exhibits a majority-homeowner profile consistent with many suburban/rural Gulf Coast parishes, with rental shares concentrated near the more developed communities (notably around Belle Chasse).
Source: QuickFacts: housing tenure and household indicators.

Median property values and trends

  • Median owner-occupied home value: The ACS provides the official median value for owner-occupied units. In Plaquemines, values are generally below core New Orleans neighborhoods but can vary widely by elevation, flood risk, proximity to services, and post-storm rebuilding cycles.
  • Recent trends (proxy): Coastal Louisiana markets have shown periodic disruptions from hurricanes and insurance availability/cost changes, alongside broader statewide price increases since 2020. Parish-specific, current sale-price trends are best measured via MLS/real estate market reports; ACS remains the standard for consistent public median value. Primary public source for median value: ACS housing value tables on data.census.gov.

Typical rent prices

  • Median gross rent: Reported by ACS (median gross rent), capturing contract rent plus estimated utilities. Plaquemines rents are shaped by limited multifamily supply, storm damage/recovery cycles, and commuting access to the metro area.
    Source: ACS median gross rent tables on data.census.gov.

Housing types

Housing stock is dominated by:

  • Single-family detached homes (including elevated homes in lower-lying areas)
  • Manufactured/mobile homes in some outlying communities
  • Small multifamily properties and apartments, more common near the parish’s population centers and along primary corridors
    The ACS “Units in structure” tables provide the official distribution by structure type.

Neighborhood characteristics (schools and amenities)

  • Settlement pattern: Communities align along the Mississippi River corridor and key roadways, with amenities (schools, groceries, clinics, civic facilities) more concentrated in higher-density areas such as Belle Chasse and other established river communities.
  • Access considerations: Distance to schools and services can be substantial for downriver communities; evacuation routes and roadway resiliency are material neighborhood factors due to hurricane risk.

Property taxes (rate and typical cost)

  • Property tax structure: Louisiana property taxes are based on assessed value and millage rates that vary by location and taxing districts (parish, schools, special districts).
  • Typical homeowner cost (public reporting): Aggregate measures of property taxes paid can be approximated using ACS “Median real estate taxes paid” (owner-occupied housing units).
  • Official rate detail: Millage rates and assessments are administered locally through the assessor and tax collector; the most authoritative parish-level rate detail is maintained by Plaquemines Parish assessment/tax offices and Louisiana oversight entities.
    Primary public measure for homeowner tax burden: ACS real estate taxes paid tables on data.census.gov.

Data notes and limitations: For items that require school-by-school rosters (public school names), district graduation rate values, and the latest unemployment rate, the authoritative “most recent” figures are maintained in PPSB, Louisiana Department of Education accountability profiles, and BLS LAUS. The links above point to the standard official repositories used for current-year reference.

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