Breaux Bridge

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Breaux Bridge has been designated the “Crawfish Capital of the World” by the Louisiana legislature. Crawfish production is a multimillion dollar industry proliferated by hundreds of farmers in the area.  With a 2019 U.S. Census estimated population of 8,262, it is the largest city in St. Martin Parish. It is also home to the Breaux Bridge Cajun Creole Cultural District.

Population

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Population

Population2000201020242029
Breaux Bridge7,6138,1397,3107,089

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Population by Age

Population2024
0-4504
5-9538
10-14507
15-19520
20-24448
25-29422
30-34441
35-39449
40-44435
45-49389
50-54396
55-59414
60-64503
65-69449
70-74336
75-79242
80-84171
85+146
18+5,441
Median Age38

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Population by Race

Breaux Bridge2024
Total7,310.00
White Alone50.57%
Black Alone42.35%
American Indian Alone0.38%
Asian Alone0.96%
Pacific Islander Alone0.03%
Some Other Race1.08%
Two or More Races4.62%
Hispanic Origin3.06%
Diversity Index58.80

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Growth Rate

Breaux Bridge2024 - 2029
Population-0.61%
Households0.03%
Families-0.19%
Median Household Income3%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020242029
Households2,6212,9012,9042,908
Housing Units2,8543,1463,3553,375
Owner Occupied Units1,9252,016
Renter Occupied Units979892
Vacant Units451467

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Home Value

Breaux Bridge20242029
Median Home Value$185,406$229,757
Average Home Value$205,468$245,523
<$50,000201161
$50,000 - $99,999265176
$100,000 - $149,999209140
$150,000 - $199,999406384
$200,000 - $249,999211247
$250,000 - $299,999289367
$300,000 - $399,999181280
$400,000 - $499,999122184
$500,000 - $749,9993251
$1,000,000 +13

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later384
2000-2009644
1990-1999285
1980-1989409
1970-1979525
1960-1969154
1950-1959336
1940-1949125
1939 or Before183

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Income

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Income

Breaux Bridge20242029
Median Household$47,985$56,711
Average Household$69,403$79,565
Per Capita$27,596$32,664

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Household Income

Breaux Bridge2024
<$15,000485
$15,000 - $24,999306
$25,000 - $34,999314
$35,000 - $49,999387
$50,000 - $74,999367
$75,000 - $99,999314
$100,000 - $149,999491
$150,000 - $199,999157
$200,000+83

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+2,867
In-County Residents1,473
Out-of-County Residents1,383
Drive Alone2,380
Carpooled193
Public Transport0
Work at Home148
Motorcycle0
Bicycle28
Walked118
Other0
Less than 5 minutes205
5-9 minutes283
10-14 minutes404
15-19 minutes342
20-24 minutes338
25-29 minutes130
30-34 minutes483
35-39 minutes94
40-44 minutes69
45-59 minutes154
60-89 minutes69
90+ minutes148
Average Travel Time27

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees4,756
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt1
Mining20
Utilities25
Construction125
Manufacturing60
Wholesale Trade56
  
Retail Trade1,014
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers259
Furn & Home Furnish Str0
Electronics & Appl Store6
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip52
Food & Beverage Stores188
Health/Pers Care Stores58
Gasoline Stations65
Clothing/Accessory Store14
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music36
General Merchandise Str336
  
Transportation/Warehouse115
Information62
  
Finance & Insurance177
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn114
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv12
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other51
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing47
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv255
Legal Services39
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises7
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt65
Educational Services370
HealthCare/Social Assist1,270
Arts/Entertainment/Rec35
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs474
Accommodation54
Food Srv/Drinking Places420
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin231
Auto Repair/Maintenance23
Public Administration Emp330

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Educational Attainment (25+)

Breaux Bridge2024
<9th Grade233
Some High School675
GED276
Graduated High School1,657
Some College/No Degree519
Associates Degree476
Bachelor's Degree544
Graduate Degree413

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses461
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus1
Mining Bus1
Utilities Bus1
Construction Bus28
Manufacturing Bus9
Wholesale Trade Bus10
  
Retail Trade Bus73
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus13
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus0
Electronics & Appl Store Bus1
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus5
Food & Beverage Stores Bus18
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus10
Gasoline Stations Bus2
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus5
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus12
General Merchandise Str Bus7
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus15
Information Bus9
  
Finance & Insurance Bus34
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus18
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus5
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus11
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus16
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus40
Legal Services Bus8
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus2
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus7
Educational Services Bus11
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus48
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus9
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus43
Accommodation Bus6
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus37
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus49
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus8
Public Administration Bus26

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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