Lafourche Parish, LA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Lafourche Parish was 95,870, a 1.71% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Lafourche Parish's population was 97,537, an increase of 0.11% compared to a population of 97,434 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Lafourche Parish, LA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Lafourche Parish increased by 6,130. In this period, the peak population was 98,493 in the year 2016. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 89,740 - -
2001 89,899 159 0.18%
2002 90,602 703 0.78%
2003 91,308 706 0.78%
2004 91,774 466 0.51%
2005 91,608 -166 -0.18%
2006 93,071 1,463 1.6%
2007 93,185 114 0.12%
2008 93,907 722 0.77%
2009 94,143 236 0.25%
2010 96,693 2,550 2.71%
2011 97,031 338 0.35%
2012 97,131 100 0.1%
2013 97,235 104 0.11%
2014 97,849 614 0.63%
2015 98,279 430 0.44%
2016 98,493 214 0.22%
2017 98,078 -415 -0.42%
2018 97,910 -168 -0.17%
2019 97,618 -292 -0.3%
2020 97,434 -184 -0.19%
2021 97,537 103 0.11%
2022 95,870 -1,667 -1.71%
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Lafourche Parish, LA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Lafourche Parish's population increased by 6,953 (7.75%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Lafourche Parish's population increased by 741 (0.77%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Lafourche Parish's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Lafourche Parish's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 95,870. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Lafourche Parish's population peaked in year 2016 at 98,493.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Lafourche Parish's population was lowest in year 2000 at 89,740.

Lafourche Parish, LA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Lafourche Parish grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 6 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Lafourche Parish had an average annual population growth rate of 0.31% per year. Overall the population grew 6.83% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Lafourche Parish's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Lafourche Parish's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.31% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 1,564. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Lafourche Parish's population grew the most with an increase of 2,550 (2.71%).

While from 2021 and 2022, Lafourche Parish's population declined the most with a negative growth of 1,667 (-1.71%).

Things to know

Is Lafourche Parish, LA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Lafourche Parish's population decreased by 1,564 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 103 (0.11%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 1,667 (1.71%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Lafourche Parish, LA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Lafourche Parish decreased by 1,365 (1.40%). The population was highest at 98,493 in the year 2016 and lowest at 95,870 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.13%.

References

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Lafourche Parish, LA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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Context

The dataset tabulates the Lafourche Parish population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Lafourche Parish across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Lafourche Parish was 95,870, a 1.71% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Lafourche Parish population was 97,537, an increase of 0.11% compared to a population of 97,434 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Lafourche Parish increased by 6,130. In this period, the peak population was 98,493 in the year 2016. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Lafourche Parish population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Lafourche Parish is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Lafourche Parish population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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