Total Population
7,269
Population
Growth Rate
-0.35%
Median Age
38
Diversity Index
59.300
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Breaux Bridge
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
Housing & Income
Households
2,963
Total Housing Units
3,468
Owner Occupied
1,933
Renter Occupied
1,030
Vacant
505
Median Home Value
$209,623
Average Home Value
$234,479
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.19%
Income Projection
Median Household
$52,432 $58,790
Average Household
$71,744 $78,085
Per Capita
$29,374 $32,733
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Workforce
Total Businesses
461
Total Employed
4,814
Workers 16+
3,011
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
53
Employed
1,234
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
80
Employed
1,078
2026 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
46
Employed
499
2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
41
Employed
465
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
13
Employed
450
2026 General Merchandise Businesses
Businesses
11
Employed
360
Some
High School
574
Graduated
High School
1,706
Associates
Degree
458
Bachelor's
Degree
652
Graduate
Degree
452
Average Commute Time
24 min.
Resident Commuters
1,647
Non-Resident Commuters
1,280
Drive Alone
2,338
Carpooled
256
Public
0
Work At Home
294
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09