Total Population
7,403
Population
Growth Rate
-0.38%
Median Age
36
Diversity Index
58.900
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.
Households
2,917
Owner Occupied
2,105
Renter Occupied
812
Vacant
437
Median Household
$44,783 $49,690
Average Household
$67,398 $76,278
Per Capita
$26,582 $30,625
Total Businesses
439
Total Employed
4,414
Workers 16+
2,995
2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
40
Employed
1,227
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
78
Employed
1,062
2023 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
39
Employed
444
2023 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
33
Employed
387
2023 General Merchandise Businesses
Businesses
8
Employed
351
2023 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
9
Employed
318
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
1,281
Non-Resident Commuters
1,693
Drive Alone
2,575
Carpooled
85
Public
0
Work At Home
235