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

Population2000201020232028
Breaux Bridge7,3938,0657,4037,264

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Age

Population201020232028
0-4661548501
5-9630574536
10-14603558547
15-19581467496
20-24550406399
25-29559485386
30-34554542452
35-39514482526
40-44500480460
45-49548407470
50-54558402404
55-59485417393
60-64366464399
65-69304416415
70-74203291346
75-79192218229
80-84138112168
85+116134137
18+5,7915,4275,372
Median Age343638

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Race

Breaux Bridge2023
Total7,403.00
White Alone50.55
Black Alone42.33
American Indian Alone0.35
Asian Alone0.92
Pacific Islander Alone0.01
Some Other Race1.11
Two or More Races4.73
Hispanic Origin3.04
Diversity Index58.90

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Growth Rate

Breaux Bridge2023 - 2028
Population-0.38%
Households-0.02%
Families-0.24%
Median Household Income2%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020232028
Households2,5512,8742,9172,914
Housing Units2,7803,1183,3543,379
Owner Occupied Units2,1052,113
Renter Occupied Units812801
Vacant Units437465

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Home Value

Breaux Bridge20232028
Median Home Value$166,932$195,526
Average Home Value$177,542$216,789
<$50,000308196
$50,000 - $99,999335199
$100,000 - $149,999229168
$150,000 - $199,999533542
$200,000 - $249,999164188
$250,000 - $299,999267399
$300,000 - $399,999171252
$400,000 - $499,99976134
$500,000 - $749,9992035
$1,000,000 +10

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later281
2000-2009614
1990-1999307
1980-1989455
1970-1979475
1960-1969268
1950-1959396
1940-1949134
1939 or Before212

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Income

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Income

Breaux Bridge20232028
Median Household$44,783$49,690
Average Household$67,398$76,278
Per Capita$26,582$30,625

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Household Income Base

Breaux Bridge2023
<$15,000523
$15,000 - $24,999327
$25,000 - $34,999253
$35,000 - $49,999491
$50,000 - $74,999371
$75,000 - $99,999314
$100,000 - $149,999405
$150,000 - $199,999168
$200,000+65

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+2,995
In-County Residents1,281
Out-of-County Residents1,693
Drive Alone2,575
Carpooled85
Public Transport0
Work at Home235
Less than 5 minutes24
5-9 minutes225
10-14 minutes538
15-19 minutes373
20-24 minutes401
25-29 minutes145
30-34 minutes412
35-39 minutes114
40-44 minutes72
45-59 minutes180
60-89 minutes81
90+ minutes196
Average Travel Time0

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees4,414
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt1
Mining20
Utilities0
Construction112
Manufacturing59
Wholesale Trade54
  
Retail Trade1,062
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers258
Furn & Home Furnish Str0
Electronics & Appl Store6
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip54
Food & Beverage Stores204
Health/Pers Care Stores60
Gasoline Stations68
Clothing/Accessory Store14
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music47
General Merchandise Str351
Misc Store Retailers0
Nonstore Retailers0
  
Transportation/Warehouse60
Information52
  
Finance & Insurance171
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn116
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv7
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other48
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing47
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv228
Legal Services43
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises7
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt68
Educational Services318
HealthCare/Social Assist1,227
Arts/Entertainment/Rec26
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs444
Accommodation57
Food Srv/Drinking Places387
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin228
Auto Repair/Maintenance26
Public Administration Emp183

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Educational Attainment (25+)

Breaux Bridge2023
Some High School438
Graduated High School1,692
Associates Degree425
Bachelor's Degree646
Graduate Degree399

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses439
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus1
Mining Bus1
Utilities Bus0
Construction Bus24
Manufacturing Bus11
Wholesale Trade Bus9
  
Retail Trade Bus78
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus13
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus0
Electronics & Appl Store Bus1
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus6
Food & Beverage Stores Bus19
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus10
Gasoline Stations Bus3
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus4
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus14
General Merchandise Str Bus8
Misc Store Retailers Bus0
Nonstore Retailers Bus0
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus11
Information Bus8
  
Finance & Insurance Bus33
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus18
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus3
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus12
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus17
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus38
Legal Services Bus9
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus2
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus7
Educational Services Bus9
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus40
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus8
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus39
Accommodation Bus6
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus33
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus46
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus8
Public Administration Bus26

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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