Total Population
7,332
Population
Growth Rate
-0.42%
Median Age
38
Diversity Index
58.800
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30
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
2,973
Total Housing Units
3,443
Owner Occupied
1,993
Renter Occupied
980
Vacant
470
Median Home Value
$197,614
Average Home Value
$225,183
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
1.71%
Income Projection
Median Household
$50,145 $54,549
Average Household
$70,255 $74,546
Per Capita
$28,574 $31,101
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30
Workforce
Total Businesses
457
Total Employed
4,968
Workers 16+
2,995
2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
50
Employed
1,277
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
78
Employed
1,175
2025 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
46
Employed
472
2025 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
12
Employed
447
2025 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
41
Employed
404
2025 General Merchandise Businesses
Businesses
11
Employed
360
Some
High School
808
Graduated
High School
1,698
Associates
Degree
378
Bachelor's
Degree
517
Graduate
Degree
466
Average Commute Time
25 min.
Resident Commuters
1,644
Non-Resident Commuters
1,292
Drive Alone
2,528
Carpooled
190
Public
0
Work At Home
164
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30