Lafourche County Public RecordsLouisiana

Lafourche Parish, LA has approximately 64,000 residents, with about 38,000 registered voters. Elections include federal, state, parish, and local levels. In the 2020 presidential election, 74% voted Republican, 25% Democrat. There are 40 polling locations across the parish. Key issues include coastal erosion, hurricane recovery, and economic development. Elections are administered by the Lafourche Parish Registrar of Voters and Clerk of Court. The parish leans heavily Republican, though both Democratic and Republican parties are active. Voter turnout averages 65% in major elections. Recent concerns include poll access and ballot security.

Lafourche Parish, LA, has 32 public schools, including 8 high schools, serving around 13,000 students. Approximately 82% of residents hold a high school diploma, while about 19% have a bachelor’s degree or higher. Average public school ratings fall near 6/10. The district offers adult education programs like GED prep and workforce training. School safety is prioritized, with resource officers and anti-bullying initiatives in place. Special programs include STEM and dual enrollment partnerships with local colleges. Graduation rates are above the state average at approximately 89%.

Lafourche Parish, LA, has an employment rate of approximately 56.4%. Major industries include educational services, health care, and social assistance (21.5%), retail trade (13.1%), and construction (10.2%). The predominant occupation types are management, business, science, and arts (26.4%), followed by sales and office occupations (21.2%). Over 84% of workers commute by car, with an average commute time of 28 minutes. Most employed residents work within Lafourche or neighboring Terrebonne Parish. (Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates.)

Lafourche Parish, LA, boasts a homeownership rate of about 73%, with median home values around $167,000 as of 2023. The rental vacancy rate is roughly 7%, and median monthly rent is about $850. Housing types primarily include single-family homes, with some duplexes and apartments, particularly in Thibodaux and Lockport neighborhoods. Property values have seen moderate growth, rising around 5% annually since 2020. Property taxes are relatively low, averaging 0.34% of assessed home value per year. Popular communities include Thibodaux, Raceland, and Cut Off, offering a mix of suburban and rural lifestyles.

As of 2022, Lafourche Parish, LA has a population of approximately 97,557. The median age is around 39 years. Gender distribution is nearly equal, with about 49.6% male and 50.4% female residents. Racially, the parish is 78.4% White, 13.6% Black or African American, 2.6% Native American, 0.7% Asian, and 4.7% Hispanic or Latino.

Lafourche Parish, LA, typically reports lower crime rates compared to national averages. As of 2022, the violent crime rate stood at approximately 2.4 per 1,000 residents, below the Louisiana average of 6.1. Property crimes were reported at about 13.5 per 1,000 people, also less than the state average. The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office maintains transparency with regular crime reporting, and community policing contributes to enhanced safety. Overall, residents experience a relatively secure environment, with steady improvements noted in recent years.