How many renters in Raceland, LA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
58.8% (±21.3 points) of renting households in Raceland, LA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
57.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 50.0% or more of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 58.8% (±21.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 57.8% (±21.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 50.0% or more
Rent as a share of income in Raceland
| Share of income spent on rent | Raceland | Lafourche Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 29.3% (±19.5 points) | 14.7% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.7% (±8.2 points) | 10.4% | 10.8% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 1.5% (±2.4 points) | 10.9% | 11.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 1.6% (±3.4 points) | 8.3% | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 1.0% (±2.0 points) | 5.1% | 8.5% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 57.8% (±21.2 points) | 50.6% | 46.3% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Raceland against Lafourche Parish, its state and the nation
| Raceland | Lafourche Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 58.8% (±21.3 points) | 55.7% (±6.2 points) | 54.8% (±0.9 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 57.8% (±21.2 points) | 50.6% (±5.8 points) | 46.3% (±0.8 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 50.0% or more | 35.4% (±4.4 points) | 32.8% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | — | $30,297 (±$4,329) | $35,607 (±$539) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $629 (±$215) | $928 (±$63) | $1,064 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Raceland, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lafourche Parish (55.7%).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (54.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lafourche Parish, Raceland ranks 8 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 164 of 397.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Raceland
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raceland | — | 58.8% (±21.3 points) | — |
| Mathews | 5.3 mi | 18.6% (±50.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lockport Heights | 6.5 mi | 49.2% (±48.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bayou Blue | 6.7 mi | 60.2% (±31.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lockport | 8.1 mi | 78.8% (±23.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lafourche Crossing | 8.9 mi | 65.8% (±50.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gray | 9.7 mi | 23.8% (±25.7 points) | Lower |
| Bayou Cane | 10.0 mi | 24.3% (±9.6 points) | Lower |
| Bayou Country Club | 10 mi | 100.0% (±84.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Gray, LA (23.8%), Bayou Cane, LA (24.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Lafourche Parish, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Lockport | 78.8% (±23.0 points) |
| 3 | Chackbay | 78.7% (±43.3 points) |
| 4 | Lafourche Crossing | 65.8% (±50.1 points) |
| 5 | Galliano | 63.1% (±28.5 points) |
| 6 | Bayou Blue | 60.2% (±31.6 points) |
| 7 | Thibodaux | 60.1% (±10.7 points) |
| 8 | Raceland | 58.8% (±21.3 points) |
| 9 | Lockport Heights | 49.2% (±48.0 points) |
| 10 | Cut Off | 42.1% (±22.3 points) |
| 11 | Golden Meadow | 41.9% (±35.6 points) |
| 12 | Larose | 23.5% (±34.9 points) |
| 13 | Mathews | 18.6% (±50.6 points) |
Showing 12 of 13 places in Lafourche Parish, ranked from highest to lowest.
Raceland is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Raceland
Are renters in Raceland rent-burdened?
58.8% of renting households in Raceland pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Raceland spend on rent?
The median renting household in Raceland, LA spends 50.0% or more of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Raceland CDP, Louisiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Raceland CDP, Louisiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Raceland CDP, Louisiana
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Raceland CDP, Louisiana (place:63155, in state:22).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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