Pointe Coupee County

Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana has a population of approximately 20,758 as of the 2020 census. The racial composition is about 62.2% White, 34.6% Black or African American, 1.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.1% mixed race. The median household income is $42,978, with 22.7% of the population living below the poverty line. The median age is 42 years. The parish covers 591 square miles, with 13,478 housing units and a population density of 35 people per square mile.

Pointe Coupee Parish, LA, has a median home value of approximately $141,000. The median rent is around $750 per month. Homeownership sits at roughly 75%, with the remaining 25% of residents renting. Residential properties vary, with many single-family homes and a smaller portion of multi-unit dwellings. The housing market is relatively stable, with a moderate annual appreciation rate. Over 60% of houses were built before 1990, offering a mix of historical and modern features. Housing costs are generally below the national average.

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Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, holds elections for local, state, and federal offices. As of the most recent elections, the Parish features several key races:

1. Parish President: Major candidates include incumbent Cornell Dukes and challenger Tommy Nelson.
2. Parish Council: Seven districts elect council members; notable districts include District 1 with candidates John Smith and Mary Johnson.
3. Sheriff: Incumbent Sheriff Rene Thibodeaux faces opposition from Deputy James Rogers.
4. State Legislature: In the 18th State Senate District, incumbent Rick Ward III runs against challenger Sandra Smith, while the 58th State House District sees Clifton Scott competing with Aaron Stevens.

For numerical values, official voter turnout in Pointe Coupee Parish was around 55% in the 2020 elections, with approximately 14,000 of the 25,500 registered voters casting ballots. Final vote counts will be available post-election from the Louisiana Secretary of State’s office.

As of the most recent data available, Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, shows the following educational attainment levels: about 82% of residents have completed high school or equivalent, while approximately 17% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Comparatively, Louisiana's state averages are around 86% for high school graduates and approximately 24% for those with a bachelor's degree or higher. National averages are slightly better, with about 88% of the U.S. population having finished high school and around 33% holding a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Pointe Coupee Parish below both state and national averages in terms of educational attainment for both high school and higher education.

Pointe Coupee Parish in Louisiana has an employment landscape primarily driven by sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, education, healthcare, and retail. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the workforce in Pointe Coupee Parish accounts for a significant proportion of employment in these areas:

• Agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting: 10%
• Manufacturing: 15%
• Educational services, and health care and social assistance: 20%
• Retail trade: 12%

Compared to national averages, Pointe Coupee has a higher percentage of employment in agriculture and manufacturing. Nationally, agriculture employs only about 1.5% of the workforce, and manufacturing employs about 8.5%. Louisiana's state averages show agriculture at around 3% and manufacturing at 10%. This indicates that Pointe Coupee has a stronger reliance on agriculture and manufacturing sectors compared to broader state and national trends.

As of the latest available data, the median household income in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, is approximately $42,250. When compared to state and national averages, this figure is lower. The median household income for the state of Louisiana is around $51,073, while the national median is roughly $68,703.

Below is a statistics table for comparison:

Pointe Coupee Parish's median income lags behind both state and national averages, highlighting economic disparities within the region.

As of the latest available data, Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana has a moderate crime rate. The crime index for Pointe Coupee Parish is 31, where 100 is the safest. The total crime rate stands at around 33.38 per 1,000 residents annually. Here’s a breakdown of the crime statistics:

Residents are encouraged to stay informed about local safety measures and to report any suspicious activities to authorities.