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Cut Off, LA
Census-designated place in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.
Population
5,398
Land area
14.6sq mi
People per sq mi
369
ZIP codes
0
Cut Off and its ZIP codes
Cut Off at a glance
- Cut Off is about 3.5 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $67,941 a year, 12% more than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,300 (27% below Louisiana) and median rent is $828 a month.
Local data for Cut Off, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cut Off, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,941
Poverty rate
19.2%
Median home value
$158,300
Median rent
$828/mo
Homeownership
77.6%
Bachelor's or higher
15.8%
Median age
41.2
Average commute
29.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (930), French Americans (771), German Americans (187).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lafourche Parish. PPP loans are for Cut Off.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,017
35,052 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,579
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.9B
FY 2026, $29,988 per person
How people get to work
Cut Off, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.4%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home2.3%
Average one-way commute: 29.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cut Off, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
172
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
7,963
23.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 45°F
66.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cut Off, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.8%
U.S. 33.3% +12.5 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
19.2%
U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities near Cut Off
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GallianoCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 11.1 |
| LaroseCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 10.9 |
| Golden MeadowTown | 9.3 mi | 2.4 |
| MontegutCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.2 |
| LockportTown | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| Lockport HeightsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| BourgCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.6 |
| ChauvinCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.8 |
| MathewsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4 |
| BaratariaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.3 |
| LafitteCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4.8 |
| PresquilleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| Jean LafitteTown | 20 mi | 5.8 |
| Bayou GaucheCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 12.9 |
| Des AllemandsCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 9.9 |
| RacelandCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 21.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cut Off, LA in?
- Cut Off is in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Cut Off, LA?
- About 5,398 people live in Cut Off, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cut Off?
- Nearby places include Galliano (4.7 mi), Larose (4.8 mi), Golden Meadow (9.3 mi), Montegut (15 mi), Lockport (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023