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Galliano, LA

Census-designated place in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.

Population

5,906

Land area

11.1sq mi

People per sq mi

530

ZIP codes

0

Galliano and its ZIP codes

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Galliano at a glance

  • Galliano is about 5 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
  • It is the 95th most populous of 488 cities and towns in Louisiana.
  • Households here earn a median of $49,918 a year, 18% less than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $134,200 (38% below Louisiana) and median rent is $849 a month.

Local data for Galliano, LA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Galliano, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$49,918

Poverty rate

18.3%

Median home value

$134,200

Median rent

$849/mo

Homeownership

81.4%

Bachelor's or higher

8.4%

Median age

42.9

Average commute

30.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (1,024), Mexican Americans (377), Italian Americans (345).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lafourche Parish. PPP loans are for Galliano.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.6%

Sep 2026, -0.5 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

Lafourche Parish economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Galliano, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone80.4%
  • Carpooled13.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
  • Worked from home2.7%

Average one-way commute: 30.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Galliano, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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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

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Galliano, LA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

48.9%

U.S. 33.3% +15.6 pts

Diabetes

15.8%

U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts

Smoking

23.0%

U.S. 12.8% +10.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.7%

U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts

Cities near Galliano

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Cut OffCensus-designated place4.7 mi14.6
Golden MeadowTown4.7 mi2.4
LaroseCensus-designated place9.1 mi10.9
MontegutCensus-designated place15 mi4.2
ChauvinCensus-designated place17 mi4.8
LockportTown19 mi1.1
BourgCensus-designated place19 mi5.6
Lockport HeightsCensus-designated place20 mi1.3
BaratariaCensus-designated place21 mi4.3
PresquilleCensus-designated place22 mi0.8
LafitteCensus-designated place22 mi4.8
MathewsCensus-designated place22 mi4
Grand IsleTown23 mi6.4
Jean LafitteTown23 mi5.8
DulacCensus-designated place25 mi16
Bayou GaucheCensus-designated place27 mi12.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Galliano, LA in?
Galliano is in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Galliano, LA?
About 5,906 people live in Galliano, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Galliano?
Nearby places include Cut Off (4.7 mi), Golden Meadow (4.7 mi), Larose (9.1 mi), Montegut (15 mi), Chauvin (17 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023