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Kraemer, LA
Census-designated place in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.
Population
1,065
Land area
5.2sq mi
People per sq mi
203
ZIP codes
0
Kraemer and its ZIP codes
Kraemer at a glance
- Kraemer is 90% denser than Louisiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $51,935 a year, 15% less than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $145,400 (33% below Louisiana).
Local data for Kraemer, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kraemer, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,935
Poverty rate
20.5%
Median home value
$145,400
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
4.8%
Median age
48.1
Average commute
28.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (217), German Americans (161), Polish Americans (8).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lafourche Parish. PPP loans are for Kraemer.
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
How people get to work
Kraemer, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.2%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home24.9%
Average one-way commute: 28.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kraemer, 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
92° / 45°F
71.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kraemer, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.6%
U.S. 33.3% +10.3 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Kraemer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasure BendCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 4.2 |
| ChoctawCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 6.3 |
| South VacherieCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 5.1 |
| RacelandCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 21.6 |
| Des AllemandsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 9.9 |
| ChackbayCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 27.7 |
| Lafourche CrossingCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.2 |
| Bayou Country ClubCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| North VacherieCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.6 |
| WallaceCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.5 |
| ThibodauxCity | 12 mi | 6.8 |
| ParadisCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.4 |
| MoonshineCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Bayou GaucheCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 12.9 |
| KillonaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| PaulinaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kraemer, LA in?
- Kraemer is in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Kraemer, LA?
- About 1,065 people live in Kraemer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kraemer?
- Nearby places include Pleasure Bend (4.1 mi), Choctaw (5.2 mi), South Vacherie (6.1 mi), Raceland (9.6 mi), Des Allemands (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023