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Plaquemine, LA
City in Iberville Parish, Louisiana.
Population
6,075
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,078
ZIP codes
0
Plaquemine and its ZIP codes
Plaquemine at a glance
- Plaquemine is about 19 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 93rd among 488 cities and towns in Louisiana.
- The median household income is $69,366, 14% above the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $176,300 (19% below Louisiana) and median rent is $880 a month.
Local data for Plaquemine, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Plaquemine, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,366
Poverty rate
12.7%
Median home value
$176,300
Median rent
$880/mo
Homeownership
77.4%
Bachelor's or higher
17.2%
Median age
43.4
Average commute
24.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (814), Irish Americans (552), German Americans (473).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Iberville Parish. PPP loans are for Plaquemine.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$89,292
16,383 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,552
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$194M
FY 2026, $6,411 per person
How people get to work
Plaquemine, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.3%
- Carpooled3.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home5.6%
Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Plaquemine, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
197
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,160
10.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 40°F
60.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Plaquemine, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.1%
U.S. 33.3% +8.8 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near Plaquemine
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CrescentCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.7 |
| AddisTown | 5.7 mi | 4.2 |
| Bayou GoulaCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 2.4 |
| BruslyTown | 7.7 mi | 2.2 |
| GardereCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 3.3 |
| DorseyvilleCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.2 |
| White CastleTown | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| St. GabrielCity | 10 mi | 29.7 |
| Oak Hills PlaceCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| Port AllenCity | 11 mi | 2.8 |
| Village St. GeorgeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| WestminsterCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| InniswoldCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| Baton RougeCity | 14 mi | 86.9 |
| Grosse TeteVillage | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| Old JeffersonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Plaquemine, LA in?
- Plaquemine is in Iberville Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Plaquemine, LA?
- About 6,075 people live in Plaquemine, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Plaquemine?
- Nearby places include Crescent (3.8 mi), Addis (5.7 mi), Bayou Goula (6.5 mi), Brusly (7.7 mi), Gardere (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023