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Poydras, LA
Census-designated place in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana.
Population
2,260
Land area
3.9sq mi
People per sq mi
578
ZIP codes
0
Poydras and its ZIP codes
Poydras at a glance
- Poydras is about 5.4 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $59,105, close to the Louisiana median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $132,800 (39% below Louisiana) and median rent is $1,114 a month.
Local data for Poydras, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Poydras, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,105
Poverty rate
24.3%
Median home value
$132,800
Median rent
$1,114/mo
Homeownership
76.2%
Bachelor's or higher
11.7%
Median age
36.5
Average commute
40.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (362), Italian Americans (259), French Americans (251).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Bernard Parish. PPP loans are for Poydras.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,924
11,268 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,043
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$209M
FY 2026, $4,782 per person
How people get to work
Poydras, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.6%
- Carpooled16.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home6.3%
Average one-way commute: 40.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Poydras, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
259
Countywide, mostly excessive heat
Flood insurance policies
8,351
56.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 44°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Poydras, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
19.5%
U.S. 12.8% +6.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
Cities near Poydras
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VioletCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 3.9 |
| MerauxCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 4.1 |
| Belle ChasseCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 8.2 |
| ChalmetteCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 7.2 |
| New Orleans StationCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 5.2 |
| TimberlaneCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.5 |
| TerrytownCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 3.7 |
| DelacroixCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.2 |
| ArabiCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 1.8 |
| GretnaCity | 10 mi | 4 |
| HarveyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.5 |
| WoodmereCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.7 |
| EstelleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.6 |
| New OrleansCity | 13 mi | 169.5 |
| MarreroCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 7.2 |
| WestwegoCity | 15 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Poydras, LA in?
- Poydras is in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Poydras, LA?
- About 2,260 people live in Poydras, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Poydras?
- Nearby places include Violet (2.5 mi), Meraux (4.7 mi), Belle Chasse (6.1 mi), Chalmette (7.3 mi), New Orleans Station (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023