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Raceland, LA
Census-designated place in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 70394.
Population
9,585
Land area
21.6sq mi
People per sq mi
444
ZIP codes
1
Raceland and its ZIP codes
Raceland at a glance
- Raceland is about 4.2 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 59th among 488 cities and towns in Louisiana.
- The median household income is $60,286, close to the Louisiana median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $187,800 (13% below Louisiana) and median rent is $629 a month.
Local data for Raceland, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Raceland, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,286
Poverty rate
13.8%
Median home value
$187,800
Median rent
$629/mo
Homeownership
80.1%
Bachelor's or higher
17.5%
Median age
43.4
Average commute
28.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (1,781), Italian Americans (425), German Americans (369).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lafourche Parish. PPP loans are for Raceland.
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
$2.93B
FY 2026, $29,988 per person
How people get to work
Raceland, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.2%
- Carpooled2.5%
- Public transit2.1%
- Walked0.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home2.2%
Average one-way commute: 28.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Raceland, 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 Raceland, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
49.3%
U.S. 33.3% +16.0 pts
Diabetes
16.7%
U.S. 12.1% +4.6 pts
Smoking
20.8%
U.S. 12.8% +8.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
ZIP codes in Raceland
1 in or overlapping Raceland. Population shown
Cities near Raceland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bayou BlueCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 23.3 |
| MathewsCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 4 |
| Lockport HeightsCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1.3 |
| Lafourche CrossingCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 4.2 |
| GrayCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 11.5 |
| LockportTown | 8.6 mi | 1.1 |
| Bayou CaneCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 7.6 |
| Bayou Country ClubCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 0.8 |
| ChoctawCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 6.3 |
| KraemerCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 5.2 |
| SchrieverCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 14.3 |
| PresquilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| ThibodauxCity | 11 mi | 6.8 |
| HoumaCity | 11 mi | 14.5 |
| BourgCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.6 |
| Des AllemandsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 9.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Raceland, LA in?
- Raceland is in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Raceland, LA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Raceland include 70394.
- What is the population of Raceland, LA?
- About 9,585 people live in Raceland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Raceland?
- Nearby places include Bayou Blue (5.4 mi), Mathews (6.1 mi), Lockport Heights (7.5 mi), Lafourche Crossing (8.3 mi), Gray (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023