City safety & data profile

LaplaceLA

Laplace, LA is a 30K-resident city in St. John the Baptist Parish with a median household income of $69,030.

St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Laplace, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Laplace has a population larger than 63% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $199,900, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

30K
Population
Top 37%
By size
$69,030
Median income
$199,900
Median home
13.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Laplace

Laplace posts a median household income higher than 35% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Laplace area.

Top 65%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Laplace

Where Laplace income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$69,030 Bottom 35% higher than 35% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. LA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Laplace, LA beyond the headline numbers

Laplace sits inside St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, at roughly 30.07°N, -90.48°W. Population 29,872, $69,030 median household income. Median home value $199,900, median rent $1,351. Poverty rate 13.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Laplace's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 45.2%, then short sleep duration at 43.7%. 1 hospital in/around Laplace, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Laplace from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
29,872
Laplace
Median Income
$69,030
Near average
Median Home Value
$199,900
-12% vs avg
Median Age
38.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (St. John the Baptist Parish) - Laplace's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
41K-10%
Median Income
$66,630+32%
Median Home Value
$193,200+29%
Poverty Rate
14.4%-11%
Unemployment
10.8%-1%

Economics

Economics indicators for Laplace, LA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,351/mo
Poverty Rate
13.1% -8% vs avg
Unemployment 10.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 19.6%
Work From Home 7.6%
Public Transit 0.8%

Population

White 32.1%
African American 56.3%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
45.2%
Short Sleep Duration
43.7%
Obesity
41.4%
Physical Inactivity
30.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.2%
Current Smoking
16.8%
Diabetes
16.5%
Binge Drinking
15.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
15%
Current Asthma
10.8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 56.6%
Annual Checkup 83.4%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
9.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.9%
Stroke
4.4%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Laplace, LA? ▼
Laplace, LA has a population of 29,872 people, located in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana.
What is the median household income in Laplace? ▼
The median household income in Laplace, LA is $69,030 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 13.1%.
What is the median home value in Laplace? ▼
The median home value in Laplace, LA is $199,900. Median rent is $1,351/month.
What are the top health concerns in Laplace? ▼
The top health indicators in Laplace include High Blood Pressure (45.2%), Short Sleep Duration (43.7%), Obesity (41.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Laplace? ▼
Laplace has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Laplace? ▼
The median age in Laplace, LA is 38.1 years. 19.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Laplace, LA is located in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana. With a population of 30K and a $69,030 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Laplace area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Laplace's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Laplace area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Laplace against Louisiana peers on any ranking lens. Explore Louisiana

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (St. John the Baptist Parish) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.