French Settlement, LA

City

Demographics of French Settlement

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

17.2%

Households with Children

37.7%

School Enrollment K-12

156

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 8.6%
School Age (5-17): 18.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.3%
Working Age (35-54): 22.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 17.2%
Seniors (65+): 12.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 12.4%
High School / GED: 36.4%
Some College or Associate's: 33.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 20.2%
Single Parents: 17.5%
Couples & Adults: 41.8%
Living Alone: 20.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 88.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.7%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 1.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 51.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 49.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 83.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 15.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 98.4%
Spanish: 0.7%
European & Indo-European: 0.9%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.1%
Elementary (1-4): 7.1%
Middle School (5-8): 4.6%
High School (9-12): 7.9%
College / Graduate: 3.3%
Not Enrolled: 75.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in French Settlement

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources