Plaquemines County GIS Maps
Plaquemines County, Louisiana, has 23,515 residents and covers 780.3 square miles. The population grew 2.1% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Plaquemines County is 22075.
New Orleans is the county's largest population center. Plaquemines County also includes 8 zip codes, 1 public school district and 12 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Plaquemines County Trends
- Population
- 23,515▴
- Median Home Value
- $275,800▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 3,510▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Plaquemines County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Plaquemines County Population
Plaquemines County had 23,515 residents in 2020. That was 2.1% higher than in 2010. Plaquemines County had 3,242 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 30 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Belle Chasse, Buras and Port Sulphur.
Population Trend in Plaquemines County LA
Plaquemines County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Plaquemines County Zip Codes
Plaquemines County has 8 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Belle Chasse (70037), Buras (70041) and Port Sulphur (70083). Belle Chasse is the largest zip by population, with about 16,262 residents or 69% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 90% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Plaquemines County LA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70037 | Belle Chasse | 16,262 | ▴ 4.3% |
| 70041 | Buras | 2,675 | ▴ 12.3% |
| 70083 | Port Sulphur | 2,307 | ▾ -2% |
| 70040 | Braithwaite | 1,200 | ▾ -25.2% |
| 70082 | Pointe A La Hache | 832 | ▴ 147.6% |
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Plaquemines County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Plaquemines County Demographics
Plaquemines County has a median age of 36.8, which makes the county a little younger than Louisiana overall. About 25% of residents are under 18, while 13.9% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 32.6% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 19.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 26.6%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Plaquemines County LA
Median Age
36.8
Under 18
25%
Age 65+
13.9%
Bachelor's+
19.8%
Plaquemines County School Districts
Plaquemines County is served by 1 public school district with 3,510 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Plaquemines County LA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaquemines Parish School District | 3,510 | 100% | ▾ -10.8% |
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Plaquemines County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Plaquemines County Housing & Real Estate
Plaquemines County has a median home value of $275,800 and a median gross rent of $1,611. About 74% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run above the Louisiana median, while rents come in above the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $317,450 and homes spent about 121 days on the market.
Plaquemines County Housing Mix
Plaquemines County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Plaquemines County Housing Trends
Plaquemines County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Plaquemines County, LA
Plaquemines County has 1,090 business listings across 306 categories. The largest categories in Plaquemines County business listings are Fishing Charter (68, 6.2%), Contractors (28, 2.6%), and Churches & Religious Organizations (25, 2.3%). The full Plaquemines County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Plaquemines County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Plaquemines County, LA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fishing Charter | 68 | 6.2% |
| Contractors | 28 | 2.6% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 25 | 2.3% |
| Seafood Restaurants | 20 | 1.8% |
| Business Manufacturing And Supply | 16 | 1.5% |
| Money Transfer Services | 16 | 1.5% |
| Industrial Equipment | 15 | 1.4% |
| Auto Repair | 15 | 1.4% |
| Hotels | 15 | 1.4% |
| Lodge | 14 | 1.3% |
Plaquemines County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Dog Pound on the Bayou | Accommodation | Plaquemines Parish |
| Estess & Associates | Accountant | Belle Chasse |
| Camp Coronaville | Active Life | Port Sulphur |
| Chris Leopold Specialty Company | Advertising Agency | Belle Chasse |
| Tiger Equipment & Supply | Agricultural Service | Belle Chasse |
| Myrtle Grove Grain Elevator | Agriculture | Belle Chasse |
| Rotor Craft Heliport Venice La | Airline | Venice |
| Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans | Airport | Belle Chasse |
| Jesuit Bend Haunted Trail | Amusement Park | Belle Chasse |
| NAS JRB New Orleans NRC | Armed Forces Branch | Belle Chasse |
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Plaquemines County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Plaquemines County Basemaps
Plaquemines County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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