The Town FilesAcadia Parish, Louisiana
56,955 people. The median home is worth $155,500 (typical Louisiana town: $166,450) and the median household earns $45,562.
Towns in Acadia Parish
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowley | 11,710 | $144,900 | $28,642 | 40.6 |
| Rayne | 7,236 | $156,500 | $42,151 | 30.1 |
| Church Point | 4,179 | $96,700 | $46,087 | 41.4 |
| Iota | 1,304 | $157,500 | $40,833 | 30.3 |
| Estherwood | 694 | $88,900 | $45,833 | 46.8 |
| Egan | 618 | $220,000 | $93,196 | 36.3 |
| Morse | 599 | $82,600 | — | 28.2 |
| Mermentau | 516 | $55,300 | $117,764 | 64.0 |
People and housing
| Acadia Parish | Typical Louisiana town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $155,500 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $681 | $887 |
| Median household income | $45,562 | $52,134 |
| Median age | 37.1 | 38.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.9% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.0% | 20.4% |
Jobs and pay
14,380 jobs in 2024, average pay $45,093 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 274 storm events in Acadia Parish from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Acadia Parish has been included in 42 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
| August 27, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3568: Tropical Storm Ida |
| March 9, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4590: Severe Winter Storms |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).