Lafourche Parish, Louisiana Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

83.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

21.1%

Graduate Degree

6.9%

Population 25+

65,877

Lafourche Parish, Louisiana Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

Lafourche Parish, Louisiana Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
16.5%10,838
High School Graduate
38.2%25,136
Some College / Associate's
24.3%15,989
Bachelor's Degree
14.2%9,369
Graduate Degree
6.9%4,545

Lafourche Parish, Louisiana Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)

Trend chart showing bachelor degree growth in
Figure 2: Historical percentage of residents with a Bachelor's degree or higher in .


Education Statistics FAQs for Lafourche Parish, Louisiana

Approximately 21.1% of adults in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana has increased by 6.8 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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