RANK #783 / 996 · POP 57,674 · LA
PROJECTED GROWTH: -0.4%
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, is known as "America's Rice Capital," with Crowley serving as the parish seat and a hub for rice production and milling. Located in southwest Louisiana, it is situated along Interstate 10, between Lafayette and Lake Charles, making it accessible to larger cities. The community maintains a distinct Cajun culture, influenced by French and German heritage, evident in its food, music, and numerous festivals like the International Rice Festival and the Rayne Frog Festival. Outdoor recreation includes opportunities for camping, fishing, hunting, and boating, with a modified subtropical climate enhancing these activities year-round.
Life in Acadia Parish offers a blend of small-town charm and cultural richness. Many families reside here, with most residents owning their homes. The public school system is considered above average. While personal vehicles are the primary mode of transportation, a regional transit system, Ride Acadiana, connects towns within the parish and to Lafayette, offering options for commuting to work or accessing healthcare and educational opportunities. The economy is largely driven by agriculture, particularly rice and crawfish farming, alongside agribusiness. Recent economic developments include investments in low-carbon and sustainable fuel production, and expanded broadband internet access in communities like Crowley and Church Point, supporting local businesses and families.
Above national median (4.7x)
Below national median
Prices declining
Below-average climate & terrain
Above national median (13x)
Housing is fairly valued at 5.2x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
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| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Clean Refineries Inc. (CRI) Net-Zero Emissions Refinery
Clean Refineries Inc. (CRI)
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$1,000M | Proposed |
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Mowata Solar Farm
Lightsource bp
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$237M | Under Construction |
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Tournesol Solar Project
NextEra Energy Resources
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$159M | Proposed |
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Evangeline Processing Facility Transformation (Net Zero Emissions Technology Refinery)
Green Fuels Operating PC (GFO)
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$110M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
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Acadia Parish has a Boom Town Index score of 21/100, ranking #783 among 996 U.S. counties. With a median household income of $44,977, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Acadia Parish is $145,100 with median rent at $719/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.31, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: -0.9% year-over-year. Job growth: 0.0%. Home values changed -4.3% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 3.99% of Acadia Parish's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.