Laplace is a medium-sized coastal town (ie. on the ocean or tidally-influenced rivers) located in the state of Louisiana. With a population of 27,519 people and five constituent neighborhoods, Laplace is the 16th largest community in Louisiana.

Unlike some towns, Laplace isn't mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Laplace are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Laplace is a town of sales and office workers, professionals, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Laplace who work in office and administrative support jobs (17.14%), sales jobs (12.45%), and management occupations (7.67%).

One of the nice things about Laplace is that is it nautical, meaning that parts of the town are somewhat historic and on the ocean, or touch tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and tidal rivers. Because of this, visitors and locals will often go to these areas to take in the scenery or to enjoy waterfront activities.

For most residents of Laplace, getting to work requires a car. In fact, 97.1% of people in Laplace drive alone to work on most days, making Laplace a very car-oriented town. In general, car-oriented communities tend to emphasize streets, highways, and ease of parking, often to the detriment of walkability. Strip centers are a feature of Laplace's landscape.

Laplace Information and Demographics

The education level of Laplace citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 15.81% of adults 25 and older in Laplace have a college degree.

The per capita income in Laplace in 2000 was $17,090, which is upper middle income relative to Louisiana, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $68,360 for a family of four.

Laplace is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Laplace home come from a variety of different races and ancestries. The most prevalent race in Laplace is White, followed by African-American. Important ancestries of people in Laplace include French, German, Italian, Irish, English, and French Canadian.

The most common language spoken in Laplace is English. Some people also speak Spanish.