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Destrehan

Louisiana · 11,340 residents · 5.744 sq mi
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Destrehan is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,640. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $261,200. Households here earn about 114% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,340
+1%since 2000
from 11,260 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,974 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,960 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+16%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K11K12K1990201020202024Destrehan
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,640
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,425 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,784
+68%since 2000
from $25,435 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance13.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$261,200
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,076
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $624 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
18.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+10%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(9,196)
Black12.7%(1,433)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(429)
Asian1%(117)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.1%(4,290)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.7%(7,787)
Black16.5%(1,876)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(1,049)
Asian1.4%(161)
Other1%(108)
Diversity Score57.3%(6,499)
Diversity Score
57
+50%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 35.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+33%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 72.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.1%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Destrehan, Louisiana?

Destrehan, Louisiana has about 11,340 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Destrehan, Louisiana?

The typical household in Destrehan, Louisiana earns about $108,640 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Destrehan, Louisiana expensive?

In Destrehan, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $261,200, and the typical rent is about $1,076 a month.

How educated are people in Destrehan, Louisiana?

About 41.2% of adults age 25 and over in Destrehan, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Destrehan, Louisiana?

About 6.5% of people in Destrehan, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Destrehan, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Destrehan, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,309 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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