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Metairie

Louisiana · 143,507 residents · 23.159 sq mi
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Metairie has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,355. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $247,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
143,507
−2%since 2000
from 146,136 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
6,197 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 6,310 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+3%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
136K140K143K147K151K1990201020202024Metairie
2024140K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,355
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,265 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,928
+53%since 2000
from $24,771 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$247,300
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$969
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $563 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
40.2% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+23%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(119,535)
Black6.7%(9,860)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(10,595)
Asian2.7%(4,002)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.5%(54,796)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(89,070)
Black11%(15,827)
Hispanic / Latino19.1%(27,444)
Asian3.8%(5,474)
Other1.9%(2,784)
Diversity Score68.2%(97,942)
Diversity Score
68
+82%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 29.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+50%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.3%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
14.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.3%
−70.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Metairie, Louisiana?

Metairie, Louisiana has about 143,507 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Metairie, Louisiana?

The typical household in Metairie, Louisiana earns about $60,355 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Metairie, Louisiana expensive?

In Metairie, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $247,300, and the typical rent is about $969 a month.

How educated are people in Metairie, Louisiana?

About 37.9% of adults age 25 and over in Metairie, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Metairie, Louisiana?

About 11.4% of people in Metairie, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Metairie, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Metairie, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5,921 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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