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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Opelousas

Louisiana · 22,860 residents · 9.672 sq mi
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Opelousas has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,717. Population has grown 26% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $50,600. The poverty rate of 43.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 33.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

22,860
+26%since 1990
from 18,151 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,364 / sq mi
+26%since 1990
from 1,877 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.8
+5%since 1990
from 32.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
15K17K19K21K24K1990201020202024Opelousas
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,717
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $11,809 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$9,957
+28%since 1990
from $7,790 in 1990
US average: $21,522
43.1%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 45.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,600
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$292
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $223 in 1990
US average: $602
53.3%
−5.5 ptssince 1990
from 58.9% in 1990
46.7% rent
3.4
+2%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic38.2%(6,933)
Black60.9%(11,053)
Hispanic / Latino1%(178)
Asian0.4%(76)
Diversity Score61.6%(11,189)
2000
White, non-Hispanic29.1%(6,642)
Black68.8%(15,729)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(202)
Asian0.3%(72)
Diversity Score53.9%(12,328)
54
−13%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.8%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
57.2%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 54.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
−19%since 1990
from 18.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Opelousas, Louisiana?

Opelousas, Louisiana has about 22,860 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Opelousas, Louisiana?

The typical household in Opelousas, Louisiana earns about $14,717 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Opelousas, Louisiana expensive?

In Opelousas, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $50,600, and the typical rent is about $292 a month.

How educated are people in Opelousas, Louisiana?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Opelousas, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Opelousas, Louisiana?

About 43.1% of people in Opelousas, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Opelousas, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Opelousas, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,709 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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