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Oretta

Louisiana · 733 residents · 2.199 sq mi
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Oretta is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $133,857. Population has grown 30% since 2023. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
92% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

733
+30%since 2023
from 565 in 2023
2010 – 2024
333 / sq mi
+30%since 2023
from 257 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
34.0
−1%since 2023
from 34.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
102294486678870201020202024Oretta
2024733
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$133,857
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$29,240
+18%since 2023
from $24,884 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2023
from 65.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.309
−18%since 2023
from 0.378 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade49.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing21.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade14.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information3.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

91.8%
+26.4 ptssince 2023
from 65.4% in 2023
8.2% rent
28.6%
−13.0 ptssince 2023
from 41.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(565)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(723)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(10)
Diversity Score3.4%(25)
3
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 62.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
3.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

43.5 min
US average: 26.5
79.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2023
from 70.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
20.7%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 29.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

20.7%
+20.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
61.7%
+14.4 ptssince 2023
from 47.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
10.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

55.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 59.6% in 2023
44.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 40.4% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
27.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 34.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
7.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
91.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oretta, Louisiana?

Oretta, Louisiana has about 733 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oretta, Louisiana?

The typical household in Oretta, Louisiana earns about $133,857 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Oretta, Louisiana?

About 3.0% of adults age 25 and over in Oretta, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oretta, Louisiana?

About 0.0% of people in Oretta, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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