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Terrytown

Louisiana · 24,726 residents · 3.664 sq mi
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Terrytown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,718. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $220,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,726
−3%since 2000
from 25,430 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
6,748 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 6,941 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.2
+11%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K23K24K25K26K1990201020202024Terrytown
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,718
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,897 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,502
+46%since 2000
from $16,725 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
−4%since 2010
from 0.439 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$220,300
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,135
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $539 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 52.9% in 2000
50.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+69%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.8%(12,921)
Black34.3%(8,730)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(2,206)
Asian3.5%(880)
Other0%
Diversity Score74.2%(18,863)
2024
White, non-Hispanic22.6%(5,593)
Black35.4%(8,757)
Hispanic / Latino35.7%(8,825)
Asian4.1%(1,006)
Other2.2%(545)
Diversity Score86.7%(21,446)
Diversity Score
87
+17%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+64%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.2%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.0%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
27.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2012
from 12.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.3%
−55.8 ptssince 2013
from 76.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.7%
+19.8 ptssince 2017
from 68.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
60.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2016
from 68.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
30.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2016
from 20.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Terrytown, Louisiana?

Terrytown, Louisiana has about 24,726 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Terrytown, Louisiana?

The typical household in Terrytown, Louisiana earns about $51,718 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Terrytown, Louisiana expensive?

In Terrytown, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $220,300, and the typical rent is about $1,135 a month.

How educated are people in Terrytown, Louisiana?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Terrytown, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Terrytown, Louisiana?

About 19.2% of people in Terrytown, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Terrytown, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Terrytown, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 939 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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