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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Terrytown

Louisiana · 25,430 residents · 3.664 sq mi
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Terrytown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,897. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $93,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% 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

25,430
+7%since 1990
from 23,787 in 1990
1990 – 2024
6,941 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 6,492 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.7
+6%since 1990
from 29.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
22K23K24K25K26K1990201020202024Terrytown
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,897
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,818 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,725
+37%since 1990
from $12,207 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.5%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$93,200
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $68,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$539
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $429 in 1990
US average: $602
52.9%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 52.4% in 1990
47.1% rent
2.5
+10%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(17,948)
Black19.6%(4,670)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(1,987)
Asian2.5%(592)
Diversity Score59.4%(14,132)
2000
White, non-Hispanic50.8%(12,921)
Black34.3%(8,730)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(2,206)
Asian3.5%(880)
Diversity Score74.2%(18,863)
74
+25%since 1990
from 59 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.4%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 16.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.9%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 82.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.5 min
−10%since 1990
from 18.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Terrytown, Louisiana?

Terrytown, Louisiana has about 25,430 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Terrytown, Louisiana?

The typical household in Terrytown, Louisiana earns about $36,897 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 $93,200, and the typical rent is about $539 a month.

How educated are people in Terrytown, Louisiana?

About 17.4% 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 15.5% 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 1,643 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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