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Opelousas Micro

Opelousas, LA · 1 counties · 83,384 residents · 924.029 sq mi
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Opelousas has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,813. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $82,100. The poverty rate of 28.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

83,384
−5%since 2000
from 87,700 in 2000
1990 – 2025
90 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 95 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
36.8
+6%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
79K82K86K89K92K1990201020202024Opelousas
202482K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,813
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,855 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$17,839
+48%since 2000
from $12,042 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
28.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 29.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.498
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing5.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$82,100
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$504
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $853
34.5%
−36.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
29.4% rent
16.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
21.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
42.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.6
+10%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.1%(49,160)
Black41.9%(36,762)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(794)
Asian0.2%(177)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.6%(54,905)
2010
White, non-Hispanic55.2%(46,025)
Black41.1%(34,295)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(1,321)
Asian0.4%(314)
Other1%(822)
Diversity Score64.9%(54,078)
65
+4%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
3.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.2 min
+38%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
84.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
9.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
2.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
12.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
25.9%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

47.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
52.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
7.3%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Opelousas, LA?

Opelousas, LA has about 83,384 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Opelousas, LA?

The typical household in Opelousas, LA earns about $31,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Opelousas, LA expensive?

In Opelousas, LA, the median home is worth about $82,100, and the typical rent is about $504 a month.

How educated are people in Opelousas, LA?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Opelousas, LA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Opelousas, LA?

About 28.3% of people in Opelousas, LA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Opelousas, LA grown since 1990?

Yes, Opelousas, LA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,053 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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