Opelousas

opelousas prospectusOpelousas is a popular destination spot. This charming Southern town has 19th-century brick sidewalks lining its historic district and is Louisiana's third-oldest city. Opelousas is part of the state's Main Street Program with its downtown cluster of antique shops, boutiques and restaurants serving Cajun cuisine. Visitors can see antebellum, Victorian and early 20th-century buildings on a walk through town, including the "Hidden Capital of Louisiana," which served as the governor's mansion during the Civil War. A trip to the historic Le Vieux Village, with its 19th-century cottages, Orphan Train exhibit and Jim Bowie display about the famous one-time Opelousas resident, adds historical context to the Cajun and Creole folkways still in such vibrant evidence around the city today, while the Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino is among the city's newest attractions. With a deep Zydeco music tradition, this is also an excellent place to go dancing at a local club or festival. In fact, Opelousas is known as the “Zydeco Music Capital of the World” and home to the Zydeco Music Exhibit. An excellent time to visit is the Saturday before Labor Day when the town hosts the Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival.

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Population

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Population

Population2000201020232028
Opelousas22,74017,15415,62415,343

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Age

Population201020232028
0-41,4931,1961,186
5-91,3861,2261,148
10-141,3651,1921,125
15-191,3121,0581,048
20-241,142982956
25-291,078993943
30-34974980933
35-39894912912
40-44979853896
45-491,149773859
50-541,132875774
55-59985879818
60-64843974830
65-69636850836
70-74560693726
75-79481493578
80-84390354394
85+357341381
18+12,09711,35911,249
Median Age343637

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Race

Opelousas2023
Total15,624.00
White Alone18.56
Black Alone76.73
American Indian Alone0.26
Asian Alone0.66
Pacific Islander Alone0.00
Some Other Race1.01
Two or More Races2.77
Hispanic Origin1.75
Diversity Index39.70

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Growth Rate

Opelousas2023 - 2028
Population-0.36%
Households-0.20%
Families-0.36%
Median Household Income1%
Per Capita Income2%

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020232028
Households8,6596,6186,1416,081
Housing Units9,7477,3637,3497,373
Owner Occupied Units3,1223,082
Renter Occupied Units3,0192,999
Vacant Units1,2081,292

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Home Value

Opelousas20232028
Median Home Value$120,323$132,143
Average Home Value$193,538$212,427
<$50,000664604
$50,000 - $99,999708658
$100,000 - $149,999465434
$150,000 - $199,999335329
$200,000 - $249,999278277
$250,000 - $299,999219254
$300,000 - $399,999271317
$400,000 - $499,9994754
$500,000 - $749,9993129
$1,000,000 +74

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later149
2000-2009243
1990-1999597
1980-1989598
1970-19791,537
1960-19692,596
1950-1959876
1940-1949222
1939 or Before148

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Income

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Income

Opelousas20232028
Median Household$27,503$29,198
Average Household$48,239$52,902
Per Capita$19,379$21,393

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Household Income Base

Opelousas2023
<$15,0001,984
$15,000 - $24,999868
$25,000 - $34,999708
$35,000 - $49,999752
$50,000 - $74,999820
$75,000 - $99,999473
$100,000 - $149,999305
$150,000 - $199,99974
$200,000+157

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+5,285
In-County Residents3,888
Out-of-County Residents1,347
Drive Alone4,333
Carpooled574
Public Transport16
Work at Home166
Less than 5 minutes164
5-9 minutes1,320
10-14 minutes816
15-19 minutes518
20-24 minutes619
25-29 minutes56
30-34 minutes827
35-39 minutes164
40-44 minutes136
45-59 minutes114
60-89 minutes248
90+ minutes138
Average Travel Time0

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees10,844
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt42
Mining4
Utilities18
Construction131
Manufacturing445
Wholesale Trade176
  
Retail Trade2,075
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers332
Furn & Home Furnish Str38
Electronics & Appl Store6
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip195
Food & Beverage Stores399
Health/Pers Care Stores313
Gasoline Stations40
Clothing/Accessory Store34
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music65
General Merchandise Str653
Misc Store Retailers0
Nonstore Retailers0
  
Transportation/Warehouse120
Information217
  
Finance & Insurance398
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn273
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv35
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other90
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing162
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv1,186
Legal Services118
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises43
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt75
Educational Services742
HealthCare/Social Assist2,739
Arts/Entertainment/Rec113
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs871
Accommodation170
Food Srv/Drinking Places701
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin584
Auto Repair/Maintenance40
Public Administration Emp498

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Educational Attainment (25+)

Opelousas2023
Some High School1,221
Graduated High School3,223
Associates Degree878
Bachelor's Degree983
Graduate Degree468

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses955
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus1
Mining Bus1
Utilities Bus2
Construction Bus28
Manufacturing Bus20
Wholesale Trade Bus21
  
Retail Trade Bus160
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus30
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus6
Electronics & Appl Store Bus1
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus9
Food & Beverage Stores Bus35
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus24
Gasoline Stations Bus8
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus13
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus16
General Merchandise Str Bus18
Misc Store Retailers Bus0
Nonstore Retailers Bus0
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus14
Information Bus17
  
Finance & Insurance Bus70
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus44
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus10
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus16
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus44
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus72
Legal Services Bus32
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus3
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus16
Educational Services Bus21
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus140
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus12
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus68
Accommodation Bus12
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus56
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus147
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus16
Public Administration Bus50

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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