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

Total Population

15,624

Population
Growth Rate

-0.36%

Median Age

36

Diversity Index

39.700

Housing & Income

Households

6,141

Total Housing Units

7,349


Owner Occupied

3,122

Renter Occupied

3,019

Vacant

1,208

Median Home Value

$120,323


Average Home Value

$193,538

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.00%

Income Projection

Median Household

$27,503 $29,198


Average Household

$48,239 $52,902


Per Capita

$19,379 $21,393

Workforce

Total Businesses

955

Total Employed

10,844

Workers 16+

5,285

2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

140

Employed

2,739

2023 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

160

Employed

2,075

2023 Prof / Scientific / Tech Service

cp-industries

Businesses

72

Employed

1,186

2023 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

68

Employed

871

2023 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

21

Employed

742

2023 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

56

Employed

701

Some
High School

1,221

Graduated
High School

3,223

Associates
Degree

878

Bachelor's
Degree

983

Graduate
Degree

468

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

3,888

Non-Resident Commuters

1,347

Drive Alone

4,333

Carpooled

574

Public

16

Work At Home

166

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