Total Population
16,032
Population
Growth Rate
-0.36%
Median Age
35
Diversity Index
41.000
Opelousas 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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Households
6,193
Total Housing Units
7,213
Owner Occupied
2,751
Renter Occupied
3,442
Vacant
1,020
Median Home Value
$101,010
Average Home Value
$151,881
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
-0.32%
Per Capita Income
1.02%
Median Household
$18,480 $18,525
Average Household
$38,866 $40,802
Per Capita
$15,370 $16,171
Total Businesses
920
Total Employed
10,482
Workers 16+
5,074
2020 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
115
Employed
2,929
2020 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
171
Employed
2,175
2020 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
23
Employed
900
2020 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
60
Employed
785
2020 Public Administration
Businesses
54
Employed
711
2020 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
144
Employed
693
Some
High School
1,421
Graduated
High School
3,572
Associates
Degree
617
Bachelor's
Degree
943
Graduate
Degree
516
Average Commute Time
18 min.
Resident Commuters
3,880
Non-Resident Commuters
1,174
Drive Alone
4,082
Carpooled
598
Public
13
Work At Home
212