Opelousas
Population
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Population
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2022 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Landry Parish | 87,700 | 83,384 | 81,928 | 81,226 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16
Population by Age
| Population | 2010 | 2022 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 6,354 | 5,506 | 5,343 |
| 5-9 | 6,265 | 5,693 | 5,469 |
| 10-14 | 6,288 | 5,709 | 5,754 |
| 15-19 | 6,086 | 4,982 | 5,307 |
| 20-24 | 5,114 | 4,457 | 4,201 |
| 25-29 | 5,220 | 5,319 | 4,194 |
| 30-34 | 4,794 | 5,325 | 4,801 |
| 35-39 | 4,526 | 5,207 | 5,236 |
| 40-44 | 5,142 | 4,739 | 5,163 |
| 45-49 | 6,068 | 4,400 | 4,824 |
| 50-54 | 6,091 | 4,887 | 4,346 |
| 55-59 | 5,403 | 5,392 | 4,879 |
| 60-64 | 4,581 | 5,623 | 5,165 |
| 65-69 | 3,513 | 4,850 | 5,259 |
| 70-74 | 2,869 | 3,925 | 4,264 |
| 75-79 | 2,209 | 2,697 | 3,251 |
| 80-84 | 1,619 | 1,679 | 2,088 |
| 85+ | 1,242 | 1,538 | 1,682 |
| 18+ | 60,704 | 61,951 | 61,370 |
| Median Age | 37 | 39 | 40 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16
Population by Race
| St. Landry Parish | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Total | 81,928.00 |
| White Alone | 52.54 |
| Black Alone | 41.74 |
| American Indian Alone | 0.25 |
| Asian Alone | 0.47 |
| Pacific Islander Alone | 0.02 |
| Some Other Race | 1.51 |
| Two or More Races | 3.49 |
| Hispanic Origin | 2.70 |
| Diversity Index | 57.20 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16
Growth Rate
| St. Landry Parish | 2022 - 2027 |
|---|---|
| Population | -0.17% |
| Households | -0.04% |
| Families | -0.17% |
| Median Household Income | 3% |
| Per Capita Income | 3% |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16
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Households
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2022 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 32,328 | 31,857 | 32,393 | 32,326 |
| Housing Units | 36,216 | 35,692 | 36,807 | 36,770 |
| Owner Occupied Units | 22,528 | 22,638 | ||
| Renter Occupied Units | 9,865 | 9,688 | ||
| Vacant Units | 4,414 | 4,444 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16
Home Value
| St. Landry Parish | 2022 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $126,436 | $141,493 |
| Average Home Value | $180,091 | $193,172 |
| <$50,000 | 4,142 | 3,798 |
| $50,000 - $99,999 | 5,309 | 4,887 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 3,429 | 3,174 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 2,375 | 2,539 |
| $200,000 - $249,999 | 2,566 | 2,752 |
| $250,000 - $299,999 | 1,160 | 1,356 |
| $300,000 - $399,999 | 1,608 | 1,892 |
| $400,000 - $499,999 | 803 | 939 |
| $500,000 - $749,999 | 989 | 1,166 |
| $1,000,000 + | 17 | 10 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16
Housing Year Built
| Year Range | Houses Built |
|---|---|
| 2010 or Later | 772 |
| 2000-2009 | 3,524 |
| 1990-1999 | 4,201 |
| 1980-1989 | 4,023 |
| 1970-1979 | 7,704 |
| 1960-1969 | 10,837 |
| 1950-1959 | 3,082 |
| 1940-1949 | 867 |
| 1939 or Before | 1,088 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16
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Income
| St. Landry Parish | 2022 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household | $41,097 | $46,917 |
| Average Household | $59,980 | $68,004 |
| Per Capita | $23,769 | $27,118 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16
Household Income Base
| St. Landry Parish | 2022 |
|---|---|
| <$15,000 | 5,876 |
| $15,000 - $24,999 | 4,662 |
| $25,000 - $34,999 | 2,934 |
| $35,000 - $49,999 | 5,525 |
| $50,000 - $74,999 | 3,980 |
| $75,000 - $99,999 | 4,555 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 3,175 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 1,192 |
| $200,000+ | 494 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16
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Commute
| Category | Commuters |
|---|---|
| Workers 16+ | 30,773 |
| In-County Residents | 18,408 |
| Out-of-County Residents | 11,635 |
| Drive Alone | 26,409 |
| Carpooled | 2,162 |
| Public Transport | 73 |
| Work at Home | 1,126 |
| Less than 5 minutes | 1,431 |
| 5-9 minutes | 4,396 |
| 10-14 minutes | 4,285 |
| 15-19 minutes | 3,375 |
| 20-24 minutes | 3,961 |
| 25-29 minutes | 1,246 |
| 30-34 minutes | 3,840 |
| 35-39 minutes | 1,036 |
| 40-44 minutes | 1,234 |
| 45-59 minutes | 1,797 |
| 60-89 minutes | 1,885 |
| 90+ minutes | 1,161 |
| Average Travel Time | 27 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16
Employees by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Employees | 27,329 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt | 183 |
| Mining | 127 |
| Utilities | 150 |
| Construction | 1,562 |
| Manufacturing | 1,271 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1,974 |
| Retail Trade | 4,401 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers | 665 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str | 125 |
| Electronics & Appl Store | 15 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip | 374 |
| Food & Beverage Stores | 995 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores | 457 |
| Gasoline Stations | 376 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store | 122 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music | 58 |
| General Merchandise Str | 969 |
| Misc Store Retailers | 245 |
| Nonstore Retailers | 0 |
| Transportation/Warehouse | 577 |
| Information | 341 |
| Finance & Insurance | 928 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn | 559 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv | 63 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other | 306 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing | 486 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv | 1,793 |
| Legal Services | 199 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises | 69 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt | 326 |
| Educational Services | 2,728 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist | 4,894 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec | 367 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs | 1,817 |
| Accommodation | 232 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places | 1,585 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin | 1,772 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance | 157 |
| Public Administration Emp | 1,445 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16
Educational Attainment (25+)
| St. Landry Parish | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Some High School | 7,207 |
| Graduated High School | 21,053 |
| Associates Degree | 3,413 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 6,138 |
| Graduate Degree | 3,043 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16
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Businesses by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Businesses | 2,977 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus | 43 |
| Mining Bus | 8 |
| Utilities Bus | 13 |
| Construction Bus | 161 |
| Manufacturing Bus | 64 |
| Wholesale Trade Bus | 91 |
| Retail Trade Bus | 527 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus | 83 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus | 20 |
| Electronics & Appl Store Bus | 3 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus | 37 |
| Food & Beverage Stores Bus | 96 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores Bus | 49 |
| Gasoline Stations Bus | 39 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store Bus | 38 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus | 12 |
| General Merchandise Str Bus | 53 |
| Misc Store Retailers Bus | 51 |
| Nonstore Retailers Bus | 46 |
| Transportation/Warehouse Bus | 93 |
| Information Bus | 42 |
| Finance & Insurance Bus | 183 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus | 107 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus | 25 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus | 51 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus | 144 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus | 191 |
| Legal Services Bus | 57 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus | 8 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus | 63 |
| Educational Services Bus | 78 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist Bus | 294 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus | 46 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus | 162 |
| Accommodation Bus | 28 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus | 134 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus | 422 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus | 63 |
| Public Administration Bus | 146 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16
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