Total Population
15,624
Population
Growth Rate
-0.36%
Median Age
36
Diversity Index
39.700
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
6,141
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%
Median Household
$27,503 $29,198
Average Household
$48,239 $52,902
Per Capita
$19,379 $21,393
Total Businesses
955
Total Employed
10,844
Workers 16+
5,285
2023 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
140
Employed
2,739
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
160
Employed
2,075
2023 Prof/Scientific/Tech Service
Businesses
72
Employed
1,186
2023 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
68
Employed
871
2023 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
21
Employed
742
2023 Food Service/Drinking Estab
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