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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

Population2000201020222027
Opelousas22,74017,15415,52215,194

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

Population by Age

Population201020222027
0-41,4931,2071,182
5-91,3861,2091,119
10-141,3651,1601,124
15-191,3121,0561,023
20-241,1421,000965
25-291,0781,019939
30-34974955930
35-39894913907
40-44979829892
45-491,149802833
50-541,132850775
55-59985891822
60-64843924826
65-69636802828
70-74560675696
75-79481503566
80-84390354387
85+357375383
18+12,09611,30411,146
Median Age343637

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

Population by Race

Opelousas2022
Total15,522.000
White Alone18.600
Black Alone76.750
American Indian Alone0.260
Asian Alone0.620
Pacific Islander Alone0.000
Some Other Race0.980
Two or More Races2.780
Hispanic Origin1.690
Diversity Index39.600

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

Growth Rate

Opelousas2022 - 2027
Population-0.43%
Households-0.29%
Families-0.43%
Median Household Income3%
Per Capita Income2%

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

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Housing
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Households

Population2000201020222027
Households8,6596,6186,1116,022
Housing Units9,7477,3637,2717,242
Owner Occupied Units3,1383,098
Renter Occupied Units2,9732,924
Vacant Units1,1601,220

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

Home Value

Opelousas20222027
Median Home Value$98,607$106,486
Average Home Value$163,763$170,771
<$50,000679634
$50,000 - $99,999915860
$100,000 - $149,999445424
$150,000 - $199,999327351
$200,000 - $249,999253259
$250,000 - $299,999145162
$300,000 - $399,999157177
$400,000 - $499,9998295
$500,000 - $749,99996101
$1,000,000 +10

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later119
2000-2009562
1990-1999536
1980-1989522
1970-19791,252
1960-19693,536
1950-19591,015
1940-1949146
1939 or Before75

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

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Income
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Income

Opelousas20222027
Median Household$26,459$30,762
Average Household$44,614$49,158
Per Capita$17,746$19,656

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

Household Income Base

Opelousas2022
<$15,0001,914
$15,000 - $24,9991,027
$25,000 - $34,999619
$35,000 - $49,999842
$50,000 - $74,999632
$75,000 - $99,999636
$100,000 - $149,999256
$150,000 - $199,999108
$200,000+76

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

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Employees
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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+5,330
In-County Residents3,999
Out-of-County Residents1,211
Drive Alone4,447
Carpooled570
Public Transport16
Work at Home147
Less than 5 minutes196
5-9 minutes1,666
10-14 minutes920
15-19 minutes440
20-24 minutes496
25-29 minutes95
30-34 minutes609
35-39 minutes125
40-44 minutes107
45-59 minutes106
60-89 minutes273
90+ minutes150
Average Travel Time22

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees11,037
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt42
Mining4
Utilities36
Construction125
Manufacturing448
Wholesale Trade151
  
Retail Trade2,132
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers336
Furn & Home Furnish Str85
Electronics & Appl Store6
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip200
Food & Beverage Stores385
Health/Pers Care Stores318
Gasoline Stations38
Clothing/Accessory Store29
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music2
General Merchandise Str602
Misc Store Retailers131
Nonstore Retailers0
  
Transportation/Warehouse132
Information186
  
Finance & Insurance416
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn301
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv34
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other81
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing161
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv1,186
Legal Services117
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises43
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt73
Educational Services773
HealthCare/Social Assist2,764
Arts/Entertainment/Rec105
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs833
Accommodation161
Food Srv/Drinking Places672
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin699
Auto Repair/Maintenance41
Public Administration Emp669

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

Educational Attainment (25+)

Opelousas2022
Some High School1,513
Graduated High School3,479
Associates Degree538
Bachelor's Degree1,024
Graduate Degree511

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

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Businesses
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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses989
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus1
Mining Bus1
Utilities Bus2
Construction Bus27
Manufacturing Bus20
Wholesale Trade Bus18
  
Retail Trade Bus183
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus33
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus9
Electronics & Appl Store Bus1
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus10
Food & Beverage Stores Bus37
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus26
Gasoline Stations Bus8
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus11
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus1
General Merchandise Str Bus16
Misc Store Retailers Bus18
Nonstore Retailers Bus13
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus15
Information Bus16
  
Finance & Insurance Bus76
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus51
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus10
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus15
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus48
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus74
Legal Services Bus33
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus3
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus17
Educational Services Bus21
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus140
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus12
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus64
Accommodation Bus12
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus52
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus148
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus17
Public Administration Bus55

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

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