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Opelousas

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
9.672
State:
Louisiana

Opelousas is a city located in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. Opelousas has a 2025 population of 15,027 . Opelousas is currently declining at a rate of -0.98% annually and its population has decreased by -4.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,771 in 2020.

The average household income in Opelousas is $46,097 with a poverty rate of 33.99%. The median age in Opelousas is 34.3 years: 30.5 years for males, and 38.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 86.4 males.

15K
Total Population
1,554
Density (mi²)
-149 -0.98%
Growth

Opelousas Population

Opelousas Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Opelousas includes 80.18% Black or African American, 16.24% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Black or African American (80.18%)

White (16.24%)

Two or more races (2.46%)

Other race (0.67%)

Native American (0.43%)

Asian (0.01%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American12,55880.18%
White2,54316.24%
Two or more races3862.46%
Other race1050.67%
Native American680.43%
Asian20.01%

Opelousas Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Opelousas' average per capita income is $35,347. Household income levels show a median of $36,260. The poverty rate stands at 33.99%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$62,768-
Families$44,048$53,772
Households$36,260$46,097
Non Families$23,301$32,563

$35,347

Average Income

$36,260

Median Household Income

33.99%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)