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Cost of living in Destrehan summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Destrehan. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Louisiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Destrehan is 105 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Destrehan is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Destrehan is $296,022.
The median income in Destrehan is $90,509.
Destrehan's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Destrehan Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Destrehan | Louisiana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 135 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 94 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Destrehan, LA Weather
The average high in Destrehan is 78.2° and the average low is 60.2°.
There are 80.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 63.5 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Destrehan |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 78.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 60.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 80.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 63.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Destrehan Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Destrehan
The current population in Destrehan is 11,619. The population has increased 1.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,619 | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 11,786 | -2.2% |
| 2022 | 12,057 | 1.9% |
| 2021 | 11,827 | 1.4% |
| 2020 | 11,658 | 2.3% |
| 2019 | 11,398 | 4.3% |
| 2018 | 10,933 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 10,906 | -2.7% |
| 2016 | 11,211 | 2.0% |
| 2015 | 10,994 | -2.3% |
| 2014 | 11,250 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 11,297 | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 11,418 | 4.1% |
| 2011 | 10,969 | -3.9% |
| 2010 | 11,419 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Destrehan
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Destrehan is:
67.6% White with 7,853 White residents.
16.5% African American with 1,918 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 4 American Indian residents.
2.8% Asian with 331 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.1% Other with 132 Other residents.
2.0% Two Or More with 233 Two Or More residents.
9.9% Hispanic with 1,148 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Destrehan | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.6% | 55.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 16.5% | 30.5% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.8% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.0% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 9.9% | 7.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Destrehan
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Destrehan is 51.2% female with 5,954 female residents.
Destrehan is 48.8% male with 5,665 male residents.
| Gender | Destrehan | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Destrehan for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Destrehan completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Destrehan completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Destrehan completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Destrehan completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Destrehan completed associate's degree.
30.0% of adults in Destrehan completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Destrehan completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Destrehan completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Destrehan completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Destrehan | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 32.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Destrehan, Louisiana
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1.6% of households in Destrehan earn Less than $10,000.
5.1% of households in Destrehan earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.4% of households in Destrehan earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.5% of households in Destrehan earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.1% of households in Destrehan earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.5% of households in Destrehan earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.8% of households in Destrehan earn $75,000 to $99,999.
23.4% of households in Destrehan earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.2% of households in Destrehan earn $150,000 to $199,999.
11.3% of households in Destrehan earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Destrehan | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.6% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.1% | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.4% | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.5% | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.1% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.5% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.8% | 11.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.4% | 14.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.2% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 11.3% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
