Living in Opelousas, LA
Opelousas, Louisiana Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
16,234
Unemployment
8.8%
Poverty
43.3%
Median Home
$98,100
Median Income
$22,646
Median Rent
$633
Opelousas SnackAbility
2
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
3/10
Housing
4
Affordability
3
Diversity
8
Safety
1
Amenities
8.5
Education
4
Commute
8.5
Opelousas, LA Crime Report
1,681
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
10,474.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
322.91%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Opelousas / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,681 | 10,474.2 | 3,711.3 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 394 | 2,455.0 | 549.3 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 6 | 37.4 | 11.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 48 | 299.1 | 86.6 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 315 | 1,962.7 | 402.1 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 1,287 | 8,019.2 | 3,162.0 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 405 | 2,523.5 | 579.0 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 831 | 5,177.9 | 2,352.4 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 51 | 317.8 | 230.5 | 219.9 |
Opelousas, LA Cost Of Living
83
Opelousas's Overall Cost Of Living
Opelousas's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Opelousas | Louisiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 94 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 102 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 90 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 53 | 81 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 105 | 99 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 88 | 88 | 100 | |
Opelousas, LA Photos
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Rankings for Opelousas in Louisiana
Map Of Opelousas, LA
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Population over time in Opelousas
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 16,234 | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 16,399 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 16,480 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 16,605 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 16,638 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 16,668 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 16,679 | -1.5% |
| 2012 | 16,941 | -2.2% |
| 2011 | 17,314 | -2.6% |
| 2010 | 17,778 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Opelousas
| Race | Opelousas | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 22.6% | 58.7% | 60.7% |
| African American | 74.7% | 32.0% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 1.7% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 0.8% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 5.1% | 18.0% |
Gender in Opelousas
| Gender | Opelousas | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 51.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.4% | 48.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Opelousas for adults over 25
| Education | Opelousas | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 13.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 16.0% | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 34.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 6.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Opelousas, Louisiana
| Income | Opelousas | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 26.0% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 12.2% | 5.9% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.2% | 12.0% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.3% | 10.4% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.2% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.1% | 16.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.0% | 11.2% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 4.1% | 12.6% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0.9% | 5.0% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.0% | 4.6% | 7.7% |
