Opelousas, LA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Opelousas, Louisiana Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
16,687
Unemployment
8.4%
Poverty
35.9%
Median Home
$123,100
Median Income
$32,666
Median Rent
$597
Opelousas SnackAbility
3
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
5
Affordability
5
Diversity
8
Safety
1
Amenities
8.5
Education
4
Commute
8
Opelousas, LA Crime Report
1,415
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
8,944.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
281.26%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Opelousas / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,415 | 8,944.4 | 3,523.8 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 375 | 2,370.4 | 639.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 9 | 56.9 | 15.8 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 37 | 233.9 | 80.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 320 | 2,022.8 | 497.0 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 1,040 | 6,574.0 | 2,884.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 326 | 2,060.7 | 510.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 681 | 4,304.7 | 2,107.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 33 | 208.6 | 266.9 | 246.0 |
Opelousas, LA Cost Of Living
86
Opelousas's Overall Cost Of Living
Opelousas's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Opelousas | Louisiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 96 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 96 | 97 | 100 | |
| Housing | 52 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 102 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 91 | 86 | 100 | |
Opelousas, LA Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Z28scrambler | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Z28scrambler | CC BY-SA 3.0
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 16,687 | 1.8% |
| 2019 | 16,399 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 16,480 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 16,605 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 16,638 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 16,668 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 16,679 | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 16,941 | -2.2% |
| 2012 | 17,314 | -2.6% |
| 2011 | 17,778 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Opelousas
| Race | Opelousas | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20.1% | 58.3% | 60.1% |
| African American | 77.1% | 31.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 0.8% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 5.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Opelousas
| Gender | Opelousas | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.0% | 51.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.0% | 48.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Opelousas for adults over 25
| Education | Opelousas | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 10.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 17.0% | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 33.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Opelousas, Louisiana
| Income | Opelousas | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 21.2% | 8.9% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.0% | 5.5% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.9% | 12.2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.3% | 10.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.0% | 12.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.2% | 16.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.3% | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 5.3% | 13.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.3% | 5.3% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.4% | 4.7% | 8.3% |
