Opelousas, LA
St. Landry Parish County · Louisiana
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City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Opelousas based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Opelousas
National Avg
Louisiana Avg
Population: 61Income: 24Home Value: 11Safety: 99Education: 10Median Age: 57Climate: 50Cost of Living: 34
Quick Stats
Population
15,662
2023 ACS
Median Income
$36,260
2023
Median Home Value
$113,000
2023
Median Rent
$734
2023
Median Age
34.3
Unemployment
10.3%
Cost of Living Index
67.5
100 = national avg
Opelousas, LA is a city in St. Landry Parish County, Louisiana. With a population of 15,662, it is one of the communities in Louisiana. The median household income is $36,260. The median home value is $113,000, and the median rent is $734. Explore the data categories below for detailed statistics about Opelousas.
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