Demographics in Opelousas, LA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Opelousas?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

15,662

Male

7,258

46.3%

Female

8,404

53.7%

Median Age

34.3

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

16.2%

Black

80.2%

Hispanic

2.6%

Asian

0.0%

Two or More

2.5%

Other

0.7%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

7.0%

High School or Higher

32.4%

Foreign Born

0.6%

Veterans

2.6%

Married

22.2%

Avg Household Size

2.6

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Opelousas, LA has a population of 15,662 with a median age of 34.3. The racial makeup is 16.2% White, 2.6% Hispanic, 80.2% Black. About 7.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 0.6%.