Demographics & People — Harahan, Louisiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,939 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~8,800 |
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| Median Age | 50.0 |
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| Total Households | 4,224 |
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| Family Households | 2,503 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.08 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2248 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,811 |
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| Black or African American | 283 |
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| Asian | 133 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 686 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 2,772 |
| French (except Basque) | 2,116 |
| German | 1,791 |
| Italian | 1,296 |
| Other groups | 1,148 |
| Irish | 1,115 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 836 |
| English | 772 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 387 |
| Scottish | 280 |
Language
| English Only | 8,233 |
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| Spanish | 222 |
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| Population 5+ | 8,638 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 491 |
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| Population 18+ | 7,625 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Harahan, Louisiana.
