Demographics & People — Destrehan, Louisiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 11,786 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~11,200 |
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| Median Age | 41.3 |
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| Total Households | 4,333 |
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| Family Households | 3,501 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.71 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.433 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8,514 |
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| Black or African American | 1,971 |
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| Asian | 183 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,019 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 3,018 |
| French (except Basque) | 2,591 |
| Other groups | 2,139 |
| American | 2,056 |
| German | 1,943 |
| Irish | 1,174 |
| Italian | 1,173 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 587 |
| English | 556 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 425 |
Language
| English Only | 10,337 |
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| Spanish | 637 |
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| Population 5+ | 11,168 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 590 |
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| Population 18+ | 9,173 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.1% |
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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 Destrehan, Louisiana.
