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Destrehan Overview

12,057
TOTAL POPULATION
6,207
MALE POPULATION
5,850
FEMALE POPULATION
106.10
MALES / 100 FEMALES
94.25
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$43,847
PER CAPITA INCOME
$114,663
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$103,073
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
25.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
74.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
6,415
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
9.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Destrehan Zip Codes

Destrehan Area Codes

Race in Destrehan

The most populous races in Destrehan are White / Caucasian (9,503 | 78.8%), Black / African American (1,675 | 13.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (587 | 4.9%).
Race in Destrehan
Race# Population% Population
Asian1501.2%
Black / African American1,67513.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino5874.9%
Native / Alaskan410.3%
White / Caucasian9,50378.8%
Two or more Races5074.2%
Some other Race1811.5%
Total12,057100.0%

Ancestry in Destrehan

The most populous ancestries reported in Destrehan are French (2,591 | 21.5%), American (2,056 | 17.1%), German (1,943 | 16.1%), Irish (1,174 | 9.7%), and Italian (1,173 | 9.7%), together accounting for 74.1% of all Destrehan residents.
Ancestry in Destrehan
Ancestry# Population% Population
American2,05617.1%
Arab470.4%
Australian1000.8%
British570.5%
Cajun560.5%
Central American4253.5%
Cherokee380.3%
Colombian20.0%
Costa Rican290.2%
Dutch90.1%
Eastern European60.1%
Egyptian470.4%
English5564.6%
European1090.9%
French2,59121.5%
French Canadian1791.5%
German1,94316.1%
Greek230.2%
Guatemalan260.2%
Honduran3703.1%
Houma760.6%
Indian (Asian)750.6%
Iranian270.2%
Irish1,1749.7%
Italian1,1739.7%
Korean980.8%
Latvian540.4%
Lithuanian250.2%
Mexican690.6%
Northern European320.3%
Norwegian600.5%
Portuguese110.1%
Puerto Rican290.2%
Russian250.2%
Scottish720.6%
South American20.0%
Sri Lankan270.2%
Swedish450.4%
Thai30.0%
Welsh380.3%
Yaqui450.4%
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Immigrants in Destrehan

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Destrehan came from Latin America (236 | 2.0%), Central America (234 | 1.9%), Honduras (191 | 1.6%), Asia (163 | 1.3%), and South Central Asia (75 | 0.6%), together accounting for 7.4% of all Destrehan residents.
Immigrants in Destrehan
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa470.4%
Asia1631.3%
Australia330.3%
Central America2341.9%
China470.4%
Colombia20.0%
Eastern Asia470.4%
Egypt470.4%
Europe60.1%
France60.1%
Guatemala260.2%
Honduras1911.6%
India20.0%
Iran270.2%
Kazakhstan460.4%
Latin America2362.0%
Mexico170.1%
Northern Africa470.4%
Oceania330.3%
Philippines140.1%
South America20.0%
South Central Asia750.6%
South Eastern Asia410.3%
Vietnam270.2%
Western Europe60.1%
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Sex and Age in Destrehan

Sex and Age in Destrehan

The most populous age groups in Destrehan are 5 to 9 Years (739 | 11.9%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (728 | 12.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Destrehan
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years499 (8.0%)168 (2.9%)
5 to 9 Years739 (11.9%)394 (6.7%)
10 to 14 Years259 (4.2%)389 (6.7%)
15 to 19 Years455 (7.3%)301 (5.1%)
20 to 24 Years380 (6.1%)374 (6.4%)
25 to 29 Years287 (4.6%)268 (4.6%)
30 to 34 Years508 (8.2%)431 (7.4%)
35 to 39 Years160 (2.6%)502 (8.6%)
40 to 44 Years187 (3.0%)366 (6.3%)
45 to 49 Years421 (6.8%)282 (4.8%)
50 to 54 Years435 (7.0%)355 (6.1%)
55 to 59 Years647 (10.4%)728 (12.4%)
60 to 64 Years365 (5.9%)389 (6.7%)
65 to 69 Years284 (4.6%)330 (5.6%)
70 to 74 Years349 (5.6%)169 (2.9%)
75 to 79 Years44 (0.7%)284 (4.9%)
80 to 84 Years88 (1.4%)47 (0.8%)
85 Years and over100 (1.6%)73 (1.3%)
Total6,207 (100.0%)5,850 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Destrehan

Median Family Size in Destrehan

The median family size in Destrehan is 3.02 persons per family, with single female/mother families (768 | 22.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.23 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (161 | 4.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 1.72 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Destrehan
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple2,554 (73.3%)3.05
Single Male/Father161 (4.6%)1.72
Single Female/Mother768 (22.1%)3.23
Total Families3,483 (100.0%)3.02

Median Household Size in Destrehan

The median household size in Destrehan is 2.78 persons per household, with single female/mother households (768 | 17.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.47 persons per household. non-family households (848 | 19.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.30 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Destrehan
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple2,554 (59.0%)3.09
Single Male/Father161 (3.7%)2.23
Single Female/Mother768 (17.7%)3.47
Non-family848 (19.6%)1.30
Total Households4,331 (100.0%)2.78

Household Size by Marriage Status in Destrehan

Out of a total of 4,331 households in Destrehan, 3,483 (80.4%) are family households, while 848 (19.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,559, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 593.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Destrehan
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-593 (13.7%)
2-Person Households1,559 (36.0%)255 (5.9%)
3-Person Households931 (21.5%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households606 (14.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households245 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households42 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households100 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,483 (80.4%)848 (19.6%)

Female Fertility in Destrehan

Fertility by Age in Destrehan

Average fertility rate in Destrehan is 16.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 39.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Destrehan
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years42 (100.0%)39.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total42 (100.0%)16.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Destrehan

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Destrehan
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Destrehan

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Destrehan
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree36 (85.7%)48.0
Graduate Degree6 (14.3%)21.0
Total42 (100.0%)16.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Destrehan

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Destrehan
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Destrehan

Income Overview in Destrehan

Per Capita Income in Destrehan is $43,847, while median incomes of families and households are $114,663 and $103,073 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income12,057$43,847
Median Family Income3,483$114,663
Mean Family Income3,483$130,107
Median Household Income4,331$103,073
Mean Household Income4,331$120,353
Income Deficit3,483$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)12,05725.47%
Wage / Income Gap ($)12,05774.53¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index12,0570.41

Earnings by Sex in Destrehan

Average Earnings in Destrehan are $49,317, $60,409 for men and $45,020 for women, a difference of 25.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Destrehan
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male2,828 (45.8%)$60,409
Female3,343 (54.2%)$45,020
Total6,171 (100.0%)$49,317

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Destrehan

The most common earnings brackets in Destrehan are $100,000+ for men (654 | 23.1%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (407 | 12.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Destrehan
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less51 (1.8%)60 (1.8%)
$2,500 to $4,99924 (0.9%)30 (0.9%)
$5,000 to $7,49938 (1.3%)86 (2.6%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)106 (3.2%)
$10,000 to $12,499106 (3.7%)54 (1.6%)
$12,500 to $14,99922 (0.8%)158 (4.7%)
$15,000 to $17,4991 (0.0%)22 (0.7%)
$17,500 to $19,99944 (1.6%)71 (2.1%)
$20,000 to $22,49938 (1.3%)208 (6.2%)
$22,500 to $24,99989 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999113 (4.0%)194 (5.8%)
$30,000 to $34,999168 (5.9%)311 (9.3%)
$35,000 to $39,999120 (4.2%)71 (2.1%)
$40,000 to $44,999171 (6.0%)300 (9.0%)
$45,000 to $49,999152 (5.4%)390 (11.7%)
$50,000 to $54,999169 (6.0%)133 (4.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999176 (6.2%)271 (8.1%)
$65,000 to $74,999370 (13.1%)186 (5.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999322 (11.4%)407 (12.2%)
$100,000+654 (23.1%)285 (8.5%)
Total2,828 (100.0%)3,343 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Destrehan

Average earnings in Destrehan are $67,703 for men and $48,443 for women, a difference of 28.4%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $101,330, while those with graduate degree education earn the least with $44,423. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $61,543, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $33,516.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Destrehan
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$47,227$33,516
High School Diploma$69,199$40,453
College or Associate's Degree$66,352$47,541
Bachelor's Degree$101,330$61,543
Graduate Degree$44,423$49,962
Total$67,703$48,443

Family Income in Destrehan

Family Income Brackets in Destrehan

According to the Destrehan family income data, there are 1,041 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 29.9% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 10 families (0.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Destrehan
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000100.3%
$10,000 to $14,9991153.3%
$15,000 to $24,9991223.5%
$25,000 to $34,9991745.0%
$35,000 to $49,99941111.8%
$50,000 to $74,9993459.9%
$75,000 to $99,99937310.7%
$100,000 to $149,9991,04129.9%
$150,000 to $199,99950914.6%
$200,000+38311.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Destrehan

7+ person families (80 | 2.3%) account for the highest median family income in Destrehan with $150,870 per family, while 2-person families (1,710 | 49.1%) have the highest median income of $56,981 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Destrehan
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,710 (49.1%)$113,962
3-Person Families824 (23.7%)$99,367
4-Person Families611 (17.5%)$140,701
5-Person Families216 (6.2%)$0
6-Person Families42 (1.2%)$0
7+ Person Families80 (2.3%)$150,870
Total3,483 (100.0%)$114,663

Family Income by Number of Earners in Destrehan

The median family income in Destrehan is $114,663, with families comprising 3+ earners (278) having the highest median family income of $174,896, while families with no earners (481) have the lowest median family income of $62,796, accounting for 8.0% and 13.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Destrehan
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners481 (13.8%)$62,796
1 Earner1,370 (39.3%)$113,396
2 Earners1,354 (38.9%)$128,777
3+ Earners278 (8.0%)$174,896
Total3,483 (100.0%)$114,663

Household Income in Destrehan

Household Income Brackets in Destrehan

With 1,243 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Destrehan, accounting for 28.7% of all households. In contrast, only 30 households (0.7%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Destrehan
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000300.7%
$10,000 to $14,999481.1%
$15,000 to $24,9992606.0%
$25,000 to $34,9992124.9%
$35,000 to $49,99964114.8%
$50,000 to $74,99945510.5%
$75,000 to $99,99949411.4%
$100,000 to $149,9991,24328.7%
$150,000 to $199,99948111.1%
$200,000+46810.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Destrehan

The median household income in Destrehan is $103,073, with the highest median household income of $135,614 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,993 households (46.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 42 households (1.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Destrehan
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years42 (1.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years1,298 (30.0%)$79,182
45 to 64 Years1,993 (46.0%)$135,614
65+ Years998 (23.0%)$64,375
Total4,331 (100.0%)$103,073

Poverty in Destrehan

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Destrehan

With 12.5% poverty level for males and 7.8% for females among the residents of Destrehan, under 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 198 males (39.7%) and 110 females (22.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Destrehan
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years198 (39.7%)7 (4.2%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years152 (21.2%)25 (4.6%)
12 to 14 Years8 (5.3%)34 (16.6%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)7 (18.4%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years119 (20.6%)110 (22.2%)
25 to 34 Years92 (11.6%)98 (14.0%)
35 to 44 Years19 (5.5%)46 (5.3%)
45 to 54 Years77 (9.0%)5 (0.8%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)72 (6.5%)
65 to 74 Years98 (15.5%)17 (3.4%)
75 Years and over7 (3.0%)30 (7.8%)
Total770 (12.5%)451 (7.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Destrehan

According to the poverty statistics in Destrehan, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Destrehan
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years301 (60.3%)161 (95.8%)
5 Years88 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years564 (78.8%)517 (95.4%)
12 to 14 Years143 (94.7%)171 (83.4%)
15 Years110 (100.0%)31 (81.6%)
16 and 17 Years147 (100.0%)141 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years459 (79.4%)386 (77.8%)
25 to 34 Years703 (88.4%)601 (86.0%)
35 to 44 Years328 (94.5%)822 (94.7%)
45 to 54 Years779 (91.0%)632 (99.2%)
55 to 64 Years1,012 (100.0%)1,043 (93.5%)
65 to 74 Years535 (84.5%)480 (96.6%)
75 Years and over225 (97.0%)356 (92.2%)
Total5,394 (87.5%)5,364 (92.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Destrehan

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Destrehan show that 0.7% or 18 of the total 2,554 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 17.6%, comprising of 18 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Destrehan
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,629 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children800 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children84 (82.4%)18 (17.6%)
5 or more Children23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,536 (99.3%)18 (0.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Destrehan

According to the poverty data in Destrehan, 60.9% or 98 single-father households and 23.6% or 181 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 98 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 67 households (27.5%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Destrehan
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children98 (100.0%)63 (20.3%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)67 (27.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)51 (23.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total98 (60.9%)181 (23.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Destrehan

The poverty data for Destrehan shows that 18 of the married-couple family households (0.7%) and 279 of the single-parent households (30.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 18 households (17.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 161 household (39.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Destrehan
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)161 (39.4%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)67 (21.8%)
3 or 4 Children18 (17.6%)51 (23.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total18 (0.7%)279 (30.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Destrehan

Employment by Class of Employer in Destrehan

Among the 5,743 employed individuals in Destrehan, private company employees (3,800 | 66.2%), local government employees (607 | 10.6%), and self-employed (incorporated) (404 | 7.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Destrehan
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees3,80066.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)4047.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1232.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations3856.7%
Local Government Employees60710.6%
State Government Employees1753.0%
Federal Government Employees2494.3%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total5,743100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Destrehan

According to the labor force statistics for Destrehan, out of the total population over 16 years of age (9,461), 67.8% or 6,415 individuals are in the labor force, with 9.2% or 590 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 95.7% or 531 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 55 to 59 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 29.0% or 336 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Destrehan
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years167 (27.5%)8 (4.8%)
20 to 24 Years435 (57.7%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years531 (95.7%)93 (17.5%)
30 to 34 Years797 (84.9%)52 (6.5%)
35 to 44 Years1,117 (91.9%)29 (2.6%)
45 to 54 Years1,227 (82.2%)25 (2.0%)
55 to 59 Years1,158 (84.2%)336 (29.0%)
60 to 64 Years551 (73.1%)21 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years334 (29.5%)16 (4.8%)
75 Years and over102 (16.0%)12 (11.8%)
Total6,415 (67.8%)590 (9.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Destrehan

According to labor force statistics for Destrehan, 85.0% of individuals (5,381) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (6,331) are in the labor force, with 10.3% or 554 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.6% or 2,580 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 22.5% or 80 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Destrehan
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School355 (70.2%)114 (22.5%)
High School Diploma991 (80.6%)135 (11.0%)
College / Associate Degree1,454 (83.2%)10 (0.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,580 (90.6%)396 (13.9%)
Total5,381 (85.0%)652 (10.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Destrehan

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Destrehan are Management (954 | 16.4%), Community & Social Service (721 | 12.4%), Education Instruction & Library (403 | 6.9%), Business & Financial (392 | 6.7%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (367 | 6.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Destrehan

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Destrehan, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (80.4%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (65.6%), and Business & Financial (63.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (93.5%), and Health Technologists (86.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Destrehan
OccupationMaleFemale
Management453 (47.5%)501 (52.5%)
Business & Financial248 (63.3%)144 (36.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science122 (51.3%)116 (48.7%)
Computers & Mathematics48 (48.5%)51 (51.5%)
Architecture & Engineering74 (80.4%)18 (19.6%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)47 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 209 (29.0%)512 (71.0%)
Education, Arts & Media30 (15.1%)169 (84.9%)
Legal Services & Support24 (43.6%)31 (56.4%)
Education Instruction & Library113 (28.0%)290 (72.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment42 (65.6%)22 (34.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating24 (6.5%)343 (93.5%)
Health Technologists24 (13.3%)156 (86.7%)
Total (Category)1,056 (39.5%)1,616 (60.5%)
Total (Overall)2,699 (46.3%)3,127 (53.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Destrehan are Food Preparation & Serving (203 | 3.5%), Healthcare Support (164 | 2.8%), Security & Protection (59 | 1.0%), Law Enforcement (47 | 0.8%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (46 | 0.8%).
Services Occupations in Destrehan

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Destrehan, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (80.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (40.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (78.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Destrehan
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)164 (100.0%)
Security & Protection22 (37.3%)37 (62.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement10 (21.3%)37 (78.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving82 (40.4%)121 (59.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance37 (80.4%)9 (19.6%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Total (Category)141 (28.5%)354 (71.5%)
Total (Overall)2,699 (46.3%)3,127 (53.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Destrehan are Office & Administration (875 | 15.0%), and Sales & Related (477 | 8.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Destrehan

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Destrehan
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related181 (38.0%)296 (62.1%)
Office & Administration188 (21.5%)687 (78.5%)
Total (Category)369 (27.3%)983 (72.7%)
Total (Overall)2,699 (46.3%)3,127 (53.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Destrehan are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (331 | 5.7%), and Construction & Extraction (144 | 2.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Destrehan

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Destrehan
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction144 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair331 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)475 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)2,699 (46.3%)3,127 (53.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Destrehan are Transportation (406 | 7.0%), Material Moving (231 | 4.0%), and Production (195 | 3.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Destrehan

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Destrehan
OccupationMaleFemale
Production185 (94.9%)10 (5.1%)
Transportation248 (61.1%)158 (38.9%)
Material Moving225 (97.4%)6 (2.6%)
Total (Category)658 (79.1%)174 (20.9%)
Total (Overall)2,699 (46.3%)3,127 (53.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Destrehan

Employment Industries in Destrehan

The major employment industries in Destrehan include Health Care & Social Assistance (1,041 | 17.9%), Educational Services (703 | 12.1%), Retail Trade (672 | 11.5%), Transportation & Warehousing (484 | 8.3%), and Construction (450 | 7.7%).
Employment Industries in Destrehan

Employment Industries by Sex in Destrehan

The Destrehan industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Construction (87.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (93.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (92.7%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (64.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Destrehan
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting1 (6.2%)15 (93.8%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction11 (45.8%)13 (54.2%)
Construction394 (87.6%)56 (12.4%)
Manufacturing212 (59.6%)144 (40.5%)
Wholesale Trade95 (69.3%)42 (30.7%)
Retail Trade326 (48.5%)346 (51.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing272 (56.2%)212 (43.8%)
Utilities106 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance186 (50.3%)184 (49.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing32 (35.2%)59 (64.8%)
Professional & Scientific209 (52.6%)188 (47.4%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support28 (45.9%)33 (54.1%)
Educational Services256 (36.4%)447 (63.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance76 (7.3%)965 (92.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation56 (42.7%)75 (57.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services90 (56.6%)69 (43.4%)
Public Administration105 (46.9%)119 (53.1%)
Total2,699 (46.3%)3,127 (53.7%)

Education in Destrehan

School Enrollment in Destrehan

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,971 students in Destrehan are elementary school (736 | 24.8%), middle school (623 | 21.0%), and high school (554 | 18.6%).
School Enrollment in Destrehan
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2879.7%
Kindergarten2719.1%
Elementary School73624.8%
Middle School62321.0%
High School55418.6%
College / Undergraduate35812.0%
Graduate / Professional1424.8%
Total2,971100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Destrehan

Out of a total of 2,971 students who are enrolled in schools in Destrehan, 627 (21.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,344 (78.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 94 (66.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 232 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Destrehan
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds114 (54.5%)95 (45.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old958 (86.5%)150 (13.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds483 (74.5%)165 (25.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds364 (83.5%)72 (16.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds66 (75.9%)21 (24.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds232 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds47 (33.3%)94 (66.7%)
35 Years and over81 (73.6%)29 (26.4%)
Total2,344 (78.9%)627 (21.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Destrehan

Business (904 | 24.6%), science & technology (474 | 12.9%), education (398 | 10.8%), engineering (379 | 10.3%), and literature & languages (200 | 5.4%) are the most common fields of study among 3,669 individuals in Destrehan who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Destrehan
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics601.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1524.1%
Physical & Health Sciences942.6%
Psychology1774.8%
Social Sciences1754.8%
Engineering37910.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies902.5%
Science & Technology47412.9%
Business90424.6%
Education39810.8%
Literature & Languages2005.4%
Liberal Arts & History1193.2%
Visual & Performing Arts1393.8%
Communications1443.9%
Arts & Humanities1644.5%
Total3,669100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Destrehan

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Destrehan

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Destrehan are males with 2 vehicles (1,306, accounting for 49.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,476, making up 42.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Destrehan
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle43 (1.6%)40 (1.3%)
1 Vehicle299 (11.4%)668 (21.5%)
2 Vehicles1,306 (49.6%)1,476 (47.5%)
3 Vehicles642 (24.4%)531 (17.1%)
4 Vehicles293 (11.1%)358 (11.5%)
5 or more Vehicles49 (1.9%)35 (1.1%)
Total2,632 (100.0%)3,108 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Destrehan

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Destrehan are 20 to 24 minutes (1,094 commuters, 20.1%), 30 to 34 minutes (919 commuters, 16.9%), and 10 to 14 minutes (594 commuters, 10.9%).
Commute Time in Destrehan
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2294.2%
5 to 9 Minutes4237.8%
10 to 14 Minutes59410.9%
15 to 19 Minutes57510.6%
20 to 24 Minutes1,09420.1%
25 to 29 Minutes3606.6%
30 to 34 Minutes91916.9%
35 to 39 Minutes911.7%
40 to 44 Minutes3526.5%
45 to 59 Minutes5269.7%
60 to 89 Minutes1582.9%
90 or more Minutes1162.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Destrehan

The most common commute times in Destrehan are 20 to 24 minutes (469 commuters, 18.5%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (625 commuters, 21.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Destrehan
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes93 (3.7%)136 (4.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes236 (9.3%)187 (6.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes221 (8.7%)373 (12.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes283 (11.2%)292 (10.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes469 (18.5%)625 (21.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes210 (8.3%)150 (5.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes372 (14.7%)547 (18.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes31 (1.2%)60 (2.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes156 (6.2%)196 (6.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes248 (9.8%)278 (9.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes115 (4.5%)43 (1.5%)
90 or more Minutes94 (3.7%)22 (0.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Destrehan

The most frequent times of departure to work in Destrehan are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (456, 18.0%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (587, 20.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Destrehan
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM217 (8.6%)97 (3.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM34 (1.3%)44 (1.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM210 (8.3%)78 (2.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM456 (18.0%)245 (8.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM220 (8.7%)385 (13.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM393 (15.5%)587 (20.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM203 (8.0%)91 (3.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM292 (11.6%)493 (17.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM93 (3.7%)218 (7.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM184 (7.3%)218 (7.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM81 (3.2%)73 (2.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM67 (2.6%)226 (7.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM78 (3.1%)154 (5.3%)
Total2,528 (100.0%)2,909 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Destrehan

Occupancy by Ownership in Destrehan

Of the total 4,331 dwellings in Destrehan, owner-occupied units account for 3,508 (81.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 823 (19.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Destrehan
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units3,50881.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units82319.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units4,331100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Destrehan

Occupancy by Household Size in Destrehan
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household59313.7%
2-Person Household1,81441.9%
3-Person Household93121.5%
4+ Person Household99322.9%
Total Housing Units4,331100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Destrehan

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Destrehan
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household528 (89.0%)65 (11.0%)
2-Person Household1,636 (90.2%)178 (9.8%)
3-Person Household647 (69.5%)284 (30.5%)
4+ Person Household697 (70.2%)296 (29.8%)
Total Housing Units3,508 (81.0%)823 (19.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Destrehan

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Destrehan
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School76 (65.0%)41 (35.0%)
High School Diploma677 (84.9%)120 (15.1%)
College/Associate Degree775 (64.7%)422 (35.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,980 (89.2%)240 (10.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Destrehan

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Destrehan
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years69116.0%
35 to 44 Years64915.0%
45 to 54 Years69816.1%
55 to 64 Years1,29529.9%
65 to 74 Years63914.7%
75 to 84 Years2976.9%
85 Years and Over621.4%
Total4,331100.0%

Housing Finances in Destrehan

Median Income by Occupancy in Destrehan

Median Income by Occupancy in Destrehan
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied3,508 (81.0%)$127,300
Renter-Occupied823 (19.0%)$42,360
Average4,331 (100.0%)$103,073

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Destrehan

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Destrehan
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00021 (0.6%)11 (1.3%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99948 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99974 (2.1%)43 (5.2%)
$20,000 to $24,99914 (0.4%)129 (15.7%)
$25,000 to $34,99981 (2.3%)131 (15.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999249 (7.1%)391 (47.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999412 (11.7%)41 (5.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999450 (12.8%)45 (5.5%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,211 (34.5%)32 (3.9%)
$150,000 or more948 (27.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,508 (100.0%)823 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Destrehan

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Destrehan
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30073 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499355 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799576 (16.4%)12 (1.5%)
$800 to $999202 (5.8%)117 (14.2%)
$1,000 to $1,499437 (12.5%)465 (56.5%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,068 (30.4%)66 (8.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499422 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999135 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more240 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,508 (100.0%)823 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Destrehan

Housing Structures in Destrehan

Housing Structures in Destrehan
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached3,50981.0%
Single Unit, Attached521.2%
2 Unit Apartments1914.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2936.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments611.4%
10 or more Apartments1162.7%
Mobile Home / Other1092.5%
Total4,331100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Destrehan

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Destrehan
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached3,214 (91.6%)295 (8.4%)
Single Unit, Attached47 (90.4%)5 (9.6%)
2 Unit Apartments64 (33.5%)127 (66.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments57 (19.5%)236 (80.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments31 (50.8%)30 (49.2%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)116 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other95 (87.2%)14 (12.8%)
Total3,508 (81.0%)823 (19.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Destrehan

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Destrehan
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)101 (12.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms645 (18.4%)447 (54.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,403 (40.0%)223 (27.1%)
8 or more Rooms1,460 (41.6%)52 (6.3%)
Total3,508 (100.0%)823 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Destrehan

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Destrehan
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas2,190 (62.4%)137 (16.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity1,303 (37.1%)686 (83.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels15 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,508 (100.0%)823 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Destrehan

Household Vehicle Usage in Destrehan
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle85 (2.4%)23 (2.8%)
1 Vehicle787 (22.4%)377 (45.8%)
2 Vehicles1,784 (50.9%)389 (47.3%)
3 or more Vehicles852 (24.3%)34 (4.1%)
Total3,508 (100.0%)823 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Destrehan

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Destrehan

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,3202,188
Median Property Value$290,100$304,400
Median Household Income$110,125$658
Monthly Housing Costs$659$240
Real Estate Taxes$1,786$24

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Destrehan

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Destrehan
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00024 (1.8%)12 (0.5%)
$50,000 to $99,99952 (3.9%)64 (2.9%)
$100,000 to $299,999640 (48.5%)998 (45.6%)
$300,000 to $499,999439 (33.3%)883 (40.4%)
$500,000 to $749,999126 (9.6%)230 (10.5%)
$750,000 to $999,9996 (0.4%)1 (0.1%)
$1,000,000 or more33 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,320 (100.0%)2,188 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Destrehan

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Destrehan
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00021 (1.6%)28 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $24,99995 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99970 (5.3%)41 (1.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99972 (5.4%)11 (0.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999256 (19.4%)177 (8.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999130 (9.9%)156 (7.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999386 (29.2%)320 (14.6%)
$150,000 or more290 (22.0%)825 (37.7%)
Total1,320 (100.0%)2,188 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Destrehan

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Destrehan
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x339 (25.7%)135,074 (6,173.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x417 (31.6%)706 (32.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x156 (11.8%)486 (22.2%)
4.0x or more387 (29.3%)732 (33.5%)
Total1,320 (100.0%)2,188 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Destrehan

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Destrehan
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800156 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499272 (20.6%)241 (11.0%)
$800 to $1,499746 (56.5%)548 (25.1%)
Total1,320 (100.0%)2,188 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Destrehan

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Destrehan

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Destrehan
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years796 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years2,240 (98.9%)26 (1.1%)
19 to 25 Years1,021 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years1,366 (99.8%)3 (0.2%)
35 to 44 Years1,149 (94.6%)66 (5.4%)
45 to 54 Years1,344 (90.0%)149 (10.0%)
55 to 64 Years1,983 (93.2%)144 (6.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,122 (99.3%)8 (0.7%)
75 Years and older618 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11,639 (96.7%)396 (3.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Destrehan

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Destrehan
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born796 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen2,240 (98.9%)26 (1.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,021 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Destrehan

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Destrehan
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000807 (98.2%)15 (1.8%)
$25,000 to $49,9992,178 (95.3%)107 (4.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999970 (99.2%)8 (0.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,064 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over6,617 (96.2%)265 (3.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Destrehan

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Destrehan
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6456 (57.3%)374 (47.0%)
6 to 18 Years985 (43.5%)1,339 (59.1%)
19 to 25 Years399 (39.1%)714 (69.9%)
25 to 34 Years505 (36.9%)945 (69.0%)
35 to 44 Years202 (16.6%)965 (79.4%)
45 to 54 Years271 (18.1%)1,167 (78.2%)
55 to 64 Years196 (9.2%)1,837 (86.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,087 (96.2%)512 (45.3%)
75 Years and over618 (100.0%)258 (41.7%)
Total4,719 (39.2%)8,111 (67.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Destrehan

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Destrehan
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years37 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years231 (18.4%)68 (7.1%)
18 to 34 Years252 (18.3%)88 (7.4%)
35 to 64 Years237 (10.7%)301 (11.5%)
65 to 74 Years220 (34.8%)66 (13.3%)
75 Years and over99 (42.7%)192 (49.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Destrehan

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Destrehan: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years34 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years53 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years112 (5.1%)16 (0.6%)
65 to 74 Years83 (13.1%)29 (5.8%)
75 Years and over74 (31.9%)59 (15.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Destrehan: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years37 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years30 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years51 (3.7%)80 (6.7%)
35 to 64 Years2 (0.1%)131 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years14 (2.2%)7 (1.4%)
75 Years and over1 (0.4%)5 (1.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Destrehan: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years231 (18.4%)68 (7.1%)
18 to 34 Years143 (10.4%)8 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years87 (3.9%)83 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years137 (21.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over48 (20.7%)48 (12.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Destrehan: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years77 (3.5%)92 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years30 (4.7%)23 (4.6%)
75 Years and over66 (28.4%)149 (38.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Destrehan: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years64 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years130 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years8 (0.4%)3 (0.1%)
65 to 74 Years7 (1.1%)6 (1.2%)
75 Years and over48 (20.7%)11 (2.9%)

Technology Access in Destrehan

Computing Device Access in Destrehan

Computing Device Access in Destrehan
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop3,75386.7%
Smartphone4,02092.8%
Tablet3,41578.8%
No Computing Device1714.0%
Total4,331100.0%

Internet Access in Destrehan

Internet Access in Destrehan
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home3,75086.6%
Cellular Data Only2976.9%
Satellite Internet2846.6%
No Internet2766.4%
Total4,331100.0%

Destrehan Summary

Destrehan is a small town located in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is situated on the east bank of the Mississippi River, about 25 miles (40 km) west of New Orleans. The population was 11,535 at the 2010 census, an increase of over 2,000 since 2000.

History

Destrehan was founded in 1787 by Jean Noel Destrehan, a French-Canadian immigrant who had come to Louisiana from Canada in 1785. He purchased a large tract of land along the Mississippi River and established a plantation. The town was named after him and was incorporated in 1809.
Destrehan was an important port during the antebellum period, and was the site of the first steamboat landing in Louisiana. It was also the site of the first sugar refinery in the state. During the Civil War, the town was the site of the Battle of Destrehan Plantation, which was fought between Union and Confederate forces in 1863.

Geography

Destrehan is located at 30°3′25″N 90°25′17″W (30.056944, -90.421389). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.2 square miles (10.8 km2), of which 4.1 square miles (10.6 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2) (2.44%) is water.

Economy

Destrehan’s economy is largely based on the oil and gas industry, as well as tourism. The town is home to several oil and gas companies, including Chevron, Shell, and ExxonMobil. The town is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Destrehan Plantation, the Destrehan Plantation House, and the Destrehan Wildlife Refuge.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 9,521 people, 3,521 households, and 2,541 families residing in the town. The population density was 2,323.2 people per square mile (899.7/km2). There were 3,741 housing units at an average density of 909.2 per square mile (351.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 79.17% White, 17.90% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.90% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.90% from other races, and 1.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.45% of the population.
There were 3,521 households, out of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.7% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.20.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $45,945, and the median income for a family was $54,945. Males had a median income of $41,945 versus $27,945 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,945. About 5.2% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Destrehan?
Total Population of Destrehan is 12,057.
What is the Total Male Population of Destrehan?
Total Male Population of Destrehan is 6,207.
What is the Total Female Population of Destrehan?
Total Female Population of Destrehan is 5,850.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Destrehan?
There are 106.10 Males per 100 Females in Destrehan.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Destrehan?
There are 94.25 Females per 100 Males in Destrehan.
What is the Median Population Age in Destrehan?
Median Population Age in Destrehan is 39.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Destrehan
Average Family Size in Destrehan is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Destrehan
Average Household Size in Destrehan is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Destrehan?
Per Capita income in Destrehan is $43,847.
What is the Median Family Income in Destrehan?
Median Family Income in Destrehan is $114,663.
What is the Median Household income in Destrehan?
Median Household Income in Destrehan is $103,073.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Destrehan?
Income or Wage Gap in Destrehan is 25.5%.
Women in Destrehan earn 74.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Destrehan?
Inequality or Gini Index in Destrehan is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Destrehan?
There are 6,415 People in the Labor Forcein in Destrehan.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Destrehan?
67.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Destrehan.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Destrehan?
Unemployment Rate in Destrehan is 9.2%.