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Population Review

Destrehan, Louisiana Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Destrehan, Louisiana is 11,786 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 43rd-largest city in Louisiana. The median household income is $100,189, the median home value is $303,400, and the median age is 40.2.

11,786

Population

2052

People / sq mi

$100,189

Median Income

$303,400

Median Home Value

Destrehan covers 5.7 sq mi of land at 2052 people per square mile.

About Destrehan, LA

Destrehan is a city in Louisiana with a population of 11,786. It ranks #43 among cities in Louisiana by population. The median age is 40.2, older than the national median. The population is 52.4% male and 47.6% female.

The median household income in Destrehan is $100,189, above the US median of $74,580. 11.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $303,400, with monthly rent averaging $1,154. The homeownership rate of 76.8% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Destrehan reflects 41.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 6.7% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 27.8 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White72.2%
Black or African American16.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.7%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$100,189

Median Household Income

$43,953

Per Capita Income

11.1%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$303,400

Median Home Value

$1,154

Median Rent

76.8%

Owner-Occupied

Education

90.6%

High School+

41.3%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.0%

Drive Alone

84.3%

Public Transit

6.7%

Work From Home

27.8 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

14.6%

Foreign Born

92.6%

Non-English at Home

6.7%

Veterans

14.9%

With Disability

95.6%

Health Insurance

93.9%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management31.0%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate9.4%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.6%
Retail Trade8.5%
Information7.9%
Construction6.9%
Manufacturing5.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.6%
Public Administration3.2%
Transportation & Warehousing1.0%
Agriculture & Mining0.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Destrehan, Louisiana has a population of 11,786 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 43rd-largest city in Louisiana.

The median household income in Destrehan, Louisiana is $100,189, with 11.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Destrehan, Louisiana is $303,400, with median monthly rent at $1,154 and a homeownership rate of 76.8%.

The median age in Destrehan, Louisiana is 40.2 years. The population is 52.4% male and 47.6% female.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.