Terrytown, Louisiana Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Terrytown, Louisiana is 25,844 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 18th-largest city in Louisiana. The median household income is $56,944, the median home value is $212,000, and the median age is 34.6.
25,844
Population
7053
People / sq mi
$56,944
Median Income
$212,000
Median Home Value
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Terrytown covers 3.7 sq mi of land at 7053 people per square mile.
About Terrytown, LA
Terrytown stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US cities, at roughly 7,053 people per square mile. Terrytown is a city in Louisiana with a population of 25,844. It ranks #18 among cities in Louisiana by population.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $56,944, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 15.8%, above the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $212,000, with typical rent around $1,065.
25.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Just 6.9% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Terrytown: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 32.3% |
| Black or African American | 34.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$56,944
Median Household Income
$25,902
Per Capita Income
15.8%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$212,000
Median Home Value
$1,065
Median Rent
48.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
83.5%
High School+
25.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.7%
Drive Alone
71.5%
Public Transit
6.9%
Work From Home
26.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
11.5%
Foreign Born
64.7%
Non-English at Home
5.0%
Veterans
14.1%
With Disability
80.9%
Health Insurance
95.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 19.2% |
| Construction | 15.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 12.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 11.4% |
| Retail Trade | 8.7% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.2% |
| Information | 4.7% |
| Public Administration | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 2.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Terrytown, Louisiana has a population of 25,844 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 18th-largest city in Louisiana.
The median household income in Terrytown, Louisiana is $56,944, with 15.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Terrytown, Louisiana is $212,000, with median monthly rent at $1,065 and a homeownership rate of 48.2%.
The median age in Terrytown, Louisiana is 34.6 years. The population is 52.3% male and 47.7% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.