Census ACS · #449 μSA
Opelousas Metro Area
The Opelousas, La Micropolitan Statistical Area has 82,128 residents. The median household income is $45,637 and the median home value is $142,900.
82,128
Population
89
People / sq mi
$45,637
Median Income
$142,900
Median Home Value
The Opelousas CBSA covers 923 sq mi of land at 88.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 53.4% |
| Black or African American | 40.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
Economy & Income
$45,637
Median Household Income
$25,018
Per Capita Income
20.1%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$142,900
Median Home Value
$742
Median Rent
70.0%
Homeownership
Education
80.6%
High School+
14.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.4%
Drive Alone
5.9%
Work From Home
29.9 min
Avg Commute
5.8%
Foreign Born
Opelousas spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Opelousas, La Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 82,128 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #449 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Opelousas metro area is $45,637, with a per capita income of $25,018.
The Opelousas, La CBSA spans the state of Louisiana.
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Data for the Opelousas, La CBSA (36660) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.