Census-designated place · Louisiana
Destrehan, Louisiana
Destrehan, census-designated place, in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana. Destrehan had 11,619 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,119). GEOID 2220820.
Residents, 2020-2024
11,619
±1,119 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 11,340
Median household income
$90,509
±$18,212 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$320,700
±$29,302 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$1,257
±$118 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
Where is Destrehan and what county is it in?
Destrehan is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana. It covers 5.7 square miles of land, 1,974 residents per square mile in 2020.
Destrehan is in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Destrehan, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Destrehan's population at 11,619 (±1,119). The 2020 Census counted 11,340 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Destrehan is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Destrehan | St. Charles Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 11,619 ±1,119 | 51,396 | no clear change |
| Households | 4,240 ±355 | 18,608 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.72 ±0.20 | 2.74 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,644 ±326 | 20,694 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Destrehan?
The median resident of Destrehan is 41.3 years old; 23.0% are under 18 and 16.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 67.6%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 16.5%. 8.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Destrehan | St. Charles Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3 ±3.5 | 39.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.0% ±3.6 pts | 24.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.1% ±2.4 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Male | 48.8% ±3.4 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.9% ±2.7 pts | 8.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 67.6% ±4.2 pts | 62.5% | −7.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 16.5% ±3.7 pts | 22.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.8% ±1.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±1.4 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.2% ±3.6 pts | 4.8% | +4.8 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.5% ±3.2 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.0% ±2.1 pts | 5.9% | – |
| With a disability | 13.2% ±2.8 pts | 16.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.8% ±3.7 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.0% ±2.8 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 40.4% ±6.2 pts | 26.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.7% ±2.7 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.4% ±4.0 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Destrehan earn?
Half of Destrehan's 4,240 households earn less than $90,509 a year (±$18,212), against $80,897 in St. Charles Parish and $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 the median was $115,477 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $24,968 after inflation. 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Destrehan | St. Charles Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $90,509 ±$18,212 | $80,897 | −$24,968 |
| Mean household income | $111,447 ±$10,151 | $100,861 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,011 ±$3,766 | $38,258 | −$8,523 |
| People below the poverty line | 17.3% ±5.6 pts | 11.7% | +11.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.5% ±10.3 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.0% ±4.2 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% ±1.5 pts | 96.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.4% ±2.9 pts | 93.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Destrehan?
Owners occupy 74.2% of Destrehan's occupied homes and renters 25.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $320,700 by its owner (±$29,302). The median renter pays $1,257 a month including utilities, and 51.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Destrehan | St. Charles Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $320,700 ±$29,302 | $263,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,257 ±$118 | $1,210 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 51.5% ±15.5 pts | 54.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,895 ±$58 | $1,818 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.2% ±6.4 pts | 82.1% | −8.3 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 25.8% ±6.4 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Housing units | 4,644 ±326 | 20,694 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 14.2% ±9.6 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.2% ±5.3 pts | 77.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.3% ±1.4 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0% ±0.8 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.8% ±0.8 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.4% ±2.0 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.2% ±1.1 pts | 2.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Destrehan work and get to work?
81.4% of Destrehan's workers drive alone and 8.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 12.0%.
| Measure | Destrehan | St. Charles Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.6% ±4.1 pts | 64.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 12.0% ±5.8 pts | 6.7% | +6.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 81.4% ±4.0 pts | 83.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.1% ±2.1 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.1% ±1.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.1% ±3.6 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.3 min ±2.2 | 26.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Destrehan?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Destrehan, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $81,552 (Tract 623.02) to $106,361 (Tract 623.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 623.01St. Charles Parish | 6,945 | $106,361 |
| Tract 623.02St. Charles Parish | 4,291 | $81,552 |
| Tract 622St. Charles Parish | 2,534 | $58,125 |
| Tract 624St. Charles Parish | 1,271 | $51,810 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Destrehan) · Census block assignment files
How does Destrehan compare with other places in Louisiana?
Destrehan ranks 23rd of 251 places in Louisiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 47th | 263 |
| Residents per square mile | 44th | 263 |
| Median household income | 23rd | 251 |
| Per capita income | 37th | 263 |
| Median home value | 13th | 247 |
| Median gross rent | 45th | 229 |
| Poverty rate | 147th | 216 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17th | 229 |
| Median age | 70th | 262 |
| Owner-occupied share | 103rd | 260 |
| Work from home | 46th | 87 |
| Travel time to work | 84th | 260 |
Destrehan's figures with every place in Louisiana (CSV)
Every place in Louisiana, sortable · Compare Destrehan with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Destrehan?
13 of the 57 figures for Destrehan on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Destrehan are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.