City profile · Louisiana · Census ACS 2023

Terrytown, LA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Terrytown - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

25,844
Residents
$56,944
Median income
$212,000
Median home
$1,331
Median rent (state)

Terrytown - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Terrytown places in the 30th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

30th
percentile, household income
46th
percentile, home value
48th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Terrytown, LA

Louisiana's Terrytown is a small city, with 25,844 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Terrytown households earn a median of $56,944 annually, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 15.8%. Terrytown's housing stock carries a median value of $212,000, and the median resident age is 34.6 years. About 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 62.0% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 70.3°F with 65.9 inches of precipitation per year.

Living costs in Louisiana run below the national norm: the state registers 88.2 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Well Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,331 monthly. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Louisiana run around $212, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 98.3 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

25,844 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Louisiana

Median Household Income

$56,944 /yr

Poverty 15.8%

Cost of Living Index (state)

88.2 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Louisiana average

How does Terrytown compare to other US cities?

Where Terrytown sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 30% higher than other cities
Home value 46% pricier than other cities
Median rent 48% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Terrytown against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Louisiana only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Louisiana-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places Terrytown toward the top of Louisiana's cities

Among the 477 Louisiana cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Terrytown ranks #1 - the 87th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Terrytown only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#168 of 426
61st percentile in Louisiana
Median Gross Rent
#1 of 477
87th percentile in Louisiana
Median Home Value
#94 of 419
78th percentile in Louisiana
Poverty Rate
#220 of 475
53rd percentile in Louisiana
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#90 of 477
81st percentile in Louisiana

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Louisiana only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

30thIncome percentile

30th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Terrytown's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$212,000 Among the most affordable more affordable than 54% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Terrytown $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Terrytown, LA Terrytown, LA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Terrytown, LA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Terrytown, LA median $56,944/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Terrytown, LA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Terrytown, LA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 25.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 15.8%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 62.0%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
25,844
Median Income
$56,944
Median Home Value
$212,000
Median Age
34.6
Poverty Rate
15.8%
Labor force participation
62.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
25.5%

Climate

Avg Temperature
70.3°F
Annual Precipitation
65.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"

Schools

Total Schools
5
Public schools in this city

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
71.5%
Carpool
18.1%
Public Transit
1.7%
Walk
0.5%
Work from Home
6.9%
Other
1.3%

Based on 11,570 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Louisiana - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$40
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$42
avg/month
Total Utilities
$212
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Louisiana state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Louisiana state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Terrytown sits in

Cost of Living Index
88.2
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,331/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
98.3 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Louisiana

New Iberia
27,926 people
Laplace
28,480 people
Slidell
28,664 people
Chalmette
22,447 people
Ruston
22,224 people
Bayou Cane
22,143 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Terrytown's 25,844 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Fort Washington, MD
25,843 people
Key West, FL
25,824 people
Ballenger Creek, MD
25,866 people
Grandview, MO
25,821 people
Moscow, ID
25,868 people
Derby, KS
25,801 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Terrytown's $56,944 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Windsor, IL
$56,944 median income
Sauk Village, IL
$56,946 median income
Ferndale, PA
$56,951 median income
Huntington Park, CA
$56,952 median income
Brewster, OH
$56,953 median income
Jeffersonville, KY
$56,932 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Terrytown, LA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Terrytown, LA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 32.3% 34.9% 18.5% 9.8% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 34.6% White 32.3% Black or African American 34.9% Asian 4.0% American Indian 0.5% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 18.5% Two or more races 9.8% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Terrytown compares to nearby Louisiana cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Terrytown (this city) 25,844 $56,944
New Iberia 27,926 $50,802
Laplace 28,480 $68,028
Slidell 28,664 $66,657
Census ACS 5-year FIPS LA NOAA Normals NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Terrytown, LA?

What is the population of Terrytown, LA? +

25,844 people live in Terrytown, LA according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Terrytown, LA? +

In Terrytown, the typical household earns $56,944 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Terrytown? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Terrytown; the closest available measure is the Louisiana state average, a cost of living index of 88.2 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Louisiana vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Terrytown, LA? +

A typical home in Terrytown is worth $212,000, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Terrytown? +

The average annual temperature in Terrytown runs 70.3°F, 65.9 inches of precipitation. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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