Destrehan Cdp, Louisiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 11260 residents, 400 households, and 290 families in the census designated place. The population density was 1628.7 people per square mile (628.84/kmē), making its Louisiana's 83rd most densely populated census designated place. There were 3742 housing units at an average density of 541.5 per square mile (209.07/kmē). The average household size was 3.05 people, and the average family size was 3.34 people. In the census designated place the population was distributed as follows: 32.4% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 6.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.9 males. The median age is 34.8 years, The median age of males and females living in Destrehan Cdp was 34.4 and 35.2 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the census designated place was 84.64% White, 12.78% Black or African American, 0.12% American Indian, 1.04% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.85% from two or more races and 0.57% Other races.
The median income for a household in the census designated place was $63425, it is the fourth wealthiest census designated place in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the census designated place was $68870, it is eighth wealthiest census designated place by median family income in Louisiana. The per capita income for the census designated place was $25435, it is 13th wealthiest census designated place by per capita income in Louisiana. The median income was $30944, Males had a median income of $41618 versus $21966 for females.
In 2000, 3824 pupils and students, of which 48.43% are male and 51.57% are female, 33.96% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 9% nursery or pri school, 4.18% kindergarten, 48.82% elementary school, 22.7% high school and 15.3% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1783 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1783 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1783 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1744 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1738 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1742 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1739 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1745 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1751 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1754 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1754 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 165 | 179 | 344 |
| Kindergarten | 60 | 100 | 160 |
| Elementary school | 966 | 901 | 1867 |
| High school | 446 | 422 | 868 |
| College or graduate school | 215 | 370 | 585 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destrehan CDP, Louisiana | $63425 | $68870 | $25435 |
| St. Charles Parish, Louisiana | $45139 | $50562 | $19054 |
| Louisiana, United States | $32566 | $39774 | $16912 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |