Harahan is home to roughly 8,939 residents. Harahan sits in Jefferson Parish. The median age is 47.1 and the median household income is $78,222. Homes carry a median value of $309,400, and about 77% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (85%). Around 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.
Common questions
Harahan — frequently asked
What is the population of Harahan, Louisiana?
Harahan has a population of about 8,939, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Harahan?
The median home value in Harahan is $309,400, and the median gross rent is $1,052/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Harahan safe? What is the crime rate?
Harahan Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 185 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Harahan face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Jefferson County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including coastal flooding, hurricane, lightning.
How many schools are in Harahan?
Harahan has 1 public schools (1 elementary). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Harahan?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Harahan. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.