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Opelousas, LA

Founded 1720St. Landry ParishElev. 21 m
Population
15,662
Median home
$113,000
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
13
Sex offenders
3

Overview

About Opelousas

With about 15,662 residents, Opelousas is one of Louisiana's notable places. Opelousas was founded in 1720 and sits in St. Landry Parish. The median age is 34.3 and the median household income is $36,260. Homes carry a median value of $113,000, and about 51% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (78.5%). Around 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 24 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
15,662
Median age
34.3
Median household income
$36,260
Per-capita income
$19,584
Poverty rate
34%
High-school grad or higher
78.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
Unemployment
10.3%
Avg. commute
24.2 min
Work from home
5.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White16.1%
Hispanic or Latino2.6%
Black78.5%
Workforce by occupation
Service27%
Management, business, science & arts22.9%
Production, transportation & material moving22.1%
Sales & office20.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$113,000
Median gross rent
$734/mo
Owner-occupied
50.6%
Median year built
1973
Households
5,945
Avg. household size
2.55

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Opelousas has 13 public schools — 4 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading75%
Math54%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Magnet Academy for Cultural ArtsHighGrades 7–12
Northwest High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Opelousas Senior High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Creswell Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–6
Opelousas Junior High SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Opelousas Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–6
Plaisance Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–8
Grolee Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4
Northeast Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4
Park Vista Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4
St. Landry Charter SchoolElementaryGrades 1–5charter
JS Clark Leadership AcademyOthercharter
St. Landry Parish Head Start Opelousas

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime337% above national
Opelousas1,686
Louisiana584
United States386
↓ 31% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime196% above national
Opelousas5,775
Louisiana2,620
United States1,952
↓ 28% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Opelousas Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Opelousas.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · St. Landry County
Cold waveRelatively High
DroughtRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Opelousas is in St. Landry County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Opelousas was founded in 1720 and sits in St. Landry Parish. Elevation ~21 m.

Map of Opelousas
Opelousas, LA
Where Opelousas is
New OrleansBaton RougeShreveportLafayetteLake CharlesKennerOpelousas
Historic places

14 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Labyche-Estorge HouseOld Federal BuildingPoiret PlaceLamorandier-Prudhomme-Jackson HousePrudhomme, Michel, HouseSt. Landry Catholic ChurchOpelousas City HallSt. Landry Lumber Company
Notable people from Opelousas
Rod MilburnCharles E. NashAndre B. RomanHarry SwinneyCharles Michael JarrellPaul PrudhommeKeon ColemanSummrsRichard EasthamDominic Carmon
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Nearby cities
Carencro (15 mi)Eunice (20 mi)Scott (20 mi)Lafayette (22 mi)Crowley (27 mi)Broussard (28 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Opelousas, LA (3)

Public sex-offender registry records for Opelousas, Louisiana.

Joseph Kirk Miller, 45ABSCONDER
Opelousas · 70570
AKA Lil Kirk Miller
Thomas Lee Hall, 60
Opelousas · St. Landry County · 70570
William Scott Thomas, 39
Opelousas · St. Landry County · 70570

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

Opelousas — frequently asked

What is the population of Opelousas, Louisiana?
Opelousas has a population of about 15,662, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Opelousas?
The median home value in Opelousas is $113,000, and the median gross rent is $734/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Opelousas safe? What is the crime rate?
Opelousas Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 1,686 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Opelousas face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates St. Landry County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, drought, ice storm.
How many schools are in Opelousas?
Opelousas has 13 public schools (4 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Opelousas?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Opelousas. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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