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Population of Opelousas, Louisiana

StateLouisiana
Land Area (mi²)7.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)1,970.5/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-0.54% (-85)
Growth Since 2020-6.42% (-1071)
Rank in State32th
Rank in Country2869th

The population of Opelousas, LA in 2022 is estimated to be 15,616. This is a decrease of -0.54% (-85 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population in Metro Area of Opelousas by Year

2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.

YearPopulationGrowthGrowth Rate

Population of Opelousas by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Opelousas by Age

Opelousas Population Pyramid 2022
Opelousas Median Age
36.2
Total
31.6
Male
40.3
Female
Opelousas Sex Ratio
45.99%
7,674
Male
54.01%
9,013
Female
Opelousas Age Dependency Ratio
34.2
Old Age Dependency Ratio
50.2
Child Dependency Ratio
Opelousas Adults
12,145
Adults
(3,098 of whom are seniors) in Opelousas.

Population of Opelousas by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate