State
Parish
Land Area (mi²)
23.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
6,111.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.00%
Growth Since 2010
2.64%
Metro Population
1,271,320
World Population Review
Metairie, Louisiana Population 2021
142,135
Metairie is a city located in Jefferson Parish Louisiana. Metairie has a 2020 population of 142,135. Metairie is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has increased by 2.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 138,481 in 2010. Metairie reached it's highest population of 144,822 in 2017.
The average household income in Metairie is $83,471 with a poverty rate of 11.83%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $952 per month, and the median house value is $236,900. The median age in Metairie is 41.6 years, 40.2 years for males, and 43.6 years for females.
Metairie Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Metairie was:
- White: 81.09%
- Black or African American: 10.19%
- Asian: 3.97%
- Other race: 2.70%
- Two or more races: 1.79%
- Native American: 0.25%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.01%
The current population of Metairie, Louisiana is 142,135 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 143,481.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 138,481.
Metairie, Louisiana Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,271,320 | 390 | 0.03% |
| 2020 | 1,270,930 | 400 | 0.03% |
| 2019 | 1,270,530 | 400 | 0.03% |
| 2018 | 1,270,130 | -200 | -0.02% |
| 2017 | 1,270,330 | 2,720 | 0.21% |
| 2016 | 1,267,610 | 7,330 | 0.58% |
| 2015 | 1,260,280 | 11,380 | 0.90% |
| 2014 | 1,248,900 | 9,320 | 0.75% |
| 2013 | 1,239,580 | 12,690 | 1.02% |
| 2012 | 1,226,890 | 12,880 | 1.05% |
| 2011 | 1,214,010 | 18,690 | 1.54% |
| 2010 | 1,195,320 | 0.00% |
Metairie Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 115,264 | 81.09% |
| Black or African American | 14,480 | 10.19% |
| Asian | 5,639 | 3.97% |
| Some Other Race | 3,835 | 2.70% |
| Two or More Races | 2,547 | 1.79% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 350 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.01% |
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Metairie Population by Race
Metairie Population Pyramid $2021
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Metairie Population by Age
Metairie Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 59,854 | 2.37 | 61 |
| Married | 26,096 | 3.09 | 77.8 |
| Non Family | 23,770 | 1.22 | 48.6 |
| Female | 7,287 | 3.24 | 48.2 |
| Male | 2,701 | 3.17 | 43.1 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
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Metairie Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,222 | 4.00% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,288 | 5.01% |
| High School Graduate | 29,178 | 27.65% |
| Some College | 22,532 | 21.35% |
| Associates Degree | 5,316 | 5.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 25,152 | 23.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 13,833 | 13.11% |
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Metairie Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Metairie Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76,817 | 72,926 | 31,760 |
| Hispanic | 14,248 | 10,823 | 2,551 |
| Black | 9,371 | 7,798 | 2,139 |
| Asian | 3,977 | 3,337 | 1,925 |
| Other Race | 2,673 | 2,039 | 518 |
| 2+ Races | 1,287 | 1,170 | 497 |
| Native American | 258 | 173 | 84 |
| Islander | 20 | 20 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
Metairie Educational Attainment by Race
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$41,258
Average Earnings
$47,234
Average Male
$35,621
Average Female
Metairie Earnings by Educational Attainment
Metairie Language by Age
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Metairie Language
81.83% of Metairie residents speak only English, while 18.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.02% of the population.
Metairie Language
Metairie Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97,971 | 7,585 | 7.74% |
| Hispanic | 21,969 | 4,845 | 22.05% |
| Black | 14,388 | 3,560 | 24.74% |
| Other | 3,835 | 1,209 | 31.53% |
| Asian | 5,602 | 661 | 11.80% |
| Multiple | 2,529 | 195 | 7.71% |
| Native | 350 | 16 | 4.57% |
11.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.45%
Male Poverty Rate
13.13%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Metairie
The race most likely to be in poverty in Metairie is Other, with 31.53% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Metairie is Native, with 4.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.05%.
Metairie Poverty
Metairie Poverty Rate by Education
Metairie Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
47.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.2%
Male Marriage Rate
44.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Metairie Married by Age and Sex
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Metairie Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Metairie Marital Status by Race
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Metairie Marital Status
Metairie Veterans by War
Metairie Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,283 | 6.63% |
| Black | 497 | 4.65% |
| Hispanic | 418 | 2.66% |
| Other Race | 94 | 3.22% |
| Asian | 43 | 1.02% |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 1.10% |
| Native American | 10 | 2.93% |
Metairie Veterans by Race
Metairie Veterans by Education
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10.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
Metairie Veterans by Education
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65.5%
Labor Force Participation
62.8%
Employment Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
Metairie Employment by Age
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Metairie Employment by Race
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Metairie Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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84.86%
Native Born
15.14%
Foreign Born
9.54%
Non Citizen
5.61%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
84.86% of Metairie residents were born in the United States, with 68.80% having been born in Louisiana. 9.54% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Metairie Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 142,135 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 142,135 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 142,135 | -1,346 | -0.94% |
| 2018 | 143,481 | -1,341 | -0.93% |
| 2017 | 144,822 | 50 | 0.03% |
| 2016 | 144,772 | 2,057 | 1.44% |
| 2015 | 142,715 | 2,641 | 1.89% |
| 2014 | 140,074 | 795 | 0.57% |
| 2013 | 139,279 | 910 | 0.66% |
| 2012 | 138,369 | 451 | 0.33% |
| 2011 | 137,918 | -563 | -0.41% |
| 2010 | 138,481 | 0.00% |