Destrehan, LA Demographics

A map of Destrehan's Population by Race

Destrehan, Louisiana had a population of 11,340 in 2020. It was 68.7% White, 16.5% Black, 1.4% Asian, 9.3% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Destrehan, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Destrehan is the 49th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Destrehan's White Population

7,787 residents of Destrehan identify as White, or 68.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Destrehan larger than the White share of the population of Louisiana (55.8% White). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Destrehan is ranked #210 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Destrehan is more White than neighboring New Sarpy (42.5% White), Hahnville (47.8% White), and St. Rose (40.8% White). Destrehan is less White than neighboring Norco (81.5% White), and Luling (71.1% White).

Destrehan's Black Population

1,876 residents of Destrehan identify as Black, or 16.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Destrehan less than the Black share of the population of Louisiana (31.2% Black). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Destrehan is ranked #291 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Destrehan is more Black than neighboring Norco (7.4% Black), and Luling (15.4% Black). Destrehan is less Black than neighboring New Sarpy (48.3% Black), Hahnville (43.6% Black), and St. Rose (40.4% Black).

Destrehan's Asian Population

161 residents of Destrehan identify as Asian, or 1.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Destrehan roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Louisiana (1.8% Asian). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Destrehan is ranked #82 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Destrehan is more Asian than neighboring New Sarpy (0% Asian), Hahnville (0.6% Asian), Norco (0.5% Asian), and Luling (1.1% Asian). Destrehan is less Asian than neighboring St. Rose (2.1% Asian).

Destrehan's Hispanic Population

1,049 residents of Destrehan identify as Hispanic, or 9.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Destrehan roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Louisiana (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Destrehan is ranked #56 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Destrehan is more Hispanic than neighboring New Sarpy (4.6% Hispanic), Hahnville (5.4% Hispanic), Norco (6% Hispanic), and Luling (7.9% Hispanic). Destrehan is less Hispanic than neighboring St. Rose (13.1% Hispanic).

Destrehan's Native American/Other Population

83 residents of Destrehan identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Destrehan roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Louisiana (1% Native American/Other). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Destrehan is ranked #226 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Destrehan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Norco (0.4% Native American/Other), and St. Rose (0.5% Native American/Other). Destrehan is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Sarpy (0.9% Native American/Other), and Luling (0.8% Native American/Other).

Destrehan's Multiracial Population

384 residents of Destrehan identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Destrehan roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Louisiana (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Destrehan is ranked #233 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Destrehan is more Multiracial than neighboring Hahnville (2% Multiracial), and St. Rose (3.1% Multiracial). Destrehan is less Multiracial than neighboring New Sarpy (3.6% Multiracial), Norco (4.3% Multiracial), and Luling (3.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.