Destrehan, LA Demographics

A map of Destrehan's Population by Race

Destrehan, Louisiana has an estimated population of 11,619, a slight increase from the 11,340 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.6% White, 16.5% Black, 9.9% Hispanic, 2.8% Asian, 2.0% Multiracial, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Destrehan, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Destrehan has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Louisiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Destrehan, that probability was 49.1% in 2020 and 50.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Destrehan is ranked the 47th most populous place in Louisiana, out of 489 places. 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 was ranked the 49th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Destrehan's White Population

7,853 residents of Destrehan, or 67.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Destrehan is considerably higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Destrehan ranks 210th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Destrehan's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Destrehan's population has decreased from 68.7% to 67.6%.

Destrehan is more White than neighboring New Sarpy (50.4% White), Hahnville (55.3% White), St. Rose (33.5% White), and Luling (65.8% White). Destrehan is less White than neighboring Norco (83.7% White).

Destrehan's Black Population

1,918 residents of Destrehan, or 16.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Destrehan is considerably lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Destrehan ranks 291st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Destrehan's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. Black residents' share of Destrehan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 16.5%.

Destrehan is more Black than neighboring Norco (5% Black). Destrehan is less Black than neighboring New Sarpy (46.8% Black), Hahnville (23.6% Black), St. Rose (40.9% Black), and Luling (20.2% Black).

Destrehan's Asian Population

331 residents of Destrehan, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Destrehan is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Destrehan ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Destrehan's Asian population has grown by an estimated 105.6%. Asian residents' share of Destrehan's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.8%.

Destrehan is more Asian than neighboring New Sarpy (1.1% Asian), Hahnville (0% Asian), Norco (0.2% Asian), St. Rose (0.4% Asian), and Luling (0.3% Asian).

Destrehan's Hispanic Population

1,148 residents of Destrehan, or 9.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Destrehan is slightly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Destrehan ranks 56th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Destrehan's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Destrehan's population has increased from 9.3% to 9.9%.

Destrehan is more Hispanic than neighboring New Sarpy (0% Hispanic), Norco (1.3% Hispanic), and Luling (4.7% Hispanic). Destrehan is less Hispanic than neighboring Hahnville (15.9% Hispanic), and St. Rose (19.3% Hispanic).

Destrehan's Native American/Other Population

136 residents of Destrehan, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Destrehan is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Destrehan ranks 230th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Destrehan's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 63.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Destrehan's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.2%.

Destrehan is more Native American/Other than neighboring New Sarpy (0% Native American/Other), and Hahnville (0.9% Native American/Other). Destrehan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Norco (9.5% Native American/Other), St. Rose (1.5% Native American/Other), and Luling (2.4% Native American/Other).

Destrehan's Multiracial Population

233 residents of Destrehan, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Destrehan is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Destrehan ranks 238th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Destrehan's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 39.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Destrehan's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.0%.

Destrehan is more Multiracial than neighboring New Sarpy (1.8% Multiracial), and Norco (0.3% Multiracial). Destrehan is less Multiracial than neighboring Hahnville (4.3% Multiracial), St. Rose (4.5% Multiracial), and Luling (6.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.