Metairie, LA Demographics

A map of Metairie's Population by Race

Metairie, Louisiana has an estimated population of 139,729, a slight decrease from the 143,507 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.3% White, 18.2% Hispanic, 9.8% Black, 4.0% Multiracial, 3.1% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Metairie, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Metairie has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Metairie, that probability was 56.4% in 2020 and 54.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Metairie is ranked the 4th 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). Metairie was ranked the 4th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Metairie's White Population

89,787 residents of Metairie, or 64.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Metairie is higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Metairie ranks 247th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metairie's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Metairie's population has increased from 62.1% to 64.3%.

Metairie is more White than neighboring Jefferson (63.7% White), Elmwood (43% White), and Bridge City (24.4% White). Metairie is less White than neighboring River Ridge (75.1% White), and Harahan (82.9% White).

Metairie's Black Population

13,762 residents of Metairie, or 9.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Metairie is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Metairie ranks 333rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metairie's Black population has declined by an estimated 13.0%. Black residents' share of Metairie's population has decreased from 11.0% to 9.8%.

Metairie is more Black than neighboring River Ridge (8.1% Black), and Harahan (3.4% Black). Metairie is less Black than neighboring Jefferson (19.7% Black), Elmwood (26.1% Black), and Bridge City (34.9% Black).

Metairie's Asian Population

4,271 residents of Metairie, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Metairie is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Metairie ranks 30th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metairie's Asian population has declined by an estimated 22.0%. Asian residents' share of Metairie's population has decreased from 3.8% to 3.1%.

Metairie is more Asian than neighboring Jefferson (2.3% Asian), River Ridge (0.5% Asian), Harahan (2.8% Asian), and Bridge City (0.6% Asian). Metairie is less Asian than neighboring Elmwood (11.5% Asian).

Metairie's Hispanic Population

25,500 residents of Metairie, or 18.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Metairie is considerably higher than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Metairie ranks 13th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metairie's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 7.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Metairie's population has decreased from 19.1% to 18.2%.

Metairie is more Hispanic than neighboring Jefferson (11.5% Hispanic), Elmwood (14.7% Hispanic), River Ridge (11.7% Hispanic), and Harahan (8.3% Hispanic). Metairie is less Hispanic than neighboring Bridge City (35.9% Hispanic).

Metairie's Native American/Other Population

789 residents of Metairie, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Metairie is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Metairie ranks 220th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metairie's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 27.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Metairie's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Metairie is more Native American/Other than neighboring Jefferson (0.1% Native American/Other), and Elmwood (0.4% Native American/Other). Metairie is less Native American/Other than neighboring River Ridge (1.1% Native American/Other), Harahan (1.1% Native American/Other), and Bridge City (2.4% Native American/Other).

Metairie's Multiracial Population

5,620 residents of Metairie, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Metairie is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Metairie ranks 267th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metairie's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 22.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Metairie's population has increased from 3.2% to 4.0%.

Metairie is more Multiracial than neighboring Jefferson (2.7% Multiracial), River Ridge (3.5% Multiracial), Harahan (1.5% Multiracial), and Bridge City (1.8% Multiracial). Metairie is less Multiracial than neighboring Elmwood (4.3% 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.