Arabi is a CDP located in St. Bernard Parish Louisiana. Arabi has a 2024 population of 4,406. Arabi is currently growing at a rate of 1.26% annually and its population has increased by 4.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,207 in 2020.
The average household income in Arabi is $69,707 with a poverty rate of 21.19%. The median age in Arabi is 40.5 years: 40.8 years for males, and 40 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Arabi was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,918 | 67.92% |
| Black or African American | 649 | 15.11% |
| Two or more races | 362 | 8.43% |
| Asian | 241 | 5.61% |
| Other race | 126 | 2.93% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,831 | 2.34 | 71 | 29 |
| Non Family | 804 | 1.31 | 64.7 | 35.3 |
| Married | 607 | 3.15 | 86.3 | 13.7 |
| Female | 275 | 3 | 60.7 | 39.3 |
| Male | 145 | 3.47 | 61.4 | 38.6 |
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Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
71.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 449 | 15% |
| Associates Degree | 231 | 7.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 394 | 13.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 281 | 9.39% |
| High School Graduate | 873 | 29.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 141 | 4.71% |
| Some College | 624 | 20.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,060 | 1,714 | 502 |
| Black | 382 | 230 | 42 |
| Hispanic | 346 | 308 | 59 |
| 2+ Races | 204 | 180 | 31 |
| Asian | 162 | 132 | 63 |
| Other Race | 55 | 49 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 89.09%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 38.89%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,224 | $49,310 | $47,419 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,250 | $54,583 | $56,569 |
| High School Graduate | $52,986 | $68,667 | $43,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $55,250 | $13,611 |
| Overall | $47,061 | $54,160 | $37,750 |
| Some College | $34,766 | $48,000 | $30,301 |
$47,061
Average Earnings
$54,160
Average Male
$37,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.47% of Arabi residents speak only English, while 12.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,735 | 571 | 20.88% |
| Black | 649 | 134 | 20.65% |
| Asian | 241 | 100 | 41.49% |
| Hispanic | 522 | 95 | 18.2% |
| Multiple | 362 | 87 | 24.03% |
21.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.86%
Male Poverty Rate
23.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Arabi is Asian, with 41.49% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Arabi is Hispanic, with 18.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.22%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 27.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.68% |
| Some College | 18.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 70.93% |
| Female Unemployed | 41.13% |
| Female Employed | 13.99% |
| Male Employed | 4.52% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,509 | $88,156 |
| Households | $49,071 | $69,707 |
| Married Families | $79,349 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,889 | $41,549 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.0%
Male Marriage Rate
36.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
258
Number of Veterans
223
Male Veterans
35
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 109 |
| Vietnam | 70 |
| First Gulf War | 66 |
| World War II | 7 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 78 |
| 65 to 74 | 52 |
| 75+ | 48 |
| 18 to 34 | 44 |
| 55 to 64 | 36 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 246 | 10.52% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 4.4% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 2.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.2%
Labor Force Participation
54.2%
Employment Rate
10%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.59%
Born in Arabi
90.53%
Native Born
9.47%
Foreign Born
4.19%
Non Citizen
5.28%
Naturalized
90.53% of Arabi residents were born in the United States, with 79.59% having been born in Louisiana. 4.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,406 | 55 | 1.26% |
| 2023 | 4,351 | 55 | 1.28% |
| 2022 | 4,296 | 216 | 5.29% |
| 2021 | 4,080 | -127 | -3.02% |
| 2020 | 4,207 | -180 | -4.1% |
| 2019 | 4,387 | -114 | -2.53% |
| 2018 | 4,501 | 182 | 4.21% |
| 2017 | 4,319 | -223 | -4.91% |
| 2016 | 4,542 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2015 | 4,544 | 23 | 0.51% |
| 2014 | 4,521 | 216 | 5.02% |
| 2013 | 4,305 | 618 | 16.76% |
| 2012 | 3,687 | 315 | 9.34% |
| 2011 | 3,372 | -263 | -7.24% |
| 2010 | 3,635 | 0 | 0% |