Metairie is a CDP located in Jefferson Parish Louisiana. Metairie has a 2024 population of 140,307. Metairie is currently growing at a rate of 0.09% annually and its population has increased by 1.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 138,511 in 2020.
The average household income in Metairie is $98,397 with a poverty rate of 11.7%. The median age in Metairie is 42.4 years: 40.1 years for males, and 45.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Metairie was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 103,164 | 73.66% |
| Black or African American | 15,223 | 10.87% |
| Two or more races | 11,289 | 8.06% |
| Asian | 5,552 | 3.96% |
| Other race | 4,141 | 2.96% |
| Native American | 661 | 0.47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.01% |
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 | 60,634 | 2.3 | 62.8 | 37.2 |
| Married | 25,703 | 3.04 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
| Non Family | 25,108 | 1.19 | 51.7 | 48.3 |
| Female | 6,898 | 3.36 | 48.9 | 51.1 |
| Male | 2,925 | 2.93 | 55.4 | 44.6 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
62.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,258 | 4.13% |
| Associates Degree | 7,164 | 6.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 25,967 | 25.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 14,309 | 13.87% |
| High School Graduate | 26,304 | 25.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,477 | 3.37% |
| Some College | 21,685 | 21.02% |
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 | 74,251 | 70,848 | 31,189 |
| Hispanic | 12,280 | 9,419 | 2,941 |
| Black | 9,576 | 8,654 | 2,682 |
| 2+ Races | 6,663 | 5,853 | 2,087 |
| Asian | 4,305 | 3,915 | 2,545 |
| Other Race | 2,775 | 2,013 | 583 |
| Native American | 422 | 205 | 120 |
| Islander | 16 | 16 | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,138 | $71,478 | $53,233 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,734 | $90,962 | $67,854 |
| High School Graduate | $36,427 | $42,082 | $29,417 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,286 | $27,162 | $14,967 |
| Overall | $49,544 | $54,414 | $45,340 |
| Some College | $41,710 | $46,856 | $37,829 |
$49,544
Average Earnings
$54,414
Average Male
$45,340
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.62% of Metairie residents speak only English, while 17.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94,565 | 7,299 | 7.72% |
| Hispanic | 19,420 | 4,156 | 21.4% |
| Black | 15,116 | 3,441 | 22.76% |
| Multiple | 11,281 | 1,298 | 11.51% |
| Asian | 5,496 | 935 | 17.01% |
| Other | 4,115 | 898 | 21.82% |
| Native | 661 | 122 | 18.46% |
11.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.01%
Male Poverty Rate
11.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Metairie is Black, with 22.76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Metairie is White, with 7.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.59% |
| High School | 11.12% |
| Some College | 9.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 31.86% |
| Male Unemployed | 26.35% |
| Female Employed | 5.39% |
| Male Employed | 5.32% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,170 | $122,014 |
| Households | $72,070 | $98,397 |
| Married Families | $111,550 | $142,411 |
| Non Families | $45,938 | $60,895 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.2%
Male Marriage Rate
45.0%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
5,715
Number of Veterans
5,390
Male Veterans
325
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2,133 |
| Second Gulf War | 874 |
| First Gulf War | 741 |
| Korea | 621 |
| World War II | 211 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 1,999 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,671 |
| 35 to 54 | 980 |
| 55 to 64 | 885 |
| 18 to 34 | 180 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,875 | 5.69% |
| Black | 455 | 4.15% |
| Hispanic | 449 | 3.24% |
| 2+ Races | 186 | 2.43% |
| Other Race | 108 | 3.48% |
| Asian | 83 | 1.81% |
| Native American | 8 | 1.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64%
Labor Force Participation
61%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
68.16%
Born in Metairie
86.52%
Native Born
13.48%
Foreign Born
7.91%
Non Citizen
5.57%
Naturalized
86.52% of Metairie residents were born in the United States, with 68.16% having been born in Louisiana. 7.91% 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 | 140,307 | 131 | 0.09% |
| 2023 | 140,176 | 130 | 0.09% |
| 2022 | 140,046 | -544 | -0.39% |
| 2021 | 140,590 | 2,079 | 1.5% |
| 2020 | 138,511 | -3,624 | -2.55% |
| 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 | 0% |