Terrytown is a CDP located in Jefferson Parish Louisiana. Terrytown has a 2024 population of 26,569. Terrytown is currently growing at a rate of 0.88% annually and its population has increased by 2.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 26,044 in 2020.
The average household income in Terrytown is $72,553 with a poverty rate of 16.21%. The median age in Terrytown is 33.9 years: 33.2 years for males, and 34.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Terrytown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 10,569 | 40.49% |
| White | 8,278 | 31.71% |
| Other race | 4,193 | 16.06% |
| Two or more races | 1,913 | 7.33% |
| Asian | 1,031 | 3.95% |
| Native American | 121 | 0.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,814 | 2.96 | 46.4 | 53.6 |
| Married | 3,317 | 4.03 | 69.6 | 30.4 |
| Non Family | 3,148 | 1.18 | 34.5 | 65.5 |
| Female | 1,426 | 4.21 | 27.8 | 72.2 |
| Male | 923 | 3.25 | 32.2 | 67.8 |
3.82
Average Family Size
2.96
Average Household Size
46.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,185 | 7.28% |
| Associates Degree | 1,201 | 7.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,155 | 19.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,000 | 6.14% |
| High School Graduate | 5,037 | 30.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,401 | 8.61% |
| Some College | 3,300 | 20.27% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,494 | 5,857 | 1,655 |
| White | 5,119 | 4,773 | 1,460 |
| Hispanic | 4,169 | 2,541 | 635 |
| Other Race | 2,276 | 986 | 234 |
| 2+ Races | 854 | 673 | 331 |
| Asian | 627 | 577 | 363 |
| Native American | 34 | 34 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 57.89%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,878 | $39,442 | $53,875 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,389 | $0 | $55,886 |
| High School Graduate | $28,816 | $30,202 | $22,156 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,207 | $29,621 | $15,361 |
| Overall | $34,215 | $34,088 | $34,562 |
| Some College | $34,826 | $36,219 | $33,375 |
$34,215
Average Earnings
$34,088
Average Male
$34,562
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
67.79% of Terrytown residents speak only English, while 32.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7,931 | 2,147 | 27.07% |
| Black | 10,539 | 1,853 | 17.58% |
| Other | 4,182 | 1,092 | 26.11% |
| White | 6,717 | 372 | 5.54% |
| Multiple | 1,909 | 336 | 17.6% |
| Asian | 1,031 | 22 | 2.13% |
16.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.09%
Male Poverty Rate
14.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Terrytown is Hispanic, with 27.07% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Terrytown is Asian, with 2.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.1%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22% |
| Some College | 13.06% |
| High School | 12.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.84% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 38.03% |
| Male Unemployed | 34.48% |
| Male Employed | 12.75% |
| Female Employed | 8.24% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,833 | $87,803 |
| Households | $56,877 | $72,553 |
| Married Families | $98,732 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,354 | $41,255 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.9%
Male Marriage Rate
37.6%
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
1,049
Number of Veterans
923
Male Veterans
126
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 301 |
| Vietnam | 203 |
| First Gulf War | 158 |
| Korea | 57 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 318 |
| 55 to 64 | 252 |
| 75+ | 244 |
| 65 to 74 | 155 |
| 18 to 34 | 80 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 514 | 7.74% |
| Black | 466 | 6.13% |
| Hispanic | 87 | 1.79% |
| Native American | 34 | 100% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 2.25% |
| Other Race | 10 | 0.39% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.9%
Labor Force Participation
63.5%
Employment Rate
8.3%
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
65.42%
Born in Terrytown
77.71%
Native Born
22.29%
Foreign Born
16.38%
Non Citizen
5.91%
Naturalized
77.71% of Terrytown residents were born in the United States, with 65.42% having been born in Louisiana. 16.38% 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 | 26,569 | 232 | 0.88% |
| 2023 | 26,337 | 232 | 0.89% |
| 2022 | 26,105 | 717 | 2.82% |
| 2021 | 25,388 | -656 | -2.52% |
| 2020 | 26,044 | 1,091 | 4.37% |
| 2019 | 24,953 | 709 | 2.92% |
| 2018 | 24,244 | 28 | 0.12% |
| 2017 | 24,216 | -743 | -2.98% |
| 2016 | 24,959 | 49 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 24,910 | 1,010 | 4.23% |
| 2014 | 23,900 | -318 | -1.31% |
| 2013 | 24,218 | 726 | 3.09% |
| 2012 | 23,492 | 871 | 3.85% |
| 2011 | 22,621 | -698 | -2.99% |
| 2010 | 23,319 | 0 | 0% |