2025 Compare Cities People:
Chicago, IL vs Metairie, LA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Metairie is 0% more densely populated than Chicago.
- People are 29.9% more likely to be married in Metairie.
- The Median Age is 7.3 years older in Metairie.
 Chicago, ILMetairie, LAUnited States
 Population  Unlock140,590329,725,481
 Female Population51.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 space3
 Population - 20102,697,480  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock146,136285,036,114
 Population - 19902,783,726  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-1.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-3.8%  Unlock30.8%
 space4
 Population Density  Unlock6,054.493.4
 Land Area227.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
 space
 Est. Total Population By Age
 Chicago, ILMetairie, LAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.0%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3419.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.0%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.0%1.9%
 space1
 Race
 Chicago, ILMetairie, LAUnited States
 White33.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock9.9%12.2%
 Asian6.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.6%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock14.6%18.4%
 space2
 Marriage & Family
 Chicago, ILMetairie, LAUnited States
 Married Population37.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock47.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.3%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock50.9%50.2%
 Never Married48.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.5%10.8%
 Widowed5.0%  Unlock5.6%
 space5
 Household Size  Unlock2.322.60
 Households1,112,581  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock35,37480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children27.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock45.5%42.9%
 Non Family Households537,756  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock14.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children17.1%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

   |    Reply

Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

   |    Reply

I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Chicago

Reviews for Metairie    11 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

I've been to Metairie a few times on bisiness, but I can't wait to go back and stay for a while. Lovely town nice people, lovely places. Lots to do. I recommend it  More

   |    Reply

For Metairie, & New Orleans in general: Briefly, as a Geologist who has lived here for 30+ years, my view of the outlook for the New Orleans area is decidedly gloomy.   More

   |    Reply

Metairie is not a city in the strictest terms. It’s a developed unincorporated area of Jefferson Parish that’s inextricably linked to the Metro New Orleans Area. Metaire  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Metairie


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.