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Metairie, LA vs Abita Springs, LA

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- Abita Springs is 0% more densely populated than Metairie.
- People are 7.6% more likely to be married in Abita Springs.
- The Median Age is 4.9 years younger in Abita Springs.
 Metairie, LAAbita Springs, LAUnited States
 Population  Unlock2,622329,725,481
 Female Population51.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.538.4
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 Population - 2010135,882  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock1,957285,036,114
 Population - 1990149,428  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock35.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-3.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock571.593.4
 Land Area23.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Metairie, LAAbita Springs, LAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock3.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock10.0%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock4.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Metairie, LAAbita Springs, LAUnited States
 White69.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock7.8%12.2%
 Asian3.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.4%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock10.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Metairie, LAAbita Springs, LAUnited States
 Married Population49.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock51.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock47.1%50.2%
 Never Married31.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock16.0%10.8%
 Widowed6.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.512.60
 Households60,348  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock66180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children28.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock26.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households24,974  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock13.8%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.2%  Unlock10.8%
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

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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

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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

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Reviews for Abita Springs    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

It's the best place Ive ever lived. Beautiful peaceful, wonderful people, we like it just the way it is - small so don't move  More

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Over 18 years ago

You need to revisit your demographic numbers, as they cannot be accurate. I've scrolled through dozens of photos on the Abita Springs Elementary website only to see  More

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Over 18 years ago

Beautiful and historic. Small, but close to larger utopian suburbia. Wake up to the birds and squirrels, drive a couple of miles for excellent shopping. Great schools.  More

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