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Slidell, LA vs Destrehan, LA

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- Destrehan is 0% more densely populated than Slidell.
- People are 26.0% more likely to be married in Destrehan.
- The Median Age is 2.0 years older in Destrehan.
 Slidell, LADestrehan, LAUnited States
 Population  Unlock11,827329,725,481
 Female Population53.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population46.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock4038.4
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 Population - 201027,342  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock11,260285,036,114
 Population - 199024,124  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-2.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now14.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,994.193.4
 Land Area15.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Slidell, LADestrehan, LAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock8.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock10.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock12.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.4%1.9%
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 Race
 Slidell, LADestrehan, LAUnited States
 White69.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock13.6%12.2%
 Asian2.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.7%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Slidell, LADestrehan, LAUnited States
 Married Population46.2%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock56.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock41.8%50.2%
 Never Married29.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.6%10.8%
 Widowed8.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.742.60
 Households10,680  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,46780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children25.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock48.5%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,564  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock14.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.8%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Slidell    8 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

it is too close to new orleans east where there their crime has spread, had recent robberies. It is no longer nice to live. Sales tax rate has also increased in the  More

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Over 17 years ago

Crime is very little in my apartment  More

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Over 17 years ago

We are new to this city and state and would like more information as to finding affordable housing for low income  More

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Reviews for Destrehan    2 Reviews

If you want to avoid the hustle and bustle of New Orleans, then Destrehan is a great place to look. The crime is significantly lower, and the schools are the best in  More

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We are being transferred to the New Orleans area and are thinking about buying a home in Destrehan, specifically in Ormand Subdivision. Destrehan is approximately 20  More

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