Harahan, LA is a small city located in the state of Louisiana. According to the latest census, the population of Harahan is 9,137 people with a population density of 4,597 people per square mile. This city offers many benefits to its residents such as local businesses, year-round outdoor activities, and other organizations that help shape their community.
Local businesses in Harahan range from family owned restaurants and shops like the local favorite Forbs Grocery to national ones like Starbucks and Chili's. Residents can also enjoy activities such as fishing at nearby lakes and rivers or biking along the Mississippi River Levee Trail which runs through the city. Other organizations that promote community spirit include Friends of Harahan, an organization dedicated to preserving local culture and history; Mardi Gras krewes that parade annually on Fat Tuesday; East Jefferson Rotary Club; and more. There are also several annual sporting events hosted in Harahan such as their youth baseball teams Little League games during springtime at Turchin Stadium, home to Tulane University's Green Wave Baseball team.
The population in Harahan is 9,137. There are 4,544 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Harahan is 47.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Harahan is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Harahan
- 56.2% are married
- 15.3% are divorced
- 30.2% are married with children
- 13.7% have children, but are single
Race in Harahan
- 89.1% are White
- 3.9% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 6.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander