Destrehan is a somewhat small town located in the state of Louisiana. With a population of 11,340 people and three associated neighborhoods, Destrehan is the 42nd largest community in Louisiana. Destrehan real estate is some of the most expensive in Louisiana, although Destrehan house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Destrehan is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Destrehan is a town of sales and office workers, managers, and professionals. There are especially a lot of people living in Destrehan who work in management occupations (16.37%), office and administrative support (15.02%), and sales jobs (8.19%). Destrehan is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Destrehan’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. As is often the case in a small town, Destrehan doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The education level of Destrehan ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Destrehan, 43.70% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree. The per capita income in Destrehan in 2022 was $43,847, which is wealthy relative to Louisiana, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $175,388 for a family of four. However, Destrehan contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Destrehan is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Destrehan home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Destrehan residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Destrehan include French, German, Irish, Italian, and English. The most common language spoken in Destrehan is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and French.
