About Metairie
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Metairie Demographic Information
- Age Ranges
- Population
- Income
- Households
- Schools
| Age Ranges | |
|---|---|
| 0-9 | 11.12% |
| 10-17 | 9.23% |
| 18-29 | 15.34% |
| 30-39 | 14.82% |
| 40-49 | 15.49% |
| 50-64 | 17.49% |
| 65 & Over | 16.51% |
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Land Area | 23.21 sq mi |
| Total Population | 145,001 |
| Population Density Ranking (National) | 79th percentile |
| Population Density Ranking (State) | 86th percentile |
| Population Growth Rate | 0 |
| Population Growth Rate Ranking (National) | 23rd percentile |
| Population Growth Rate Ranking (State) | 41st percentile |
| Income | |
|---|---|
| Median Income | $42,808 |
| Average Income Households W/ Children | $73,084 |
| Median Income Ranking (National) | 54th percentile |
| Median Income Ranking (State) | 77th percentile |
| Average Income Households W/ Children Ranking (National) | 77th percentile |
| Average Income Households W/ Children Ranking (State) | 87th percentile |
| Households | |
|---|---|
| Married | 47th percentile |
| Single | 53rd percentile |
| Married With Children | 19th percentile |
| Married With No Children | 28th percentile |
| Single With Children | 7th percentile |
| Single With No Children | 46th percentile |
| Schools | |
|---|---|
| School District Name | JEFFERSON PARISH |
| Student/Teacher Ratio | 13.77 : 1 |
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