Destrehan, Louisiana
Census-designated place in Louisiana, United States
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Destrehan is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States. At the 2020 census, its population was 11,340.[2] It is located on the east bank of the Mississippi River. Destrehan is part of the New Orleans—Metairie—Kenner metropolitan statistical area.
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Destrehan Plantation, est. 1780–1790 | |
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| Coordinates: 29°57′44″N 90°22′09″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | St. Charles |
| Named after | Jean Noël Destréhan |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.98 sq mi (18.07 km2) |
| • Land | 5.97 sq mi (15.46 km2) |
| • Water | 1.01 sq mi (2.61 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3.0 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 11,340 |
| • Density | 1,900.3/sq mi (733.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Postal code | 70047 |
| Area code | 985 |
| FIPS code | 22-20820 |
Etymology
The community is named after Jean Noël Destréhan (1754–1823), who was twice President of the Orleans Territory's legislative council during his service there in 1806 and 1811. He was elected to the United States Senate when Louisiana became a state in 1812, but he resigned after a month. He served in the Louisiana State Senate from 1812 to 1817.[3]
Destrehan Plantation, his former home, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The main house has been restored and is one of the attractions on the Great River Road along the Mississippi River.
Geography
Destrehan is located at 29°57′44″N 90°22′9″W (29.962307, -90.369160).[4]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 7.9 square miles (20 km2), of which 6.9 square miles (18 km2) are land and 1.0-square-mile (2.6 km2) (12.41%) is water.
Demographics
Destrehan first appeared as census designated place in the 1980 U.S. census.[9]
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Destrehan had a population of 11,340. The median age was 40.2 years. 24.7% of residents were under the age of 18 and 15.9% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 94.0 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 90.5 males age 18 and over.[13][14]
97.7% of residents lived in urban areas, while 2.3% lived in rural areas.[15]
There were 4,151 households in Destrehan, including 3,334 families. Of all households, 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 58.9% were married-couple households, 13.3% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 22.8% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 18.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[13][16]
There were 4,317 housing units, of which 3.8% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.7% and the rental vacancy rate was 7.3%.[13]
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 7,787 | 68.67% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1,876 | 16.54% |
| Native American | 33 | 0.29% |
| Asian | 161 | 1.42% |
| Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.09% |
| Other/Mixed | 424 | 3.74% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,049 | 9.25% |
Education
St. Charles Parish Public School System operates public schools:
- Destrehan High School (9–12)
- Harry M. Hurst Middle School (Formerly 7–8 & presently 6–8)
- Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School (Formerly 4–6 & presently 3–5)
- New Sarpy Elementary School (Formerly PK–3 & presently PK–2)
In popular culture
Destrehan Plantation was used as a set in the film 12 Years a Slave (2013).[17]
Notable people
- Paul Boudreau, assistant coach of the New Orleans Saints
- Paul F. Boudreau, NFL and CFL assistant coach
- Joel T. Chaisson, II, District Attorney and Louisiana State Senate President
- Jean Noël Destréhan, U.S. Senator
- Jesse Duplantis, televangelist
- Hoffman Franklin Fuller, professor-emeritus at Tulane University Law School and Bossier City mayor
- Shelley Hennig, actress and Miss Teen USA 2004
- Dalton Hilliard, NFL running back for the New Orleans Saints
- Joe Horn, NFL wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs, New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons
- Justin Jefferson, wide receiver for Louisiana State University and Minnesota Vikings
- Harry J. Kember Jr., member of the Louisiana House of Representatives
- Tanner Lee, NFL quarterback for the Jacksonville Jaguars
- Glen Logan, NFL defensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns
- Kirk Merritt, NFL wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins and New Orleans Saints
- Gregory A. Miller, member of the Louisiana House of Representatives
- Jim E. Mora, head coach of the New Orleans Saints
- Bum Phillips, head coach of the New Orleans Saints
- Ed Reed, NFL safety for the Baltimore Ravens
- Mike Scifres, NFL punter for the San Diego Chargers
- Hubert Shurtz, NFL tackle with the Philadelphia Eagles
- Byron O. Thomas, known by stage name Mannie Fresh, rapper and producer
- Devon Walker, safety for Tulane University and New Orleans Saints
