Opelousas-Eunice Metro Area
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Opelousas-Eunice Metro Area Legal Resources Back to top
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Opelousas-Eunice Metro Area Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 87,700
- Land Area (2000): 2,405.193 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 26.364 square kilometers
Houses (2000): 36,216
Opelousas-Eunice Metro Area Population - Urban/Rural
Urban/Rural | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Urban | 96,914 | 54.88% |
Rural, Farm | 3,585 | 2.03% |
Rural, Non-farm | 76,096 | 43.09% |
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Opelousas-Eunice Metro Area Employment Information Back to top
Opelousas-Eunice Metro Area Labor Force By Month
Year | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
1990 | 29,888 | 27,525 | 2,363 | 7.91% | 79 |
1991 | 30,774 | 27,983 | 2,791 | 9.07% | 91 |
1992 | 30,536 | 27,430 | 3,106 | 10.17% | 102 |
1993 | 29,279 | 26,634 | 2,645 | 9.03% | 91 |
1994 | 30,044 | 27,170 | 2,873 | 9.56% | 96 |
1995 | 30,151 | 27,680 | 2,471 | 8.20% | 82 |
1996 | 30,683 | 28,424 | 2,259 | 7.36% | 74 |
1997 | 31,737 | 29,412 | 2,325 | 7.32% | 73 |
1998 | 32,107 | 29,892 | 2,215 | 6.90% | 69 |
1999 | 31,276 | 29,161 | 2,115 | 6.76% | 68 |
2000 | 32,670 | 30,683 | 1,987 | 6.08% | 61 |
2001 | 32,897 | 30,776 | 2,121 | 6.45% | 64 |
2002 | 33,013 | 30,738 | 2,275 | 6.89% | 69 |
2003 | 33,672 | 31,185 | 2,487 | 7.39% | 74 |
2004 | 34,459 | 32,351 | 2,108 | 6.12% | 61 |
2005 | 37,009 | 34,522 | 2,487 | 6.72% | 67 |
2006 | 37,211 | 35,725 | 1,487 | 4.00% | 40 |
2007 | 36,940 | 35,397 | 1,543 | 4.18% | 42 |
2008 | 37,310 | 35,519 | 1,791 | 4.80% | 48 |
Month | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
Jan 2008 | 36,729 | 34,842 | 1,887 | 5.14% | 51 |
Feb 2008 | 36,521 | 35,081 | 1,440 | 3.94% | 39 |
Mar 2008 | 37,026 | 35,219 | 1,807 | 4.88% | 49 |
Apr 2008 | 37,173 | 35,699 | 1,474 | 3.97% | 40 |
May 2008 | 37,214 | 35,638 | 1,576 | 4.23% | 42 |
Jun 2008 | 37,934 | 35,872 | 2,062 | 5.44% | 54 |
Jul 2008 | 37,705 | 35,914 | 1,791 | 4.75% | 48 |
Aug 2008 | 37,832 | 35,782 | 2,050 | 5.42% | 54 |
Sep 2008 | 37,660 | 35,627 | 2,033 | 5.40% | 54 |
Oct, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Nov, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Dec, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Opelousas-Eunice Metro Area Employment By Industry
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Construction | 4,866 | 15.59% |
2. | Mining | 2,870 | 9.20% |
3. | Educational Services | 1,688 | 5.41% |
4. | Public Administration | 1,644 | 5.27% |
5. | Health Care | 1,400 | 4.49% |
6. | Truck Transportation | 1,092 | 3.50% |
7. | Food and Beverage Stores | 1,028 | 3.29% |
8. | Repair and Maintenance | 996 | 3.19% |
9. | Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Hunting | 986 | 3.16% |
10. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 968 | 3.10% |
11. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 934 | 2.99% |
12. | Accommodation and Food Services | 902 | 2.89% |
13. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 710 | 2.27% |
14. | Other Transportation | 648 | 2.08% |
15. | Metal Manufactuing | 586 | 1.88% |
16. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 556 | 1.78% |
17. | Petroleum and Coal Manufactuing | 534 | 1.71% |
18. | Building Materials / Hardware / Lawn and Garden Supplies | 478 | 1.53% |
19. | Utilities | 464 | 1.49% |
20. | Food Manufacturing | 446 | 1.43% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Health Care | 5,776 | 21.04% |
2. | Educational Services | 4,600 | 16.75% |
3. | Accommodation and Food Services | 1,992 | 7.26% |
4. | Public Administration | 1,476 | 5.38% |
5. | Finance and Insurance | 1,334 | 4.86% |
6. | Department and Other General Stores | 1,148 | 4.18% |
7. | Social Assistance | 1,140 | 4.15% |
8. | Food and Beverage Stores | 1,092 | 3.98% |
9. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 918 | 3.34% |
10. | Personal and Laundry Services | 710 | 2.59% |
11. | Apparel Manufacturing | 604 | 2.20% |
12. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 584 | 2.13% |
13. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 528 | 1.92% |
14. | Private Household Services | 448 | 1.63% |
15. | Pharmacies and Drug Stores | 330 | 1.20% |
16. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 280 | 1.02% |
17. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 274 | 1.00% |
18. | Construction | 248 | 0.90% |
19. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 240 | 0.87% |
20. | Gasoline Stations | 232 | 0.84% |
Opelousas-Eunice Metro Area Employment By Job
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers | 2,048 | 6.56% |
2. | Other Production Occupations | 1,506 | 4.83% |
3. | Vehicle Mechanics | 1,462 | 4.68% |
4. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 1,434 | 4.59% |
5. | Other Installation / Maintenance | 1,428 | 4.58% |
6. | Metal Workers and Plastic Workers | 1,224 | 3.92% |
7. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 1,158 | 3.71% |
8. | Other Management Occupations | 1,138 | 3.65% |
9. | Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers | 986 | 3.16% |
10. | Other Construction Trades | 986 | 3.16% |
11. | Carpenters | 958 | 3.07% |
12. | Construction Laborers | 852 | 2.73% |
13. | Extraction Workers | 812 | 2.60% |
14. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 812 | 2.60% |
15. | Supervisors / Construction and Extract | 762 | 2.44% |
16. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 734 | 2.35% |
17. | Law Enforcement Workers | 620 | 1.99% |
18. | Other Material Moving Workers | 618 | 1.98% |
19. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 606 | 1.94% |
20. | Farmers and Farm Managers | 534 | 1.71% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 1,820 | 6.63% |
2. | Cashiers | 1,760 | 6.41% |
3. | Secretaries and Admins | 1,678 | 6.11% |
4. | Health Technologists and Technicians | 1,278 | 4.65% |
5. | Nursing / Psychiatric / Home Health | 1,258 | 4.58% |
6. | Other Office and Admin Support | 1,248 | 4.55% |
7. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 1,166 | 4.25% |
8. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 1,066 | 3.88% |
9. | Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service | 994 | 3.62% |
10. | Registered Nurses | 962 | 3.50% |
11. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 900 | 3.28% |
12. | Other Teachers / Instructors / Librarians | 894 | 3.26% |
13. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 818 | 2.98% |
14. | Textile / Apparel / Furnishings | 804 | 2.93% |
15. | Child Care Workers | 722 | 2.63% |
16. | Bookkeeping / Accounting / Auditing | 694 | 2.53% |
17. | Other Management Occupations | 644 | 2.35% |
18. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 566 | 2.06% |
19. | Personal Appearance Workers | 510 | 1.86% |
20. | Other Healthcare Support | 504 | 1.84% |
Opelousas-Eunice Metro Area Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
35 or more hours | 55,791 | 42.66% |
15-35 hours | 10,747 | 8.22% |
1-14 hours | 3,040 | 2.32% |
No regular hours | 61,188 | 46.79% |
Opelousas-Eunice Metro Area Time Left For Work
Time | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Midnight-4:59 AM | 4,123 | 7.30% |
5 AM-5:29 AM | 2,992 | 5.30% |
5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 3,056 | 5.41% |
6 AM-6:29 AM | 6,439 | 11.40% |
6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 6,938 | 12.28% |
7 AM-7:29 AM | 8,843 | 15.66% |
7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 9,946 | 17.61% |
8 AM-8:29 AM | 3,987 | 7.06% |
8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 1,577 | 2.79% |
9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 1,405 | 2.49% |
10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 884 | 1.57% |
11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 480 | 0.85% |
Noon-3:59 PM | 2,705 | 4.79% |
4 PM-11:59 PM | 3,105 | 5.50% |
Opelousas-Eunice Metro Area Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 5 | 2,572 | 4.55% |
5-9 | 7,477 | 13.24% |
10-14 | 9,537 | 16.89% |
15-19 | 8,053 | 14.26% |
20-24 | 6,207 | 10.99% |
25-29 | 2,422 | 4.29% |
30-34 | 7,027 | 12.44% |
35-39 | 1,358 | 2.40% |
40-44 | 1,741 | 3.08% |
45-59 | 3,952 | 7.00% |
60-89 | 3,048 | 5.40% |
At least 90 | 3,086 | 5.46% |
Opelousas-Eunice Metro Area Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
Minutes | Population (public) | Percent | Population (private) | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Under 30 | 266 | 0.47% | 36,002 | 63.74% |
30-44 | 12 | 0.02% | 10,114 | 17.91% |
45-59 | 0 | 0.00% | 3,952 | 7.00% |
At least 60 | 148 | 0.26% | 5,986 | 10.60% |
Opelousas-Eunice Metro Area Type Of Commute
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Bicycle | 224 | 0.39% |
Car / truck / van, carpool | 7,618 | 13.23% |
Car / truck / van, solo | 46,013 | 79.89% |
Motorcycle | 0 | 0.00% |
Other | 832 | 1.44% |
Public transportation | 426 | 0.74% |
Walked | 1,367 | 2.37% |
Worked at home | 1,116 | 1.94% |
Opelousas-Eunice Metro Area Employment Lawyers handle cases involving employment contracts, severance agreements, OSHA, workers compensation, ADA, race, sex, pregnancy, national-orgin, sexual orientation and age discrimination, sexual harassment, hours & wages and overtime issues. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Opelousas-Eunice Metro Area Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 64,664 (172,350 people)
Families (2000): 46,722 (149,760 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 12,196
People at same address in 1995: 106,745
Opelousas-Eunice Metro Area Household Income in 1999
Income | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Under $10,000 | 16,589 | 25.48% |
$10,000-$14,999 | 7,582 | 11.64% |
$15,000-$19,999 | 5,430 | 8.34% |
$20,000-$24,999 | 4,737 | 7.28% |
$25,000-$29,999 | 4,651 | 7.14% |
$30,000-$34,999 | 3,751 | 5.76% |
$35,000-$39,999 | 3,643 | 5.59% |
$40,000-$44,999 | 2,973 | 4.57% |
$45,000-$49,999 | 2,350 | 3.61% |
$50,000-$59,999 | 4,295 | 6.60% |
$60,000-$74,999 | 4,154 | 6.38% |
$75,000-$99,999 | 2,661 | 4.09% |
$100,000-$124,999 | 1,165 | 1.79% |
$125,000-$149,999 | 412 | 0.63% |
$150,000-$199,999 | 313 | 0.48% |
$200,000 or more | 406 | 0.62% |
Opelousas-Eunice Metro Area Household Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Nonfamily, 1 person | 8,202 | 25.37% |
Family, 2 people | 8,786 | 27.18% |
Nonfamily, 2 people | 797 | 2.47% |
Family, 3 people | 5,813 | 17.98% |
Nonfamily, 3 people | 78 | 0.24% |
Family, 4 people | 4,638 | 14.35% |
Nonfamily, 4 people | 31 | 0.10% |
Family, 5 people | 2,486 | 7.69% |
Nonfamily, 5 people | 9 | 0.03% |
Family, 6 people | 891 | 2.76% |
Nonfamily, 6 people | 3 | 0.01% |
Family, 7 or more people | 591 | 1.83% |
Nonfamily, 7 or more people | 3 | 0.01% |
Opelousas-Eunice Metro Area Household Income Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Earnings | 43,746 | 28.80% |
Interest / Dividend / Rent | 11,097 | 7.31% |
Public Assistance | 3,532 | 2.33% |
Retirement | 8,410 | 5.54% |
Self Employment | 5,839 | 3.84% |
Social Security | 19,693 | 12.97% |
Supplemental Security | 6,897 | 4.54% |
Wage / Salary | 41,767 | 27.50% |
Other | 10,898 | 7.18% |
Opelousas-Eunice Metro Area Family Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
No children under 18 | 17,082 | 52.20% |
With children under 18 | 15,643 | 47.80% |
Opelousas-Eunice Metro Area Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 5,114 | 8.16% |
Married | 36,719 | 58.58% |
Never Married | 18,503 | 29.52% |
Widowed | 2,350 | 3.75% |
Opelousas-Eunice Metro Area Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 6,999 | 9.82% |
Married | 37,045 | 51.99% |
Never Married | 17,766 | 24.93% |
Widowed | 9,441 | 13.25% |
Opelousas-Eunice Metro Area Family Lawyers help clients with family law issues, such as marriage, divorce, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, annulment, child support, custody, division of property, alimony, palimony, restraining orders, spousal support, uncontested divorce and visitation rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Opelousas-Eunice Metro Area Education Information Back to top
Opelousas-Eunice Metro Area Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 9th grade | 22,496 | 18.05% |
9th-12th grade, no diploma | 24,357 | 19.54% |
High school diploma or equivalent | 41,798 | 33.53% |
Some college, no degree | 19,917 | 15.98% |
Associate degree | 4,054 | 3.25% |
Bachelors degree | 7,967 | 6.39% |
Graduate or professional degree | 4,060 | 3.26% |
Opelousas-Eunice Metro Area Population In School (3 or older)
School Level | In Public School | Percent | In Private School | Percent | Total | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursery or preschool | 2,592 | 2.96% | 694 | 0.79% | 3,286 | 3.75% |
Kindergarten | 2,417 | 2.76% | 374 | 0.43% | 2,791 | 3.18% |
Grades 1-4 | 10,480 | 11.95% | 1,380 | 1.57% | 11,860 | 13.52% |
Grades 5-8 | 10,790 | 12.30% | 1,918 | 2.19% | 12,708 | 14.49% |
Grades 9-12 | 10,959 | 12.50% | 1,562 | 1.78% | 12,521 | 14.28% |
Undergrad college | 5,251 | 5.99% | 508 | 0.58% | 5,759 | 6.57% |
Graduate or professional school | 473 | 0.54% | 140 | 0.16% | 613 | 0.70% |
Total | 42,962 | 48.99% | 6,576 | 7.50% | 49,538 | 56.49% |
Opelousas-Eunice Metro Area Education Lawyers represent colleges, school districts, other educational institutions, and students in the practice of education law. They handle issues related to No Child Left Behind, special education, and disability rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Opelousas-Eunice Metro Area Business Information Back to top
Opelousas-Eunice Metro Area Businesses Changes By Year
Year | Business Births | Business Deaths |
---|---|---|
2003 | 114 | 137 |
2004 | 136 | 123 |
Opelousas-Eunice Metro Area Business Lawyers provide services for corporations, LLCs, partnerships, contracts, franchising and business litigation. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Opelousas-Eunice Metro Area Public Benefits Information Back to top
Opelousas-Eunice Metro Area Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
At Or Above Poverty Level | 122,836 | 70.83% |
Below Poverty Level | 50,585 | 29.17% |
Opelousas-Eunice Metro Area Public Benefits Lawyers assess the range of local, state and federal government benefits to which their clients may be entitled and help them apply for such programs, as well as appeal decisions denying such benefits to their clients. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Opelousas-Eunice Metro Area Criminal Information Back to top
Correctional Institution Population (2000): 299
Opelousas-Eunice Metro Area Criminal Lawyers represent defendants in municipal, state and federal criminal proceedings. These lawyers commonly handle cases involving DUI/DWI (drunk driving), drug possession, gun crimes, traffic tickets, violent crimes, sex crimes, theft offenses and white collar crimes. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Opelousas-Eunice Metro Area Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
Opelousas-Eunice Metro Area Population By Age
Age | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
0-9 Years | 13,709 | 15.63% |
10-19 Years | 14,916 | 17.01% |
20-29 Years | 10,264 | 11.70% |
30-39 Years | 11,834 | 13.49% |
40-49 Years | 12,187 | 13.90% |
50-59 Years | 9,263 | 10.56% |
60-69 Years | 7,158 | 8.16% |
70-79 Years | 5,366 | 6.12% |
80-89 Years | 2,553 | 2.91% |
90+ Years | 450 | 0.51% |
Opelousas-Eunice Metro Area Population - Male/Female
Male/Female | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Male | 41,939 | 47.82% |
Female | 45,761 | 52.18% |
Opelousas-Eunice Metro Area Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Caucasian | 49,160 | 56.05% |
African-American | 36,762 | 41.92% |
Hispanic/Latino | 794 | 0.91% |
Multiracial | 525 | 0.60% |
Asian | 177 | 0.20% |
Other Race | 153 | 0.17% |
Amerindian | 117 | 0.13% |
Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.01% |
Opelousas-Eunice Metro Area Top Specified Ancestries
Rank | Ancestry | Population | Percent Of Specified Ancestries |
---|---|---|---|
1. | French Non-Basque | 25,170 | 30.33% |
2. | United States Or American | 21,198 | 25.54% |
3. | French Canadian | 10,356 | 12.48% |
4. | German | 6,128 | 7.38% |
5. | Irish | 4,525 | 5.45% |
6. | English | 4,225 | 5.09% |
7. | Acadian / Cajun | 3,968 | 4.78% |
8. | Italian | 2,177 | 2.62% |
9. | African | 1,422 | 1.71% |
10. | Scotch Irish | 648 | 0.78% |
Opelousas-Eunice Metro Area Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank | Language | Population | Percent Of Reported Languages |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Only English | 132,688 | 81.46% |
2. | French | 27,298 | 16.76% |
3. | French Creole | 1,065 | 0.65% |
4. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 1,014 | 0.62% |
5. | Vietnamese | 278 | 0.17% |
6. | German | 130 | 0.08% |
7. | Japanese | 62 | 0.04% |
8. | Italian | 52 | 0.03% |
9. | Tagalog | 46 | 0.03% |
10. | Hindi | 38 | 0.02% |
Opelousas-Eunice Metro Area Citizen Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Citizen by birth | 175,674 | 99.48% |
Naturalized immigrant | 415 | 0.24% |
Not a citizen | 506 | 0.29% |
Opelousas-Eunice Metro Area Immigration Lawyers help clients navigate through the federal immigration process. They help workers secure temporary visas (H1-B, fiances obtain K-1 visas, and permanent immigrants apply for Green Cards or citizenship. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Opelousas-Eunice Metro Area Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Opelousas-Eunice Metro Area Counties Back to top
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