Destrehan

Census-designated place in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana

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Destrehan is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, with 11,340 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,001 ft (305 m) above sea level. The nearest town is New Sarpy, 1.8 miles W.

About Destrehan

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. 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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Living in Destrehan

Median household income
$90,509
Median home value
$320,700
Median rent
$1,257/mo
Median age
41.3
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Destrehan, LA population

Destrehan had 11,340 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census11,340
Density1,974 per sq mi (762 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Destrehan at a glance

StateLouisiana (LA)
CountySt. Charles Parish
TypeCensus-designated place
Population11,340 (2020)
Land area5.74 sq mi (14.9 km²)
Water area0.93 sq mi (2.42 km²)
Elevation1,001 ft (305 m)
Coordinates29.9724° N, 90.3544° W
ZIP code70047
Census code (GEOID)2220820

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Destrehan

What county is Destrehan in?

Destrehan is in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana.

What is the population of Destrehan, LA?

11,340 people lived in Destrehan at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Destrehan, LA?

The ZIP code of Destrehan is 70047.

What is the elevation of Destrehan?

1,001 feet (305 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Destrehan?

New Sarpy (1.8 mi), St. Rose (2.9 mi), Norco (3.5 mi), Ama (4.0 mi), Hahnville (4.2 mi).

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