Harahan, Louisiana
Harahan: City in Louisiana, United States of America
About
Harahan is a city located in the county of Jefferson Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,277 and a population density of 3,726 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,244 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Harahan
| Population : | 9,244 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Louisiana (United States) |
| County : | Jefferson Parish |
| Postal code : | 70123 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 504 |
| Area : | 2.49 km2 |
| Altitude : | 7 feet / 2 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:53:54 (3rd December 2024) |
| Density : | 3,712 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.36% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Harahan is located at 29°56'26"N 90°12'11"W (29.9404800, -90.2031300).
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Official website of Harahan
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Harahan decreased by 0.36% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 9,277 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,286 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,278 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,275 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,273 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,299 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,329 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,325 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,288 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,250 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,244 | -0.06% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 12,836 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 13,952 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -8.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 13,127 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 13,956 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 23.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.9% |
| White only, percent : | 97.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.5% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 94.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 798 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.3% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 6,574 |
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 6,574 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 69.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $102,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $987 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $425 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $646 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 10 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,921 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.16 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 73.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 14,415 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 80,884 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 157,480 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 195,926 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $14,277 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $50,187 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,302 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.3% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 462 |
| 2019 total employment : | 4,775 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 173,518 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 0.3% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,168 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,626 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 899 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 345 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,549 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 157 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,319 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 24.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 564.27 |
People born in Harahan (4)
People born in Harahan, including politician Hank Lauricella, musician King Louie Bankston, Playboy model Merritt Cabal, .
List
- Tommy Wilcox (American college football player) he was born in 30/07/1959
Schools in Harahan
College & universities near Harahan, LA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 364751 | Eastern College of Health Vocations-New Orleans | New Orleans (LA) | 70123 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Harahan, LA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOL | New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal | 1001 Loyola Avenue | UNK |
| SDL | Slidell | 1827 Front Street | RAIL |
| SCH | Schriever | Hwy 20 and Hwy 24 | RAIL |
| HMD | Hammond | 404 N.E. Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
| PIC | Picayune | US 11 at Tate Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Harahan
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Post Office | New Orleans (LA) | 70123 |
Other cities in Jefferson Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson Parish , LA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Metairie Terrace | 142,489 | A census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. |
| Metairie | 138,481 | The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana. |
| Kenner | 66,288 | The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. |
| Marrero | 33,141 | CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana |
| Terrytown | 23,319 | Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States of America |
| Gretna | 17,615 | Suburb city of New Orleans |
| Estelle | 16,377 | Place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| River Ridge | 13,494 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Timberlane | 10,243 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Waggaman | 10,015 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Westwego | 8,297 | City in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Elmwood | 4,635 | City in Peoria County, Illinois, United States |
| Jean Lafitte | 1,996 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Grand Isle | 1,447 | Town of the United States |
| Barataria | 1,109 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Lafitte | 228 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Harahan distances to largest Louisiana cities
