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Compare Metairie to Shreveport
This post compares Metairie, Louisiana to Shreveport, Louisiana across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Metairie (CDP) | Shreveport (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 144,822 | 196,217 |
| Income (median) | $44,683 | $37,011 |
| Home Value (median) | $223,000 | $139,800 |
| White | 81% | 38% |
| Black | 10% | 56% |
| Asian | 3% | 1% |
| With Kids | 26% | 30% |
| Age (median) | 40 | 35 |
| Rentals | 38% | 46% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Metairie or Shreveport?
A: Metairie has a smaller population count than Shreveport: 144822 compared with 196217 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Metairie or in Shreveport?
A: Incomes are on average higher in Metairie.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Metairie or Shreveport?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Metairie.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Shreveport does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 38% for Metairie versus 46% for Shreveport.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Metairie may include: Kenner, Lafayette, and Slidell.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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