Destrehan is a city in Louisiana state in USA with a population of 11658 residents.. The poverty rate of Destrehan is 6.5%, which is 54% lower than national average. The typical household in Destrehan earns $108640 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 23.2% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Destrehan, only 94% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Destrehan remained 9%, which is 91% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Destrehan, only 42% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 25% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Destrehan is 103, which is 3% higher than national average. Median home value in Destrehan is $261200 , which is 14% higher than national average. While median income in Destrehan remained $108640, which is 61% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.