| Place Name | Opelousas |
| Place Type | City |
| ZIP Code(s) | 70570 |
| County | Saint Landry Parish |
| Area Code(s) | 337 |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| Population (2022) | 16,941 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -5.10% |
| Majority Ethnicity | African American 76.6% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Opelousas, LA |
| US Congressional District(s) | Louisiana 5thLouisiana 4th |
| State House Districts | 38,39,40 |
| State Senate Districts | 24 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 21.18% |
| African American | 76.6% |
| Hispanic | 0.13% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 2.09% |