The population hence declined by 46 % between 2000 and 2010 .
The 2011 population is listed as 17,119 ; however , the pre-Katrina population was 32,069 at the 2000 census .
The population declined by 46 % between 2000 and 2010 .
The 2011 population is listed as 17,119 ; however , the pre-Katrina population was 32,069 at the 2000 census .