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Orleans Parish

Louisiana · 383,997 residents · 169.5 sq mi
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Orleans Parish has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,258. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 100,677 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $250,000. The poverty rate of 23.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
383,997
−21%since 2000
from 484,674 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,265 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 2,859 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.2
+9%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
304K357K409K462K514K1990201020202024Orleans Parish
2024372K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,258
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,133 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,764
+90%since 2000
from $17,258 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$250,000
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,025
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 46.5% in 2000
54.5% rent
Afford Score
5.8
+78%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Orleans Parish on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic26.6%(128,871)
Black66.7%(323,392)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(14,826)
Asian2.3%(10,919)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.5%(283,610)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic31.6%(121,385)
Black53.6%(205,876)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(31,017)
Asian2.8%(10,573)
Other2.4%(9,277)
Diversity Score74%(284,349)
Segregation Score61%(234,412)
Diversity Score
74
+27%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
61
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 25.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+45%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.7%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−71.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare Orleans Parish to nearby counties

ORLEANS PARISH VS
St. Tammany Parish
Income$81,202+88%
Home value$284,000+14%
Population279,108−23%
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ORLEANS PARISH VS
St. Charles Parish
Income$80,897+87%
Home value$263,700+5%
Population50,586−86%
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ORLEANS PARISH VS
St. John the Baptist Parish
Income$66,630+54%
Home value$193,200−23%
Population39,875−89%
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ORLEANS PARISH VS
Hancock County
Income$67,708+57%
Home value$224,200−10%
Population46,873−87%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orleans Parish, Louisiana?

Orleans Parish, Louisiana has about 383,997 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Orleans Parish, Louisiana?

The typical household in Orleans Parish, Louisiana earns about $43,258 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orleans Parish, Louisiana expensive?

In Orleans Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $250,000, and the typical rent is about $1,025 a month.

How educated are people in Orleans Parish, Louisiana?

About 38.0% of adults age 25 and over in Orleans Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orleans Parish, Louisiana?

About 23.0% of people in Orleans Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Orleans Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Orleans Parish, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 112,941 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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