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Louisiana

4,657,757 residents · 64 counties · 489 cities · 1,388 census tracts
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Louisiana has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,800. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $168,100.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,657,757
+4%since 2000
from 4,468,976 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
108 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 103 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+12%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4.2M4.3M4.4M4.6M4.7M1990201020202024Louisiana
20244.6M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,566 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,522
+75%since 2000
from $16,912 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,100
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$876
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $466 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
34.5% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+39%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Louisiana on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.5%(2,794,391)
Black32.3%(1,443,390)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(107,738)
Asian1.2%(54,256)
Other0%
Diversity Score61%(2,727,449)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.8%(2,596,702)
Black31.2%(1,452,420)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(322,549)
Asian1.8%(85,336)
Other2.8%(131,366)
Diversity Score71.7%(3,338,535)
Diversity Score
72
+17%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+50%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.3%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−74.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Section 02

Largest cities

1.New Orleans362,154
2.Baton Rouge222,795
3.Shreveport175,902
4.Metairie139,729
5.Lafayette123,311
6.Lake Charles82,676
7.Kenner65,136
8.Bossier City63,259
9.Monroe46,860
10.Alexandria42,938
11.Prairieville35,238
12.Marrero32,540
Frequently asked

How many people live in Louisiana?

Louisiana has about 4,657,757 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Louisiana?

The typical household in Louisiana earns about $50,800 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Louisiana expensive?

In Louisiana, the median home is worth about $168,100, and the typical rent is about $876 a month.

How educated are people in Louisiana?

About 24.9% of adults age 25 and over in Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Louisiana?

About 18.6% of people in Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 437,784 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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Largest cities
New OrleansBaton RougeShreveportMetairieLafayetteLake CharlesKennerBossier City
All 64 counties
East Baton Rouge ParishJefferson ParishOrleans ParishSt. Tammany ParishLafayette ParishCaddo ParishCalcasieu ParishOuachita ParishLivingston ParishTangipahoa ParishAscension ParishBossier ParishRapides ParishTerrebonne ParishLafourche ParishSt. Landry ParishIberia ParishVermilion ParishAcadia ParishSt. Martin ParishSt. Charles ParishLincoln ParishSt. Mary ParishSt. Bernard ParishVernon ParishWashington ParishSt. John the Baptist ParishAvoyelles ParishBeauregard ParishNatchitoches ParishWebster ParishEvangeline ParishJefferson Davis ParishIberville ParishWest Baton Rouge ParishDe Soto ParishMorehouse ParishAllen ParishPlaquemines ParishGrant ParishSabine ParishUnion ParishAssumption ParishRichland ParishPointe Coupee ParishFranklin ParishSt. James ParishEast Feliciana ParishConcordia ParishJackson ParishLaSalle ParishWest Feliciana ParishWinn ParishClaiborne ParishBienville ParishSt. Helena ParishCaldwell ParishWest Carroll ParishMadison ParishCatahoula ParishRed River ParishEast Carroll ParishCameron ParishTensas Parish
Metro areas
New OrleansBaton RougeLafayetteShreveportSlidellLake CharlesMonroeHoumaAlexandriaHammondOpelousasNew Iberia
Rankings
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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