Louisiana Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 371,853 (100%) |
| Population Density | 2,193 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 61 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $56,631 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,662 |
| Median Home Value | $315,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 195,552 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 79,744 (40.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 76,077 (38.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 39,731 (20.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 155,821 |
| Average Household Size | 2.29 |
| Family Households | 74,896 (48.1%) |
The table below compares Orleans Parish to the other 64 parishes and parish equivalents in Louisiana by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 3 | 97th |
| Population Density | # 1 | 100th |
| Median Household Income | # 28 | 57th |
| Per Capita Income | # 3 | 97th |
| Diversity Index | # 5 | 94th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Louisiana Census Data Comparison Tool.
