Historical data
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Foreign-born share
1990–2023Share of residents born outside the U.S.
Foreign-Born Population
Louisiana has about 191,000 foreign-born residents (4.2% of the population), one of the lowest shares among large states.
Foreign-born residents
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, share of total population, B05002 (2020 not released).
Foreign-born population
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B05002 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign-born share (%) | 4.2 | 13.9 |
Countries of Origin
The top countries of origin for Louisiana immigrants are Honduras, Mexico and Vietnam, reflecting historic refugee resettlement and Gulf Coast labor migration.
Foreign-born residents who are naturalized citizens
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B05002 (2020 not released).
- •Louisiana has one of the largest Vietnamese-American communities in the South, centered near New Orleans.
Migration Flows
Overall migration flows into Louisiana are modest, with international arrivals partly offsetting net domestic out-migration.
Total net migration
2011–2025Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, international plus domestic net migration, July–June years (2020 partial year omitted).
Net international migration
2011–2025Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, net international migration, July–June years (2020 partial year omitted).
International Migration
Louisiana receives roughly 6,500 new international migrants annually, a modest flow compared to other Gulf Coast states.
Net international migration
2011–2025Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, net international migration, July–June years (2020 partial year omitted).
Domestic Migration
Louisiana has experienced net domestic out-migration in recent years, as residents relocate to Texas and other states after hurricanes and rising insurance costs.
Net domestic migration
2011–2025Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, net domestic migration to/from other states, July–June years (2020 partial year omitted).