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Dive into each indicator for Louisiana.

Total Population Population Growth Births Deaths Age Distribution Households Population Density Race and Ethnicity Population Projections

4.57 M

Total population

25th in the U.S.

34 /km²

Density

37.8 years

Median age

51.3%

Female

48.7%

Male

1.77 M

Households

73.2%

Urban population

22.9%

Under 18

16.8%

65 and older

74.0 years

Life expectancy

Among the lowest in the U.S.

New Orleans–Metairie (≈ 1.27 M)

Largest metro

-0.3%/yr

Growth

2020–2024

57.5%

White (non-Hispanic)

32.2%

Black or African American

2nd highest share in the U.S.

6.2%

Hispanic or Latino

1.9%

Asian

2.3%

Two or more races

0.7%

Native American

≈ 30,000

Vietnamese community

New Orleans area

≈ 15%

French/Cajun/Creole ancestry

Historical data

Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.

Population

1810–2024

4.57 M▲ 5613%

U.S. Census (decennial), 1810–2020 + estimates.

Hispanic or Latino share

1990–2023

6.2%▲ 182%

Census race & ethnicity tables.

Black or African American share

1900–2023

32.2%▼ 32%

Census race tables.

Life expectancy at birth

1980–2023

74 yrs▲ 3%

CDC / NCHS state life tables.

Data table

Total population	4.57 M	25th in the U.S.
Density	34 /km²
Median age	37.8 years
Female	51.3%
Male	48.7%
Households	1.77 M
Urban population	73.2%
Under 18	22.9%
65 and older	16.8%
Life expectancy	74.0 years	Among the lowest in the U.S.
Largest metro	New Orleans–Metairie (≈ 1.27 M)
Growth	-0.3%/yr	2020–2024
White (non-Hispanic)	57.5%
Black or African American	32.2%	2nd highest share in the U.S.
Hispanic or Latino	6.2%
Asian	1.9%
Two or more races	2.3%
Native American	0.7%
Vietnamese community	≈ 30,000	New Orleans area
French/Cajun/Creole ancestry	≈ 15%

Compared to the United States

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Side-by-side comparison of Louisiana vs. the U.S. average.

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