Louisiana is a state in the Southeast region of the United States, known for the French Quarter, bayous, and Mississippi Delta. It has a population of 4,607,410, making it the 26th most populated state in the country. The capital city is Baton Rouge. Louisiana has a energy and tourism-focused economy with strong shipping sector.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Louisiana includes 57.97% White, 31.05% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,678,943 | 57.97% |
| Black or African American | 1,434,956 | 31.05% |
| Two or more races | 289,531 | 6.27% |
| Other race | 107,185 | 2.32% |
| Asian | 79,925 | 1.73% |
| Native American | 27,605 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2,884 | 0.06% |
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Louisiana's average per capita income is $45,559. Household income levels show a median of $60,023. The poverty rate stands at 18.88%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $100,777 | $126,026 |
| Families | $77,568 | $102,891 |
| Households | $60,023 | $85,745 |
| Non Families | $34,604 | $52,503 |
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Louisiana’s population trends show significant urban shifts and coastal losses. While East Baton Rouge Parish remains the largest parish at 445,000 residents, it has declined 2.3% since 2020. The New Orleans metro area shows contrasting patterns: Orleans Parish has lost 8% of its population while nearby St. Tammany Parish has grown 5.8%. Some of the steepest declines are in coastal and rural areas, with Cameron Parish losing nearly 20% of its population and several northeastern parishes like Madison Parish and East Carroll Parish declining more than 10%.