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Louisiana

Statehood Year:
1812
Capital:
Baton Rouge
Largest Cities:
New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport
Abbreviation:
LA

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.

4,607,410
Total Population
88
Population Density (mi²)
26
Population Rank
9.7K 0.21%
Annual Population Growth

Louisiana Population

Demographics

Economics and Income Statistics

Population by County

Louisiana County Populations

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)