Louisiana Population

1850–2026

3,217

2026 projection

0.6% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Louisiana. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20263,217+90.28%
20253,208-310.96%
20243,239+20.06%
20233,237+150.47%
20223,222-100.31%
20213,232+331.03%
20203,199+100.31%
20193,189-431.33%
20183,232-431.31%
20173,275+40.12%

Showing 10 of 33 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Louisiana is growing slower than Pike County, Missouri, and the U.S.

  • Pike County+3.1%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Missouri+1.9%
  • Louisiana+0.2%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Louisiana Demographics

40.6median age

Median age

Female45.8 yrs
Male39.3 yrs

Adults

2,410
669 seniors (65+) · 28% of adults1,741 other adults

Sex

Female 48.8% · 1,575Male 51.2% · 1,653

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 32 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Louisiana Income

$38,673median household income

Median household income

$38,673

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$38,633

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

31.7%

About 1 in 3 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Louisiana Marital Status

28% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married28%26%30%
Never married38%41%36%
Divorced20%26%14%
Widowed9%5%14%
Separated5%3%7%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201