Orleans Parish, Louisiana Population 2022
Orleans Parish, Louisiana's estimated population is 387,564 with a growth rate of -0.22% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Orleans Parish, Louisiana is the 4th largest county in Louisiana. The 2010 Population was 347,772 and has seen a growth of 11.44% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1810 | 24,552 | 0.00% | |
| 1820 | 41,351 | 16,799 | 68.42% |
| 1830 | 49,826 | 8,475 | 20.50% |
| 1840 | 102,193 | 52,367 | 105.10% |
| 1850 | 119,460 | 17,267 | 16.90% |
| 1860 | 174,491 | 55,031 | 46.07% |
| 1870 | 191,418 | 16,927 | 9.70% |
| 1880 | 216,090 | 24,672 | 12.89% |
| 1890 | 242,039 | 25,949 | 12.01% |
| 1900 | 287,104 | 45,065 | 18.62% |
| 1910 | 339,075 | 51,971 | 18.10% |
| 1920 | 387,219 | 48,144 | 14.20% |
| 1930 | 458,762 | 71,543 | 18.48% |
| 1940 | 494,537 | 35,775 | 7.80% |
| 1950 | 570,445 | 75,908 | 15.35% |
| 1960 | 627,525 | 57,080 | 10.01% |
| 1970 | 593,471 | -34,054 | -5.43% |
| 1980 | 557,515 | -35,956 | -6.06% |
| 1990 | 496,938 | -60,577 | -10.87% |
| 2010 | 347,772 | -149,166 | -30.02% |
| 2011 | 360,735 | 12,963 | 3.73% |
| 2012 | 369,787 | 9,052 | 2.51% |
| 2013 | 378,637 | 8,850 | 2.39% |
| 2014 | 383,940 | 5,303 | 1.40% |
| 2015 | 389,742 | 5,802 | 1.51% |
| 2016 | 391,843 | 2,101 | 0.54% |
| 2017 | 391,493 | -350 | -0.09% |
| 2018 | 391,004 | -489 | -0.12% |
| 2019 | 390,144 | -860 | -0.22% |
| 2020 | 389,284 | -860 | -0.22% |
| 2021 | 388,424 | -860 | -0.22% |
| 2022 | 387,564 | -860 | -0.22% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 130,678 | 33.40% |
| Black or African American | 231,679 | 59.22% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 723 | 0.18% |
| Asian | 11,305 | 2.89% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 31 | 0.01% |
| Some Other Race | 6,852 | 1.75% |
| Two or More Races | 9,981 | 2.55% |
Orleans Parish, Louisiana Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 154,826 | 2.43 | 49.8 |
| Married | 40,037 | 3.31 | 78.7 |
| Male | 5,348 | 4.35 | 47.3 |
| Female | 26,182 | 4.37 | 39.8 |
| Non Family | 83,259 | 1.28 | 39.1 |
3.66
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9,905 | 3.55% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 24,584 | 8.80% |
| High School Graduate | 63,530 | 22.74% |
| Some College | 60,072 | 21.50% |
| Associates Degree | 15,211 | 5.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 58,673 | 21.00% |
| Graduate Degree | 47,403 | 16.97% |
Orleans Parish, Louisiana Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 31 | 31 | 23 |
| White | 96,466 | 93,370 | 63,291 |
| 2+ Races | 5,813 | 4,875 | 2,983 |
| Asian | 8,207 | 6,298 | 3,509 |
| Hispanic | 14,301 | 11,441 | 5,409 |
| Native American | 595 | 493 | 188 |
| Other Race | 4,395 | 3,534 | 1,142 |
| Black | 156,207 | 129,643 | 31,121 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 74.19%.
$36,148
Average Earnings
$41,948
Average Male
$31,603
Average Female
Orleans Parish, Louisiana Language by Age
Orleans Parish, Louisiana Language
91.45% of Orleans Parish, Louisiana residents speak only English, while 8.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.94% of the population.
Orleans Parish, Louisiana Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 224,064 | 68,106 | 30.40% |
| Native | 723 | 216 | 29.88% |
| Hispanic | 20,638 | 4,385 | 21.25% |
| Multiple | 9,639 | 1,650 | 17.12% |
| Asian | 10,734 | 1,649 | 15.36% |
| White | 115,528 | 11,359 | 9.83% |
| Other | 2,042 | NaN% |
23.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.23%
Male Poverty Rate
24.64%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Orleans Parish, Louisiana
The race most likely to be in poverty in Orleans Parish, Louisiana is Black, with 30.40% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Orleans Parish, Louisiana is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.81%.
Orleans Parish, Louisiana Marital Status
Marriage Rates
28.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.8%
Male Marriage Rate
26.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Orleans Parish, Louisiana Married by Age and Sex
Orleans Parish, Louisiana Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Orleans Parish, Louisiana Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,732 | 5.08% |
| Black | 10,052 | 5.66% |
| Native American | 27 | 4.24% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.46% |
| Islander | 6 | 19.35% |
| Other Race | 101 | 2.07% |
| 2+ Races | 301 | 4.51% |
| Hispanic | 475 | 2.99% |
Orleans Parish, Louisiana Veterans by Education
10.99%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
61.3%
Labor Force Participation
55.7%
Employment Rate
8.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
70.50%
Born in Orleans Parish, Louisiana
94.55%
Native Born
5.45%
Foreign Born
2.87%
Non Citizen
2.57%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.55% of Orleans Parish, Louisiana residents were born in the United States, with 70.50% having been born in Louisiana. 2.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990