Orleans Parish's 2026 population is estimated at 360,831, reflecting a -0.37% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Orleans Parish is the 3rd largest parish in Louisiana. The 2010 population was 347,789 and has grown 3.75% since 2010.
Overall: 38.8 years
Female: 39.3 years
Male: 38.2 years
There are 298,650 adults, (63,917 of whom are seniors) in Orleans Parish.
Female: 196,861 (52.9%)
Male: 174,992 (47.1%)
The racial composition of Orleans Parish includes 54.61% Black or African American, 31.16% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 203,053 | 54.61% |
| White | 115,882 | 31.16% |
| Two or more races | 31,219 | 8.4% |
| Asian | 10,406 | 2.8% |
| Other race | 10,175 | 2.74% |
| Native American | 1,060 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 58 | 0.02% |
Orleans Parish 's average per capita income is $46,520. Household income levels show a median of $56,631. The poverty rate stands at 22.6%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $120,046 | $168,989 |
| Families | $80,929 | $123,341 |
| Households | $56,631 | $91,690 |
| Non Families | $39,459 | $60,208 |
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