Orleans Parish's estimated 2026 population is 357,769 with a growth rate of -0.68% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Orleans Parish is the 3rd largest parish in Louisiana. The 2010 population was 347,789 and has seen a growth of 2.87% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Orleans Parish includes 55.22% Black or African American, 31.64% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Black or African American (55.22%)
White (31.64%)
Two or more races (7.32%)
Asian (2.78%)
Other race (2.76%)
Native American (0.27%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 207,633 | 55.22% |
| White | 118,979 | 31.64% |
| Two or more races | 27,534 | 7.32% |
| Asian | 10,463 | 2.78% |
| Other race | 10,376 | 2.76% |
| Native American | 1,002 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 48 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Orleans Parish's average per capita income is $44,567. Household income levels show a median of $55,339. The poverty rate stands at 22.63%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $118,870 | $166,350 |
| Families | $78,575 | $121,895 |
| Households | $55,339 | $89,943 |
| Non Families | $37,027 | $58,924 |
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