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Louisiana

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Population: 4,573,749 (2023 estimate)

Demographic, economic, and housing data for Louisiana from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Figures cover the full state — drill into any county or city below for local breakdowns.

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024). Unemployment rate from BLS LAUS (more current).

Quick Facts — Louisiana

What is the median household income in Louisiana?
The median household income in Louisiana is $60,023 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in Louisiana?
The poverty rate in Louisiana is 14.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in Louisiana?
$208,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in Louisiana?
The median gross rent in Louisiana is $1,038 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of Louisiana residents have a college degree?
26.6% of adults in Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
4,621,025
Median Income
$60,023
Median Home Value
$208,700
Poverty Rate
14.2%
Unemployment (Dec 2025)
4.2%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$10,554 (+21.3%) Home Value: +$45,600 (+28%) Poverty Rate: -0.3 pp (-2.1%) Bachelor's+: +2.5 pp (+10.4%) Unemployment: -0.2 pp (-3.1%)

Demographics

Total Population 4,621,025
Median Age 37.0
Female 51.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 6.9% White (non-Hisp.) 56.2% Black 31.1% Asian 1.7% Two or More 6.3% Other 2.3%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Vietnamese
0.6%
Indian
0.3%
Chinese
0.3%
Filipino
0.2%
Korean
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
2.1%
Puerto Rican
0.4%
Cuban
0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $60,023 ±$491
Per Capita Income $89,786
Median Family Income $77,568
Poverty Rate 14.2%
Child Poverty Rate 21.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate —
SNAP Recipients 16.6%
Social Security Income —
Retirement Income 21.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
7.3%
$10–15k
5.9%
$15–25k
9.6%
$25–35k
8.6%
$35–50k
11.8%
$50–75k
15.9%
$75–100k
11.6%
$100–150k
14.8%
$150–200k
7.3%
$200k+
7.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 2,094,002
Owner-Occupied 67.3%
Renter-Occupied 32.7%
Vacancy Rate 14.8%
Median Home Value $208,700
Median Gross Rent $1,038
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 20.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 45.5%
Home Price Appreciation (FHFA HPI)
1-Year +4.0%
5-Year +25.1%
HPI (2025 Q4) 379.5

Source: FHFA House Price Index, base 1991 Q1 = 100.

Home Value Distribution
< $50k
10.0%
$50–100k
10.7%
$100–200k
11.8%
$200–300k
25.6%
$300–500k
18.8%
$500k–$1M
6.7%
$1M+
1.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
9.8%
$500–1k
36.8%
$1–1.5k
36.5%
$1.5–2k
12.2%
$2–2.5k
3.2%
$2.5–3.5k
0.8%
$3.5k+
0.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.3%
1 vehicle
36.9%
2 vehicles
37.2%
3+
17.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
65.4%
Single-fam. att.
2.8%
2–4 units
3.9%
5–19 units
3.3%
20+ units
5.1%
Mobile home
12.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
6.3%
1940–1969
3.8%
1970–1999
17.2%
2000–2009
14.4%
2010+
11.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 86.9%
Bachelor's or Higher 26.6%
Graduate Degree 9.8%
Some College / Associate 20.7%
Less Than High School 4.5%
Enrolled in School —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 59.3%
Unemployment Rate 6.3%
Work from Home 7.2%
Self-Employed 6.6%
Government Workers 15.8%
Private For-Profit 77.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
25.3%
Retail
11.3%
Prof. Services
9.6%
Arts/Entmt.
9.4%
Construction
8.3%
Manufacturing
7.5%
Transportation
5.8%
Public Admin
5.4%
Finance
5.1%
Agriculture
3.3%
Wholesale
2.3%
Information
1.4%
Occupation
Management
38.1%
Sales
20.4%
Food Prep
18.1%
Production
12.7%
Construction
10.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 25.8 min
Drove Alone 79.4%
Carpool 8.6%
Public Transit 0.9%
Work from Home 7.2%
Walked 1.9%
Bicycle —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 1,783,168
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size —
Married-Couple Households 42.3%
Single-Mother Households —
Single-Father Households —
Living Alone —
Households with Children 15.7%
Multigenerational —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.3%
5–9
6.4%
10–14
6.9%
15–19
6.6%
20–24
6.6%
25–34
13.5%
35–44
13.2%
45–54
11.6%
55–64
6.3%
65–74
6.5%
75–84
10.0%
85+
4.6%
Under 18: 23.6% Working age (18–64): 76.4% 65 and over: 16.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 4.7%
Naturalized Citizen 41.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 3.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
58.7%
Asia
28.3%
Europe
7.1%
Africa
4.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.2%
With a Disability 16.1%
Cognitive Difficulty —
Ambulatory Difficulty —

Health Insurance

Insured 91.9%
Uninsured 8.1%
Employer Insurance —
Medicaid —
Medicare —

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 84.8%
Has a Computer 92.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago 88.1%
Moved from Abroad 0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Largest Counties in Louisiana

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East Baton Rouge Parish 452,821 Jefferson Parish 432,484 Orleans Parish 376,035 St. Tammany Parish 269,331 Lafayette Parish 245,075 Caddo Parish 232,973 Calcasieu Parish 208,668 Ouachita Parish 158,916 Livingston Parish 145,583 Tangipahoa Parish 135,218

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