Orleans Parish, Louisiana
LA · FIPS 22071 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 371,853 | — | #201 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $56,631 | -24.6% | #2,365 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.8 years | -0.3% | #2,425 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $315,700 | +12.0% | #547 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,251 | +7.6% | #476 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.6% | +79.4% | #2,876 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Orleans Parish has a population of 371,853, making it the #201 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.8 years, which is 0.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Orleans Parish is $56,631, ranking #2,365 out of 3,222 counties — 24.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 22.6% and unemployment stands at 7.5%.
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The median home value in Orleans Parish is $315,700 (+12.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,251/mo and the homeownership rate is 51.2%.
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91.9% of residents in Orleans Parish have health insurance coverage, which is 0.2% above the national rate.
About Orleans Parish, Louisiana
Orleans Parish, Louisiana has a total population of 371,853, making it the 201st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Orleans Parish is 38.8 years, which is 0.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Orleans Parish is $56,631, which ranks #2,365 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 22.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5%.
The median home value in Orleans Parish is $315,700, 12.0% above the national median. Renters in Orleans Parish pay a median gross rent of $1,251 per month. The homeownership rate is 51.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Orleans Parish, 42.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 25.7% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.1 min.
Orleans Parish is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 53.9% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (30.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.2%).
All data for Orleans Parish, Louisiana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.