2023 ACS Census Data · Population 376,035
Orleans Parish is a large county in Louisiana with a population of 376,035. The median household income is $55,339, 15% below the national average. The poverty rate is 22.6%, median home value is $296,400, and 42.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 74% above the national average.
Population
376,035
2023 estimate
Rank #195 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$55,339
Household
Rank #2333 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$296,400
Owner-occupied
Rank #501 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
42.0%
Adults 25+
Rank #211 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
52.9%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
6.6%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
9.9%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.7%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
0% above Louisiana avg·15% below national avg
Poverty Rate
7% below Louisiana avg·51% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
14% above Louisiana avg·6% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$39,698
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
22.6%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
61.0%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
83% above Louisiana avg·42% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
39% above Louisiana avg·30% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
30% below Louisiana avg·31% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
71% below Louisiana avg·74% below national avg
Housing Units
194,758
Households
155,060
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$2,072
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
83.5%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
23 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
123% above Louisiana avg·74% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
6% above Louisiana avg·1% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
10.2%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
9.9%
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