Orleans Parish, Louisiana

    2023 ACS Census Data · Population 376,035

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    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.

    Economy
    Housing Cost
    Education
    Employment
    Health Access
    Broadband

    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

    Demographics

    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%

    Economy

    Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Household Income

    US
    $65,047
    Louisiana
    $55,250
    Orleans Parish
    $55,339

    0% above Louisiana avg·15% below national avg

    Poverty Rate

    US
    15.0%
    Louisiana
    21.1%
    Orleans Parish
    22.6%

    7% below Louisiana avg·51% below national avg

    Labor Force Participation

    US
    57.6%
    Louisiana
    53.3%
    Orleans Parish
    61.0%

    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%

    Housing

    Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Home Value

    US
    $209,224
    Louisiana
    $161,894
    Orleans Parish
    $296,400

    83% above Louisiana avg·42% above national avg

    Median Monthly Rent

    US
    $928
    Louisiana
    $873
    Orleans Parish
    $1,211

    39% above Louisiana avg·30% above national avg

    Home Ownership Rate

    US
    73.0%
    Louisiana
    72.1%
    Orleans Parish
    50.5%

    30% below Louisiana avg·31% below national avg

    Housing Cost Burden

    US
    23.6%
    Louisiana
    24.1%
    Orleans Parish
    41.1%

    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

    Education

    Educational attainment among adults

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Bachelor's Degree Rate

    US
    24.1%
    Louisiana
    18.8%
    Orleans Parish
    42.0%

    123% above Louisiana avg·74% above national avg

    High School Graduation Rate

    US
    88.5%
    Louisiana
    84.0%
    Orleans Parish
    89.1%

    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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