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Louisiana Overview

Apr 30, 1812
INCORPORATED
51,988
TOTAL AREA [ SQ MI ]
43,199
LAND AREA [ SQ MI ]
8,789
WATER AREA [ SQ MI ]
100
ELEVATION AVG [ FT ]
535
ELEVATION HIGH [ FT ]
Sea Level
ELEVATION LOW [ FT ]
107.4
POP DENSITY [ PPL / SQ MI ]
70726
LARGEST ZIP CODE
New Orleans
LARGEST CITY
East Baton Rouge Parish
LARGEST COUNTY
4,640,546
TOTAL POPULATION
2,275,349
MALE POPULATION
2,365,197
FEMALE POPULATION
96.20
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.95
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,981
PER CAPITA INCOME
$74,911
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$57,852
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
37.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
63.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,997
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.50
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,178,498
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Louisiana Area Codes

Largest Zip Codes by Population in Louisiana

The largest zip codes in Louisiana by population are 70726 (60,707), 70072 (55,332), 70065 (50,210), 70769 (48,856), and 70301 (47,429).
60,707 (1.31%)
55,332 (1.19%)
50,210 (1.08%)
48,856 (1.05%)
47,429 (1.02%)
45,958 (0.99%)
44,610 (0.96%)
42,953 (0.93%)
42,627 (0.92%)
42,219 (0.91%)
40,870 (0.88%)
40,856 (0.88%)
40,598 (0.87%)
40,529 (0.87%)
40,071 (0.86%)
40,063 (0.86%)
39,962 (0.86%)
39,926 (0.86%)
39,555 (0.85%)
38,498 (0.83%)
37,763 (0.81%)
36,800 (0.79%)
36,716 (0.79%)
36,028 (0.78%)
35,832 (0.77%)
35,147 (0.76%)
34,606 (0.75%)
33,632 (0.72%)
33,478 (0.72%)
33,470 (0.72%)
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Largest Cities by Population in Louisiana

The largest cities in Louisiana by population are New Orleans (380,408), Baton Rouge (225,500), Shreveport (186,183), Metairie (140,046), and Lafayette (121,706).
380,408 (8.20%)
225,500 (4.86%)
186,183 (4.01%)
140,046 (3.02%)
121,706 (2.62%)
82,430 (1.78%)
65,785 (1.42%)
62,971 (1.36%)
47,631 (1.03%)
45,133 (0.97%)
34,215 (0.74%)
33,094 (0.71%)
32,003 (0.69%)
29,518 (0.64%)
28,956 (0.62%)
28,690 (0.62%)
28,363 (0.61%)
26,105 (0.56%)
22,282 (0.48%)
22,192 (0.48%)
21,485 (0.46%)
21,286 (0.46%)
21,142 (0.46%)
20,239 (0.44%)
19,401 (0.42%)
18,561 (0.40%)
17,908 (0.39%)
17,640 (0.38%)
17,091 (0.37%)
15,990 (0.34%)
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Largest Counties by Population in Louisiana

The largest counties in Louisiana by population are East Baton Rouge Parish (454,369), Jefferson Parish (436,171), Orleans Parish (380,408), St. Tammany Parish (266,168), and Lafayette Parish (243,175).
454,369 (9.79%)
436,171 (9.40%)
380,408 (8.20%)
266,168 (5.74%)
243,175 (5.24%)
236,259 (5.09%)
210,770 (4.54%)
159,585 (3.44%)
143,425 (3.09%)
133,953 (2.89%)
129,536 (2.79%)
128,877 (2.78%)
126,973 (2.74%)
108,862 (2.35%)
97,220 (2.10%)
82,574 (1.78%)
69,958 (1.51%)
57,674 (1.24%)
57,202 (1.23%)
52,191 (1.12%)
51,856 (1.12%)
49,114 (1.06%)
48,452 (1.04%)
48,323 (1.04%)
45,514 (0.98%)
44,038 (0.95%)
41,986 (0.90%)
39,529 (0.85%)
37,478 (0.81%)
36,761 (0.79%)
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Race in Louisiana

The most populous races in Louisiana are White / Caucasian (2,758,714 | 59.5%), Black / African American (1,464,582 | 31.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (255,584 | 5.5%).
Race in Louisiana
Race# Population% Population
Asian80,3631.7%
Black / African American1,464,58231.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific2,3610.1%
Hispanic or Latino255,5845.5%
Native / Alaskan24,9520.5%
White / Caucasian2,758,71459.5%
Two or more Races225,1874.9%
Some other Race84,3871.8%
Total4,640,546100.0%

Ancestry in Louisiana

The most populous ancestries reported in Louisiana are French (456,303 | 9.8%), American (340,935 | 7.3%), German (309,738 | 6.7%), Irish (300,492 | 6.5%), and English (292,875 | 6.3%), together accounting for 36.6% of all Louisiana residents.
Ancestry in Louisiana
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan340.0%
African39,8230.9%
Alaska Native770.0%
Alaskan Athabascan600.0%
Albanian2020.0%
Aleut290.0%
Alsatian660.0%
American340,9357.3%
Apache9640.0%
Arab21,8220.5%
Arapaho1400.0%
Argentinean6190.0%
Armenian5660.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac330.0%
Australian6600.0%
Austrian2,5970.1%
Bahamian1700.0%
Bangladeshi390.0%
Barbadian2130.0%
Basque3270.0%
Belgian3,4440.1%
Belizean1,1440.0%
Bermudan1060.0%
Bhutanese5,1980.1%
Blackfeet2,1230.1%
Bolivian4790.0%
Brazilian2,7570.1%
British15,6510.3%
British West Indian7040.0%
Bulgarian5800.0%
Burmese4,9190.1%
Cajun48,7401.1%
Cambodian260.0%
Canadian3,5060.1%
Cape Verdean450.0%
Carpatho Rusyn60.0%
Celtic1750.0%
Central American84,9001.8%
Central American Indian2,8080.1%
Cherokee8,7520.2%
Cheyenne720.0%
Chickasaw5060.0%
Chilean5350.0%
Chinese20.0%
Chippewa2000.0%
Choctaw5,6170.1%
Colombian3,7330.1%
Comanche1770.0%
Costa Rican1,5960.0%
Cree390.0%
Creek6100.0%
Croatian2,8600.1%
Crow880.0%
Cuban11,8650.3%
Cypriot140.0%
Czech3,8820.1%
Czechoslovakian1,4150.0%
Danish2,7800.1%
Delaware850.0%
Dominican6,8620.2%
Dutch16,7220.4%
Dutch West Indian330.0%
Eastern European4,1710.1%
Ecuadorian1,7970.0%
Egyptian2,2530.1%
English292,8756.3%
Estonian2530.0%
Ethiopian1,2350.0%
European43,5640.9%
Fijian510.0%
Filipino6170.0%
Finnish1,2770.0%
French456,3039.8%
French American Indian1,1340.0%
French Canadian109,4292.4%
German309,7386.7%
German Russian180.0%
Ghanaian3360.0%
Greek6,0680.1%
Guamanian / Chamorro8790.0%
Guatemalan9,2810.2%
Guyanese4180.0%
Haitian4,0350.1%
Honduran53,9271.2%
Hopi220.0%
Houma9,2820.2%
Hungarian5,4210.1%
Icelander2130.0%
Indian (Asian)17,0490.4%
Indonesian3350.0%
Inupiat670.0%
Iranian1,8570.0%
Iraqi4440.0%
Irish300,4926.5%
Iroquois5450.0%
Israeli1,9100.0%
Italian198,6294.3%
Jamaican2,9660.1%
Japanese1,3470.0%
Jordanian1,7430.0%
Kenyan6160.0%
Kiowa530.0%
Korean17,2450.4%
Laotian1,0250.0%
Latvian2980.0%
Lebanese6,1610.1%
Liberian380.0%
Lithuanian2,0550.0%
Lumbee1470.0%
Luxembourger190.0%
Macedonian1020.0%
Malaysian3,1210.1%
Maltese1150.0%
Menominee430.0%
Mexican84,1141.8%
Mexican American Indian2,7470.1%
Mongolian880.0%
Moroccan5400.0%
Native Hawaiian1,9040.0%
Navajo8740.0%
Nepalese830.0%
New Zealander100.0%
Nicaraguan8,0680.2%
Nigerian3,3620.1%
Northern European3,8140.1%
Norwegian11,5750.3%
Okinawan150.0%
Osage680.0%
Paiute60.0%
Pakistani1,8970.0%
Palestinian3,2350.1%
Panamanian1,5540.0%
Paraguayan570.0%
Pennsylvania German2300.0%
Peruvian1,5420.0%
Polish20,9590.4%
Portuguese3,9930.1%
Potawatomi1040.0%
Pueblo1630.0%
Puerto Rican14,1940.3%
Romanian2,3350.1%
Russian7,1390.2%
Salvadoran8,0670.2%
Samoan9630.0%
Scandinavian5,9040.1%
Scotch-Irish29,4830.6%
Scottish45,4741.0%
Seminole2930.0%
Senegalese1560.0%
Serbian5180.0%
Shoshone100.0%
Sierra Leonean40.0%
Sioux9420.0%
Slavic4160.0%
Slovak1,2210.0%
Slovene5720.0%
Somali770.0%
South African3590.0%
South American11,1170.2%
South American Indian2370.0%
Spaniard9,6620.2%
Spanish17,7110.4%
Spanish American5150.0%
Spanish American Indian2360.0%
Sri Lankan31,7350.7%
Subsaharan African48,1321.0%
Sudanese530.0%
Swedish11,4770.3%
Swiss2,9280.1%
Syrian1,2250.0%
Thai14,1050.3%
Tlingit-Haida330.0%
Tongan510.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1,3360.0%
Tsimshian120.0%
Turkish1,1290.0%
U.S. Virgin Islander240.0%
Ugandan3280.0%
Ukrainian2,1910.1%
Uruguayan1510.0%
Ute40.0%
Venezuelan2,0330.0%
Vietnamese8800.0%
Welsh12,6250.3%
West Indian1,9220.0%
Yaqui730.0%
Yugoslavian6890.0%
Zimbabwean720.0%
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Immigrants in Louisiana

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Louisiana came from Latin America (105,057 | 2.3%), Central America (78,726 | 1.7%), Asia (62,677 | 1.3%), Honduras (37,225 | 0.8%), and South Eastern Asia (28,348 | 0.6%), together accounting for 6.7% of all Louisiana residents.
Immigrants in Louisiana
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan790.0%
Africa9,1940.2%
Albania680.0%
Argentina2860.0%
Armenia50.0%
Asia62,6771.3%
Australia3690.0%
Austria1150.0%
Azores230.0%
Bahamas480.0%
Bangladesh1,4460.0%
Barbados1570.0%
Belarus430.0%
Belgium3270.0%
Belize8640.0%
Bolivia3180.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina2030.0%
Brazil2,9230.1%
Bulgaria3720.0%
Cambodia4830.0%
Cameroon5050.0%
Canada2,9330.1%
Caribbean16,2460.4%
Central America78,7261.7%
Chile2270.0%
China8,0540.2%
Colombia1,9180.0%
Congo190.0%
Costa Rica7700.0%
Croatia2470.0%
Cuba6,1720.1%
Czechoslovakia1360.0%
Denmark650.0%
Dominica3450.0%
Dominican Republic3,9990.1%
Eastern Africa2,1240.1%
Eastern Asia11,5880.3%
Eastern Europe5,3200.1%
Ecuador1,1960.0%
Egypt1,6130.0%
El Salvador4,2410.1%
England1,5170.0%
Eritrea370.0%
Ethiopia8920.0%
Europe16,1650.4%
Fiji70.0%
France9680.0%
Germany3,1860.1%
Ghana2880.0%
Greece3660.0%
Guatemala5,5760.1%
Guyana5050.0%
Haiti2,0090.0%
Honduras37,2250.8%
Hong Kong3280.0%
Hungary1550.0%
India7,7410.2%
Indonesia3990.0%
Iran1,3680.0%
Iraq5130.0%
Ireland3800.0%
Israel9010.0%
Italy9050.0%
Jamaica1,4600.0%
Japan1,5770.0%
Jordan1,3700.0%
Kazakhstan1260.0%
Kenya5160.0%
Korea1,9510.0%
Kuwait5400.0%
Laos1,1840.0%
Latin America105,0572.3%
Latvia770.0%
Lebanon6770.0%
Lithuania530.0%
Malaysia1630.0%
Mexico23,7320.5%
Middle Africa5810.0%
Moldova2670.0%
Morocco3740.0%
Nepal1,2990.0%
Netherlands6320.0%
Nicaragua4,1150.1%
Nigeria2,0020.0%
North Macedonia610.0%
Northern Africa2,6680.1%
Northern Europe3,7590.1%
Norway1540.0%
Oceania6160.0%
Pakistan2,2820.1%
Panama8660.0%
Peru8800.0%
Philippines6,0860.1%
Poland2670.0%
Portugal450.0%
Romania8440.0%
Russia1,4350.0%
Saudi Arabia3830.0%
Scotland1110.0%
Senegal890.0%
Serbia1560.0%
Sierra Leone40.0%
Singapore1900.0%
Somalia90.0%
South Africa5500.0%
South America10,0850.2%
South Central Asia14,4990.3%
South Eastern Asia28,3480.6%
Southern Europe1,7860.0%
Spain3890.0%
Sri Lanka1080.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines70.0%
Sudan590.0%
Sweden1320.0%
Switzerland570.0%
Syria5400.0%
Taiwan9470.0%
Thailand1,2810.0%
Trinidad and Tobago1,4200.0%
Turkey6830.0%
Uganda2440.0%
Ukraine7200.0%
Uruguay1460.0%
Venezuela1,5380.0%
Vietnam18,1150.4%
West Indies400.0%
Western Africa2,8480.1%
Western Asia6,9080.2%
Western Europe5,2870.1%
Yemen9350.0%
Zaire30.0%
Zimbabwe1530.0%
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Sex and Age in Louisiana

Sex and Age in Louisiana

The most populous age groups in Louisiana are 10 to 14 Years (160,412 | 7.0%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (161,637 | 6.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Louisiana
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years147,783 (6.5%)142,059 (6.0%)
5 to 9 Years150,943 (6.6%)143,345 (6.1%)
10 to 14 Years160,412 (7.0%)154,884 (6.6%)
15 to 19 Years157,371 (6.9%)148,548 (6.3%)
20 to 24 Years157,979 (6.9%)156,076 (6.6%)
25 to 29 Years157,565 (6.9%)157,063 (6.6%)
30 to 34 Years157,873 (6.9%)161,005 (6.8%)
35 to 39 Years158,750 (7.0%)161,637 (6.8%)
40 to 44 Years141,374 (6.2%)141,197 (6.0%)
45 to 49 Years131,091 (5.8%)134,781 (5.7%)
50 to 54 Years136,407 (6.0%)140,777 (5.9%)
55 to 59 Years145,028 (6.4%)152,355 (6.4%)
60 to 64 Years143,781 (6.3%)157,219 (6.7%)
65 to 69 Years118,088 (5.2%)133,971 (5.7%)
70 to 74 Years92,789 (4.1%)106,769 (4.5%)
75 to 79 Years57,133 (2.5%)74,545 (3.2%)
80 to 84 Years32,238 (1.4%)47,540 (2.0%)
85 Years and over28,744 (1.3%)51,426 (2.2%)
Total2,275,349 (100.0%)2,365,197 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Louisiana

Median Family Size in Louisiana

The median family size in Louisiana is 3.24 persons per family, with single female/mother families (273,659 | 24.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.47 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (91,127 | 8.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.94 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Louisiana
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple755,959 (67.4%)3.19
Single Male/Father91,127 (8.1%)2.94
Single Female/Mother273,659 (24.4%)3.47
Total Families1,120,745 (100.0%)3.24

Median Household Size in Louisiana

The median household size in Louisiana is 2.56 persons per household, with single female/mother households (273,659 | 15.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.65 persons per household. non-family households (644,519 | 36.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.22 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Louisiana
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple755,959 (42.8%)3.21
Single Male/Father91,127 (5.2%)3.32
Single Female/Mother273,659 (15.5%)3.65
Non-family644,519 (36.5%)1.22
Total Households1,765,264 (100.0%)2.56

Household Size by Marriage Status in Louisiana

Out of a total of 1,765,264 households in Louisiana, 1,120,745 (63.5%) are family households, while 644,519 (36.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 500,396, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 542,825.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Louisiana
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-542,825 (30.7%)
2-Person Households500,396 (28.3%)87,240 (4.9%)
3-Person Households269,391 (15.3%)10,487 (0.6%)
4-Person Households205,749 (11.7%)2,960 (0.2%)
5-Person Households94,121 (5.3%)784 (0.0%)
6-Person Households32,982 (1.9%)165 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households18,106 (1.0%)58 (0.0%)
Total1,120,745 (63.5%)644,519 (36.5%)

Female Fertility in Louisiana

Fertility by Age in Louisiana

Average fertility rate in Louisiana is 55.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 97.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 75.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Louisiana
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years2,006 (3.3%)14.0
20 to 34 years45,815 (75.8%)97.0
35 to 50 years12,594 (20.8%)27.0
Total60,415 (100.0%)55.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Louisiana

53.1% of women with births (60,415) in Louisiana are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 94.9% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 28.6% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Louisiana
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years102 (5.1%)1,904 (94.9%)
20 to 34 years22,999 (50.2%)22,816 (49.8%)
35 to 50 years8,992 (71.4%)3,602 (28.6%)
Total32,080 (53.1%)28,335 (46.9%)

Fertility by Education in Louisiana

Average fertility rate in Louisiana is 55.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 66.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 41.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 31.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Louisiana
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School7,424 (12.3%)41.0
High School Diploma17,848 (29.5%)66.0
College or Associate's Degree18,817 (31.1%)53.0
Bachelor's Degree11,113 (18.4%)59.0
Graduate Degree5,213 (8.6%)54.0
Total60,415 (100.0%)55.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Louisiana

46.9% of women with births in Louisiana are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 88.3% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 75.2% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Louisiana
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School1,841 (24.8%)5,583 (75.2%)
High School Diploma7,014 (39.3%)10,834 (60.7%)
College or Associate's Degree9,333 (49.6%)9,484 (50.4%)
Bachelor's Degree9,290 (83.6%)1,823 (16.4%)
Graduate Degree4,603 (88.3%)610 (11.7%)
Total32,080 (53.1%)28,335 (46.9%)

Income in Louisiana

Income Overview in Louisiana

Per Capita Income in Louisiana is $32,981, while median incomes of families and households are $74,911 and $57,852 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income4,640,546$32,981
Median Family Income1,120,745$74,911
Mean Family Income1,120,745$99,418
Median Household Income1,765,264$57,852
Mean Household Income1,765,264$83,169
Income Deficit1,120,745$10,997
Wage / Income Gap (%)4,640,54636.97%
Wage / Income Gap ($)4,640,54663.03¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index4,640,5460.50

Earnings by Sex in Louisiana

Average Earnings in Louisiana are $37,356, $47,051 for men and $29,657 for women, a difference of 37.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Louisiana
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,167,352 (51.8%)$47,051
Female1,085,860 (48.2%)$29,657
Total2,253,212 (100.0%)$37,356

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Louisiana

The most common earnings brackets in Louisiana are $100,000+ for men (210,562 | 18.0%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (84,234 | 7.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Louisiana
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less48,077 (4.1%)64,641 (5.9%)
$2,500 to $4,99931,680 (2.7%)46,853 (4.3%)
$5,000 to $7,49934,781 (3.0%)48,595 (4.5%)
$7,500 to $9,99926,497 (2.3%)35,649 (3.3%)
$10,000 to $12,49933,599 (2.9%)49,695 (4.6%)
$12,500 to $14,99931,588 (2.7%)44,077 (4.1%)
$15,000 to $17,49930,466 (2.6%)48,475 (4.5%)
$17,500 to $19,99923,195 (2.0%)37,276 (3.4%)
$20,000 to $22,49930,826 (2.6%)42,288 (3.9%)
$22,500 to $24,99935,705 (3.1%)47,261 (4.3%)
$25,000 to $29,99963,887 (5.5%)84,234 (7.8%)
$30,000 to $34,99962,015 (5.3%)69,824 (6.4%)
$35,000 to $39,99949,972 (4.3%)55,336 (5.1%)
$40,000 to $44,99949,838 (4.3%)54,037 (5.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99957,142 (4.9%)58,018 (5.3%)
$50,000 to $54,99949,984 (4.3%)43,093 (4.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99989,243 (7.6%)80,343 (7.4%)
$65,000 to $74,99978,867 (6.8%)50,446 (4.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999129,428 (11.1%)65,988 (6.1%)
$100,000+210,562 (18.0%)59,731 (5.5%)
Total1,167,352 (100.0%)1,085,860 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Louisiana

Average earnings in Louisiana are $54,309 for men and $34,522 for women, a difference of 36.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $88,168, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $33,795. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $57,967, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $19,547.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Louisiana
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$33,795$19,547
High School Diploma$46,516$25,497
College or Associate's Degree$52,865$31,958
Bachelor's Degree$72,480$49,126
Graduate Degree$88,168$57,967
Total$54,309$34,522

Family Income in Louisiana

Family Income Brackets in Louisiana

According to the Louisiana family income data, there are 206,217 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 33,622 families (3.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Louisiana
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00054,9174.9%
$10,000 to $14,99933,6223.0%
$15,000 to $24,99980,6947.2%
$25,000 to $34,99988,5397.9%
$35,000 to $49,999123,28211.0%
$50,000 to $74,999180,44016.1%
$75,000 to $99,999147,93813.2%
$100,000 to $149,999206,21718.4%
$150,000 to $199,999101,9889.1%
$200,000+103,1099.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Louisiana

4-person families (193,230 | 17.2%) account for the highest median family income in Louisiana with $95,801 per family, while 2-person families (534,369 | 47.7%) have the highest median income of $32,841 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Louisiana
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families534,369 (47.7%)$65,682
3-Person Families262,711 (23.4%)$76,551
4-Person Families193,230 (17.2%)$95,801
5-Person Families86,282 (7.7%)$88,804
6-Person Families29,051 (2.6%)$83,975
7+ Person Families15,102 (1.3%)$88,384
Total1,120,745 (100.0%)$74,911

Family Income by Number of Earners in Louisiana

The median family income in Louisiana is $74,911, with families comprising 3+ earners (92,079) having the highest median family income of $134,855, while families with no earners (192,461) have the lowest median family income of $33,837, accounting for 8.2% and 17.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Louisiana
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners192,461 (17.2%)$33,837
1 Earner412,374 (36.8%)$54,256
2 Earners423,831 (37.8%)$108,953
3+ Earners92,079 (8.2%)$134,855
Total1,120,745 (100.0%)$74,911

Household Income in Louisiana

Household Income Brackets in Louisiana

With 280,677 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Louisiana, accounting for 15.9% of all households. In contrast, only 105,916 households (6.0%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Louisiana
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000130,6307.4%
$10,000 to $14,999105,9166.0%
$15,000 to $24,999176,52610.0%
$25,000 to $34,999162,4049.2%
$35,000 to $49,999208,30111.8%
$50,000 to $74,999280,67715.9%
$75,000 to $99,999203,00511.5%
$100,000 to $149,999257,72914.6%
$150,000 to $199,999120,0386.8%
$200,000+120,0386.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Louisiana

The median household income in Louisiana is $57,852, with the highest median household income of $67,911 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 642,525 households (36.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $32,411, with 68,087 households (3.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Louisiana
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years68,087 (3.9%)$32,411
25 to 44 Years581,594 (33.0%)$67,420
45 to 64 Years642,525 (36.4%)$67,911
65+ Years473,058 (26.8%)$43,997
Total1,765,264 (100.0%)$57,852

Poverty in Louisiana

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Louisiana

With 16.8% poverty level for males and 20.4% for females among the residents of Louisiana, under 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 41,778 males (28.7%) and 59,881 females (30.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Louisiana
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years41,778 (28.7%)39,305 (28.1%)
5 Years7,410 (25.2%)7,111 (25.7%)
6 to 11 Years47,202 (26.2%)45,995 (26.6%)
12 to 14 Years24,812 (25.6%)21,501 (23.1%)
15 Years7,270 (22.6%)6,996 (24.1%)
16 and 17 Years13,287 (21.6%)12,623 (21.2%)
18 to 24 Years44,309 (22.0%)59,881 (30.6%)
25 to 34 Years40,530 (13.5%)70,197 (22.2%)
35 to 44 Years34,867 (12.2%)55,162 (18.3%)
45 to 54 Years30,506 (11.8%)42,301 (15.4%)
55 to 64 Years40,183 (14.3%)50,709 (16.5%)
65 to 74 Years23,555 (11.4%)33,725 (14.2%)
75 Years and over12,549 (11.0%)28,274 (17.2%)
Total368,258 (16.8%)473,780 (20.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Louisiana

According to the poverty statistics in Louisiana, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 89.0% of males and 85.8% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Louisiana
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years103,746 (71.3%)100,525 (71.9%)
5 Years22,010 (74.8%)20,541 (74.3%)
6 to 11 Years133,031 (73.8%)127,001 (73.4%)
12 to 14 Years72,135 (74.4%)71,518 (76.9%)
15 Years24,836 (77.4%)22,038 (75.9%)
16 and 17 Years48,274 (78.4%)46,766 (78.7%)
18 to 24 Years156,922 (78.0%)135,958 (69.4%)
25 to 34 Years259,421 (86.5%)245,931 (77.8%)
35 to 44 Years250,700 (87.8%)246,152 (81.7%)
45 to 54 Years228,323 (88.2%)232,362 (84.6%)
55 to 64 Years241,666 (85.7%)257,401 (83.5%)
65 to 74 Years182,747 (88.6%)204,270 (85.8%)
75 Years and over101,516 (89.0%)135,965 (82.8%)
Total1,825,327 (83.2%)1,846,428 (79.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Louisiana

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Louisiana show that 5.7% or 42,897 of the total 755,959 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 22.6%, comprising of 1,224 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.6%, which includes 20,804 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Louisiana
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children428,819 (95.4%)20,804 (4.6%)
1 or 2 Children226,283 (94.2%)13,845 (5.8%)
3 or 4 Children53,765 (88.4%)7,024 (11.6%)
5 or more Children4,195 (77.4%)1,224 (22.6%)
Total713,062 (94.3%)42,897 (5.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Louisiana

According to the poverty data in Louisiana, 20.0% or 18,201 single-father households and 34.7% or 94,957 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 213 households (40.8%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 2,629 households (78.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Louisiana
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children5,523 (14.1%)14,846 (15.4%)
1 or 2 Children9,765 (22.4%)54,547 (39.1%)
3 or 4 Children2,700 (34.9%)22,935 (66.5%)
5 or more Children213 (40.8%)2,629 (78.8%)
Total18,201 (20.0%)94,957 (34.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Louisiana

The poverty data for Louisiana shows that 42,897 of the married-couple family households (5.7%) and 113,158 of the single-parent households (31.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,224 households (22.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 2,842 household (73.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Louisiana
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children20,804 (4.6%)20,369 (15.0%)
1 or 2 Children13,845 (5.8%)64,312 (35.1%)
3 or 4 Children7,024 (11.6%)25,635 (60.7%)
5 or more Children1,224 (22.6%)2,842 (73.7%)
Total42,897 (5.7%)113,158 (31.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Louisiana

Employment by Class of Employer in Louisiana

Among the 1,995,269 employed individuals in Louisiana, private company employees (1,325,044 | 66.4%), local government employees (146,148 | 7.3%), and not-for-profit organizations (138,949 | 7.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Louisiana
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,325,04466.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)76,8763.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)125,5576.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations138,9497.0%
Local Government Employees146,1487.3%
State Government Employees115,2685.8%
Federal Government Employees64,2323.2%
Unpaid Family Workers3,1950.2%
Total1,995,269100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Louisiana

According to the labor force statistics for Louisiana, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,679,895), 59.2% or 2,178,498 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.6% or 143,781 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 79.5% or 479,352 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 19.3% or 15,821 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Louisiana
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years81,972 (33.5%)15,821 (19.3%)
20 to 24 Years219,524 (69.9%)25,904 (11.8%)
25 to 29 Years248,556 (79.0%)18,393 (7.4%)
30 to 34 Years251,276 (78.8%)16,082 (6.4%)
35 to 44 Years479,352 (79.5%)27,323 (5.7%)
45 to 54 Years413,266 (76.1%)20,663 (5.0%)
55 to 59 Years193,894 (65.2%)8,531 (4.4%)
60 to 64 Years151,403 (50.3%)5,451 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years117,872 (26.1%)4,479 (3.8%)
75 Years and over23,038 (7.9%)922 (4.0%)
Total2,178,498 (59.2%)143,781 (6.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Louisiana

According to labor force statistics for Louisiana, 73.1% of individuals (1,738,247) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,377,903) are in the labor force, with 5.5% or 95,604 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.8% or 547,862 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.5% or 18,635 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Louisiana
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School149,079 (51.0%)36,539 (12.5%)
High School Diploma514,238 (67.6%)53,249 (7.0%)
College / Associate Degree526,431 (76.7%)35,690 (5.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher547,862 (85.8%)16,602 (2.6%)
Total1,738,247 (73.1%)130,785 (5.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Louisiana

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Louisiana are Community & Social Service (230,417 | 11.4%), Management (193,528 | 9.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (144,709 | 7.2%), Education Instruction & Library (131,941 | 6.5%), and Health Technologists (93,090 | 4.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Louisiana

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Louisiana, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (85.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (73.3%), and Computers & Mathematics (68.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (77.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (77.3%), and Health Technologists (75.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Louisiana
OccupationMaleFemale
Management111,897 (57.8%)81,631 (42.2%)
Business & Financial40,208 (46.0%)47,225 (54.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science68,194 (73.3%)24,818 (26.7%)
Computers & Mathematics23,371 (68.6%)10,697 (31.4%)
Architecture & Engineering33,560 (85.6%)5,636 (14.4%)
Life, Physical & Social Science11,263 (57.0%)8,485 (43.0%)
Community & Social Service 73,000 (31.7%)157,417 (68.3%)
Education, Arts & Media13,797 (34.3%)26,469 (65.7%)
Legal Services & Support12,727 (47.4%)14,141 (52.6%)
Education Instruction & Library29,875 (22.6%)102,066 (77.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment16,601 (53.0%)14,741 (47.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating32,771 (22.7%)111,938 (77.3%)
Health Technologists23,110 (24.8%)69,980 (75.2%)
Total (Category)326,070 (43.5%)423,029 (56.5%)
Total (Overall)1,041,142 (51.6%)978,057 (48.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Louisiana are Food Preparation & Serving (121,993 | 6.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (75,253 | 3.7%), Healthcare Support (71,759 | 3.5%), Personal Care & Service (52,647 | 2.6%), and Security & Protection (52,643 | 2.6%).
Services Occupations in Louisiana

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Louisiana, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (73.1%), Security & Protection (70.4%), and Firefighting & Prevention (67.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (89.2%), Personal Care & Service (72.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (58.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Louisiana
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support7,760 (10.8%)63,999 (89.2%)
Security & Protection37,068 (70.4%)15,575 (29.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention17,694 (67.7%)8,447 (32.3%)
Law Enforcement19,374 (73.1%)7,128 (26.9%)
Food Preparation & Serving51,064 (41.9%)70,929 (58.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance42,542 (56.5%)32,711 (43.5%)
Personal Care & Service14,303 (27.2%)38,344 (72.8%)
Total (Category)152,737 (40.8%)221,558 (59.2%)
Total (Overall)1,041,142 (51.6%)978,057 (48.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Louisiana are Office & Administration (214,058 | 10.6%), and Sales & Related (206,330 | 10.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Louisiana

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Louisiana
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related92,547 (44.9%)113,783 (55.1%)
Office & Administration45,018 (21.0%)169,040 (79.0%)
Total (Category)137,565 (32.7%)282,823 (67.3%)
Total (Overall)1,041,142 (51.6%)978,057 (48.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Louisiana are Construction & Extraction (133,929 | 6.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (74,299 | 3.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (10,100 | 0.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Louisiana

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Louisiana
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry8,178 (81.0%)1,922 (19.0%)
Construction & Extraction129,054 (96.4%)4,875 (3.6%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair72,496 (97.6%)1,803 (2.4%)
Total (Category)209,728 (96.1%)8,600 (3.9%)
Total (Overall)1,041,142 (51.6%)978,057 (48.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Louisiana are Production (104,382 | 5.2%), Transportation (86,672 | 4.3%), and Material Moving (66,035 | 3.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Louisiana

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Louisiana
OccupationMaleFemale
Production88,056 (84.4%)16,326 (15.6%)
Transportation72,529 (83.7%)14,143 (16.3%)
Material Moving54,457 (82.5%)11,578 (17.5%)
Total (Category)215,042 (83.6%)42,047 (16.4%)
Total (Overall)1,041,142 (51.6%)978,057 (48.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Louisiana

Employment Industries in Louisiana

The major employment industries in Louisiana include Health Care & Social Assistance (306,602 | 15.2%), Retail Trade (229,124 | 11.4%), Educational Services (197,961 | 9.8%), Construction (163,095 | 8.1%), and Accommodation & Food Services (153,659 | 7.6%).
Employment Industries in Louisiana

Employment Industries by Sex in Louisiana

The Louisiana industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (90.1%), Construction (88.9%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (83.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (81.0%), Educational Services (73.1%), and Finance & Insurance (63.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Louisiana
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting16,924 (83.0%)3,462 (17.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction43,110 (90.1%)4,725 (9.9%)
Construction145,012 (88.9%)18,083 (11.1%)
Manufacturing123,220 (80.9%)29,033 (19.1%)
Wholesale Trade38,535 (76.3%)11,976 (23.7%)
Retail Trade108,021 (47.1%)121,103 (52.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing72,715 (77.6%)20,924 (22.4%)
Utilities16,618 (79.1%)4,385 (20.9%)
Information16,532 (57.5%)12,222 (42.5%)
Finance & Insurance25,686 (36.4%)44,960 (63.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing17,318 (53.3%)15,182 (46.7%)
Professional & Scientific62,340 (54.5%)52,054 (45.5%)
Enterprise Management543 (44.3%)682 (55.7%)
Administrative & Support47,639 (62.6%)28,432 (37.4%)
Educational Services53,344 (27.0%)144,617 (73.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance58,144 (19.0%)248,458 (81.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation21,212 (47.8%)23,168 (52.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services65,563 (42.7%)88,096 (57.3%)
Public Administration57,676 (52.1%)52,916 (47.8%)
Total1,041,142 (51.6%)978,057 (48.4%)

Education in Louisiana

School Enrollment in Louisiana

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,143,045 students in Louisiana are middle school (251,130 | 22.0%), high school (242,467 | 21.2%), and elementary school (235,552 | 20.6%).
School Enrollment in Louisiana
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool72,5336.4%
Kindergarten58,3045.1%
Elementary School235,55220.6%
Middle School251,13022.0%
High School242,46721.2%
College / Undergraduate229,91020.1%
Graduate / Professional53,1494.6%
Total1,143,045100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Louisiana

Out of a total of 1,143,045 students who are enrolled in schools in Louisiana, 227,466 (19.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 915,579 (80.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 22,108 (37.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 71,413 (82.9% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Louisiana
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds36,659 (62.4%)22,108 (37.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old225,568 (80.8%)53,607 (19.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds249,710 (81.8%)55,644 (18.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds143,840 (81.9%)31,797 (18.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds71,413 (82.9%)14,729 (17.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds96,358 (81.7%)21,649 (18.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds52,577 (78.2%)14,618 (21.7%)
35 Years and over39,248 (74.4%)13,520 (25.6%)
Total915,579 (80.1%)227,466 (19.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Louisiana

Business (163,707 | 18.9%), education (129,195 | 14.9%), science & technology (108,787 | 12.6%), liberal arts & history (64,389 | 7.4%), and arts & humanities (59,972 | 6.9%) are the most common fields of study among 864,512 individuals in Louisiana who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Louisiana
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics26,0603.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural53,8506.2%
Physical & Health Sciences26,6813.1%
Psychology40,1754.6%
Social Sciences47,6495.5%
Engineering53,9306.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies6,3630.7%
Science & Technology108,78712.6%
Business163,70718.9%
Education129,19514.9%
Literature & Languages27,3193.2%
Liberal Arts & History64,3897.4%
Visual & Performing Arts28,3693.3%
Communications28,0663.3%
Arts & Humanities59,9726.9%
Total864,512100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Louisiana

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Louisiana

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Louisiana are males with 2 vehicles (465,280, accounting for 45.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (389,410, making up 49.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Louisiana
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle31,423 (3.0%)31,440 (3.3%)
1 Vehicle210,511 (20.4%)257,065 (27.1%)
2 Vehicles465,280 (45.2%)389,410 (41.1%)
3 Vehicles212,007 (20.6%)177,489 (18.7%)
4 Vehicles83,167 (8.1%)69,801 (7.4%)
5 or more Vehicles28,012 (2.7%)22,734 (2.4%)
Total1,030,400 (100.0%)947,939 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Louisiana

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Louisiana are 15 to 19 minutes (324,881 commuters, 17.4%), 10 to 14 minutes (275,553 commuters, 14.7%), and 20 to 24 minutes (271,497 commuters, 14.5%).
Commute Time in Louisiana
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes59,6273.2%
5 to 9 Minutes186,28010.0%
10 to 14 Minutes275,55314.7%
15 to 19 Minutes324,88117.4%
20 to 24 Minutes271,49714.5%
25 to 29 Minutes111,3275.9%
30 to 34 Minutes252,52813.5%
35 to 39 Minutes46,2002.5%
40 to 44 Minutes56,0463.0%
45 to 59 Minutes132,2737.1%
60 to 89 Minutes96,8805.2%
90 or more Minutes57,8273.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Louisiana

The most common commute times in Louisiana are 15 to 19 minutes (157,962 commuters, 16.1%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (166,919 commuters, 18.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Louisiana
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes29,721 (3.0%)29,906 (3.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes85,442 (8.7%)100,838 (11.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes132,992 (13.6%)142,561 (16.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes157,962 (16.1%)166,919 (18.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes141,140 (14.4%)130,357 (14.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes56,115 (5.7%)55,212 (6.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes134,557 (13.7%)117,971 (13.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes25,597 (2.6%)20,603 (2.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes30,925 (3.2%)25,121 (2.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes75,291 (7.7%)56,982 (6.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes65,899 (6.7%)30,981 (3.5%)
90 or more Minutes43,453 (4.4%)14,374 (1.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Louisiana

The most frequent times of departure to work in Louisiana are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (140,836, 14.4%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (156,936, 17.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Louisiana
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM111,314 (11.4%)40,772 (4.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM68,467 (7.0%)22,621 (2.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM67,361 (6.9%)32,150 (3.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM118,886 (12.1%)73,591 (8.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM102,172 (10.4%)102,043 (11.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM140,836 (14.4%)156,936 (17.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM94,070 (9.6%)130,425 (14.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM81,115 (8.3%)93,699 (10.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM31,649 (3.2%)42,298 (4.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM38,542 (3.9%)53,865 (6.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM18,326 (1.9%)24,744 (2.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM8,132 (0.8%)11,389 (1.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM47,463 (4.9%)54,437 (6.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM50,761 (5.2%)52,855 (5.9%)
Total979,094 (100.0%)891,825 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Louisiana

Occupancy by Ownership in Louisiana

Of the total 1,765,264 dwellings in Louisiana, owner-occupied units account for 1,185,633 (67.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 579,631 (32.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Louisiana
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,185,63367.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units579,63132.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,765,264100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Louisiana

Occupancy by Household Size in Louisiana
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household542,82530.7%
2-Person Household587,63633.3%
3-Person Household279,87815.9%
4+ Person Household354,92520.1%
Total Housing Units1,765,264100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Louisiana

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Louisiana
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household301,493 (55.5%)241,332 (44.5%)
2-Person Household437,390 (74.4%)150,246 (25.6%)
3-Person Household194,802 (69.6%)85,076 (30.4%)
4+ Person Household251,948 (71.0%)102,977 (29.0%)
Total Housing Units1,185,633 (67.2%)579,631 (32.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Louisiana

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Louisiana
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School110,446 (53.7%)95,267 (46.3%)
High School Diploma347,573 (64.9%)188,131 (35.1%)
College/Associate Degree345,278 (65.6%)180,938 (34.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher382,336 (76.8%)115,295 (23.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Louisiana

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Louisiana
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years340,26719.3%
35 to 44 Years309,41417.5%
45 to 54 Years296,38216.8%
55 to 64 Years346,14319.6%
65 to 74 Years283,43216.1%
75 to 84 Years138,5787.9%
85 Years and Over51,0482.9%
Total1,765,264100.0%

Housing Finances in Louisiana

Median Income by Occupancy in Louisiana

Median Income by Occupancy in Louisiana
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,185,633 (67.2%)$74,757
Renter-Occupied579,631 (32.8%)$33,405
Average1,765,264 (100.0%)$57,852

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Louisiana

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Louisiana
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00033,417 (2.8%)45,214 (7.8%)
$5,000 to $9,99919,287 (1.6%)31,936 (5.5%)
$10,000 to $14,99942,971 (3.6%)62,385 (10.8%)
$15,000 to $19,99942,056 (3.5%)43,285 (7.5%)
$20,000 to $24,99945,778 (3.9%)46,244 (8.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99990,015 (7.6%)73,085 (12.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999127,726 (10.8%)80,038 (13.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999193,338 (16.3%)86,969 (15.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999154,517 (13.0%)47,869 (8.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999218,619 (18.4%)39,860 (6.9%)
$150,000 or more217,909 (18.4%)22,746 (3.9%)
Total1,185,633 (100.0%)579,631 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Louisiana

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Louisiana
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300179,881 (15.2%)20,514 (3.5%)
$300 to $499204,129 (17.2%)33,788 (5.8%)
$500 to $799177,271 (14.9%)98,262 (17.0%)
$800 to $99990,256 (7.6%)110,605 (19.1%)
$1,000 to $1,499221,751 (18.7%)183,622 (31.7%)
$1,500 to $1,999156,208 (13.2%)54,123 (9.3%)
$2,000 to $2,49975,671 (6.4%)13,516 (2.3%)
$2,500 to $2,99936,520 (3.1%)3,864 (0.7%)
$3,000 or more43,946 (3.7%)2,964 (0.5%)
Total1,185,633 (100.0%)579,631 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Louisiana

Housing Structures in Louisiana

Housing Structures in Louisiana
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,202,95868.1%
Single Unit, Attached49,8262.8%
2 Unit Apartments61,1053.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments66,8513.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments52,0292.9%
10 or more Apartments126,0787.1%
Mobile Home / Other206,41711.7%
Total1,765,264100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Louisiana

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Louisiana
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached993,592 (82.6%)209,366 (17.4%)
Single Unit, Attached21,137 (42.4%)28,689 (57.6%)
2 Unit Apartments7,796 (12.8%)53,309 (87.2%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments4,562 (6.8%)62,289 (93.2%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2,150 (4.1%)49,879 (95.9%)
10 or more Apartments6,164 (4.9%)119,914 (95.1%)
Mobile Home / Other150,232 (72.8%)56,185 (27.2%)
Total1,185,633 (67.2%)579,631 (32.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Louisiana

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Louisiana
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room3,814 (0.3%)18,777 (3.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms28,563 (2.4%)122,141 (21.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms372,550 (31.4%)300,597 (51.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms484,359 (40.8%)110,975 (19.2%)
8 or more Rooms296,347 (25.0%)27,141 (4.7%)
Total1,185,633 (100.0%)579,631 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Louisiana

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Louisiana
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas456,221 (38.5%)120,277 (20.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas27,238 (2.3%)6,656 (1.1%)
Electricity689,100 (58.1%)446,574 (77.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene643 (0.1%)702 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke80 (0.0%)75 (0.0%)
All other Fuels8,426 (0.7%)1,245 (0.2%)
No Fuel Used3,925 (0.3%)4,102 (0.7%)
Total1,185,633 (100.0%)579,631 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Louisiana

Household Vehicle Usage in Louisiana
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle42,140 (3.5%)103,922 (17.9%)
1 Vehicle349,105 (29.4%)298,816 (51.5%)
2 Vehicles520,087 (43.9%)140,499 (24.2%)
3 or more Vehicles274,301 (23.1%)36,394 (6.3%)
Total1,185,633 (100.0%)579,631 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Louisiana

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Louisiana

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units566,195619,438
Median Property Value$162,100$225,300
Median Household Income$53,634$150,493
Monthly Housing Costs$396$42,312
Real Estate Taxes$692$79,050

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Louisiana

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Louisiana
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00096,676 (17.1%)22,994 (3.7%)
$50,000 to $99,99990,069 (15.9%)48,145 (7.8%)
$100,000 to $299,999268,411 (47.4%)367,400 (59.3%)
$300,000 to $499,99975,491 (13.3%)129,791 (20.9%)
$500,000 to $749,99921,449 (3.8%)33,045 (5.3%)
$750,000 to $999,9996,483 (1.1%)10,523 (1.7%)
$1,000,000 or more7,616 (1.3%)7,540 (1.2%)
Total566,195 (100.0%)619,438 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Louisiana

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Louisiana
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00036,458 (6.4%)6,867 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $24,99994,712 (16.7%)16,246 (2.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99959,805 (10.6%)36,093 (5.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99976,504 (13.5%)30,210 (4.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99996,010 (17.0%)51,222 (8.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99963,334 (11.2%)97,328 (15.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99971,956 (12.7%)91,183 (14.7%)
$150,000 or more67,416 (11.9%)146,663 (23.7%)
Total566,195 (100.0%)619,438 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Louisiana

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Louisiana
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x218,934 (38.7%)96,292 (15.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x90,005 (15.9%)241,667 (39.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x62,078 (11.0%)154,638 (25.0%)
4.0x or more185,351 (32.7%)78,869 (12.7%)
Total566,195 (100.0%)619,438 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Louisiana

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Louisiana
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800211,662 (37.4%)4,682 (0.8%)
$800 to $1,49971,228 (12.6%)169,998 (27.4%)
$800 to $1,499112,836 (19.9%)131,121 (21.2%)
Total566,195 (100.0%)619,438 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Louisiana

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Louisiana

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Louisiana
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years336,026 (96.6%)11,844 (3.4%)
6 to 18 Years758,756 (95.5%)35,935 (4.5%)
19 to 25 Years369,730 (87.9%)50,643 (12.0%)
26 to 34 Years469,458 (84.8%)84,073 (15.2%)
35 to 44 Years506,096 (86.9%)76,286 (13.1%)
45 to 54 Years477,456 (89.7%)54,603 (10.3%)
55 to 64 Years541,551 (91.8%)48,206 (8.2%)
65 to 74 Years441,234 (99.3%)3,063 (0.7%)
75 Years and older277,164 (99.6%)1,140 (0.4%)
Total4,177,471 (91.9%)365,793 (8.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Louisiana

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Louisiana
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born336,026 (96.6%)11,844 (3.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen758,756 (95.5%)35,935 (4.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen369,730 (87.9%)50,643 (12.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Louisiana

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Louisiana
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000711,304 (90.3%)76,791 (9.7%)
$25,000 to $49,999766,878 (89.2%)92,936 (10.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999646,775 (90.4%)68,964 (9.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999516,900 (91.6%)47,639 (8.4%)
$100,000 and over1,495,484 (95.1%)76,540 (4.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Louisiana

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Louisiana
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6192,258 (55.3%)158,660 (45.6%)
6 to 18 Years397,700 (50.0%)400,263 (50.4%)
19 to 25 Years137,289 (32.7%)248,824 (59.2%)
25 to 34 Years161,177 (29.1%)331,871 (60.0%)
35 to 44 Years146,525 (25.2%)382,684 (65.7%)
45 to 54 Years135,438 (25.5%)367,376 (69.1%)
55 to 64 Years186,493 (31.6%)390,718 (66.2%)
65 to 74 Years420,363 (94.6%)230,547 (51.9%)
75 Years and over272,819 (98.0%)148,694 (53.4%)
Total2,050,062 (45.1%)2,659,637 (58.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Louisiana

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Louisiana
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,023 (0.7%)1,226 (0.9%)
5 to 17 Years34,636 (8.6%)24,714 (6.4%)
18 to 34 Years46,002 (9.1%)45,687 (8.6%)
35 to 64 Years139,121 (16.9%)147,938 (16.8%)
65 to 74 Years64,677 (31.4%)68,332 (28.7%)
75 Years and over58,517 (51.3%)86,039 (52.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Louisiana

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Louisiana: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years581 (0.4%)528 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years3,372 (0.8%)2,725 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years5,972 (1.2%)4,054 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years37,538 (4.6%)22,144 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years31,241 (15.1%)15,837 (6.7%)
75 Years and over33,970 (29.8%)30,836 (18.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Louisiana: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years537 (0.4%)988 (0.7%)
5 to 17 Years5,771 (1.4%)6,856 (1.8%)
18 to 34 Years9,162 (1.8%)12,736 (2.4%)
35 to 64 Years31,293 (3.8%)36,770 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years12,889 (6.2%)15,708 (6.6%)
75 Years and over13,738 (12.0%)18,854 (11.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Louisiana: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years27,591 (6.8%)15,842 (4.1%)
18 to 34 Years29,641 (5.9%)26,737 (5.1%)
35 to 64 Years51,250 (6.2%)57,930 (6.6%)
65 to 74 Years12,796 (6.2%)16,626 (7.0%)
75 Years and over15,981 (14.0%)26,122 (15.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Louisiana: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3,144 (0.8%)2,739 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years9,059 (1.8%)9,084 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years70,734 (8.6%)84,586 (9.6%)
65 to 74 Years34,256 (16.6%)48,127 (20.2%)
75 Years and over33,740 (29.6%)62,414 (38.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Louisiana: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years5,476 (1.3%)3,307 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years6,564 (1.3%)4,991 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years24,502 (3.0%)26,975 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years11,000 (5.3%)13,203 (5.6%)
75 Years and over13,743 (12.0%)26,690 (16.3%)

Technology Access in Louisiana

Computing Device Access in Louisiana

Computing Device Access in Louisiana
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,226,35469.5%
Smartphone1,520,29486.1%
Tablet979,03755.5%
No Computing Device158,3899.0%
Total1,765,264100.0%

Internet Access in Louisiana

Internet Access in Louisiana
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2,4860.1%
Broadband Home1,127,39763.9%
Cellular Data Only254,16314.4%
Satellite Internet149,2618.5%
No Internet297,83516.9%
Total1,765,264100.0%

Louisiana Summary

Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States. It is bordered by Arkansas to the north, Mississippi to the east, and the Gulf of Mexico to the south and west. Louisiana is the 25th most populous state in the United States, with an estimated population of 4.6 million people in 2019.

History

The area that is now Louisiana was first inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Choctaw, Houma, and Chitimacha. The first Europeans to explore the area were the Spanish, who arrived in the 16th century. The French then established a colony in the area in 1699, naming it Louisiana in honor of King Louis XIV. The French colony was ceded to Spain in 1763, and then to the United States in 1803 as part of the Louisiana Purchase.
Louisiana became the 18th state in the Union in 1812. During the Civil War, Louisiana seceded from the Union and joined the Confederate States of America. After the war, Louisiana was readmitted to the Union in 1868.

Geography

Louisiana is located in the southern region of the United States. It is bordered by Arkansas to the north, Mississippi to the east, and the Gulf of Mexico to the south and west. Louisiana is the 33rd largest state in the United States, with an area of 51,843 square miles.
The state is divided into five regions: the Northshore, the Southshore, the Central Gulf Coast, the Mississippi Delta, and the Ouachita Mountains. The state is home to a variety of landscapes, including swamps, bayous, and coastal wetlands. The highest point in the state is Driskill Mountain, which has an elevation of 535 feet.

Economy

Louisiana has a diverse economy, with a variety of industries contributing to its overall economic output. The state’s largest industries include oil and gas, agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism.
Oil and gas are the state’s largest industry, accounting for over one-third of the state’s total economic output. Louisiana is home to a number of oil and gas companies, including Chevron, Shell, and ExxonMobil.
Agriculture is also an important part of the state’s economy. Louisiana is the leading producer of crawfish in the United States, and is also a major producer of cotton, soybeans, rice, and sugarcane.
Manufacturing is another major industry in Louisiana. The state is home to a number of manufacturing companies, including Boeing, General Electric, and Northrop Grumman.
Tourism is also an important part of the state’s economy. Louisiana is home to a number of popular tourist destinations, including New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport.

Demographics

As of 2019, Louisiana had an estimated population of 4.6 million people. The state is racially diverse, with the largest racial groups being White (60.7%), African American (32.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (4.2%).
The largest cities in Louisiana are New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, and Lafayette. The state’s capital is Baton Rouge.
Louisiana is home to a number of major universities, including Louisiana State University, Tulane University, and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. The state is also home to a number of professional sports teams, including the New Orleans Saints (NFL), the New Orleans Pelicans (NBA), and the New Orleans Baby Cakes (minor league baseball).

Common Questions

When was Louisiana Incorporated?
Louisiana was Incorporated into the Union on Apr 30, 1812.
What is the Total Area of Louisiana?
Total Area of Louisiana is 51,988 Square Miles.
What is the Total Land Area of Louisiana?
Total Land Area of Louisiana is 43,199 Square Miles.
What is the Total Water Area of Louisiana?
Total Water Area of Louisiana is 8,789 Square Miles.
What is the Average Elevation in Louisiana?
Average Elevation in Louisiana is 100 Feet.
What is the Highest Elevation in Louisiana?
Highest Elevation in Louisiana is 535 Feet.
What is the Lowest Elevation in Louisiana?
Lowest Elevation in Louisiana is -8 Feet.
What is the Population Density in Louisiana?
Population Density in Louisiana is 107.4 People per Square Mile.
What is the Total Population of Louisiana?
Total Population of Louisiana is 4,640,546.
What is the Total Male Population of Louisiana?
Total Male Population of Louisiana is 2,275,349.
What is the Total Female Population of Louisiana?
Total Female Population of Louisiana is 2,365,197.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Louisiana?
There are 96.20 Males per 100 Females in Louisiana.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Louisiana?
There are 103.95 Females per 100 Males in Louisiana.
What is the Median Population Age in Louisiana?
Median Population Age in Louisiana is 37.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Louisiana
Average Family Size in Louisiana is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Louisiana
Average Household Size in Louisiana is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Louisiana?
Per Capita income in Louisiana is $32,981.
What is the Median Family Income in Louisiana?
Median Family Income in Louisiana is $74,911.
What is the Median Household income in Louisiana?
Median Household Income in Louisiana is $57,852.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Louisiana?
Income or Wage Gap in Louisiana is 37.0%.
Women in Louisiana earn 63.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Louisiana?
Family Income Deficit in Louisiana is $10,997.
Families that are below poverty line in Louisiana earn $10,997 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Louisiana?
Inequality or Gini Index in Louisiana is 0.50.
How Large is the Labor Force in Louisiana?
There are 2,178,498 People in the Labor Forcein in Louisiana.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Louisiana?
59.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Louisiana.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Louisiana?
Unemployment Rate in Louisiana is 6.6%.