Metairie, Louisiana Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Metairie, Louisiana is 138,995 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 4th-largest city in Louisiana. The median household income is $73,256, the median home value is $308,900, and the median age is 41.5.
138,995
Population
6002
People / sq mi
$73,256
Median Income
$308,900
Median Home Value
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Metairie covers 23.2 sq mi of land at 6002 people per square mile.
About Metairie, LA
What distinguishes Metairie is density: among the most densely settled of US cities, around 6,002 people per square mile. Metairie is a city in Louisiana with a population of 138,995. That makes it one of the ten largest cities in Louisiana in the country, at #4 by population.
The typical household here earns about $73,256, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 9.0%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $308,900, with typical rent around $1,159.
Roughly 39.9% of adults have a bachelor’s, above the national 35.0%. About 10.1% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Metairie: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 69.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$73,256
Median Household Income
$45,419
Per Capita Income
9.0%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$308,900
Median Home Value
$1,159
Median Rent
61.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
91.8%
High School+
39.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.7%
Drive Alone
76.1%
Public Transit
10.1%
Work From Home
21.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
17.2%
Foreign Born
80.7%
Non-English at Home
5.1%
Veterans
14.4%
With Disability
90.4%
Health Insurance
94.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 22.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 12.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.5% |
| Construction | 9.3% |
| Information | 7.3% |
| Retail Trade | 5.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4.7% |
| Public Administration | 4.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Metairie, Louisiana has a population of 138,995 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 4th-largest city in Louisiana.
The median household income in Metairie, Louisiana is $73,256, with 9.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Metairie, Louisiana is $308,900, with median monthly rent at $1,159 and a homeownership rate of 61.8%.
The median age in Metairie, Louisiana is 41.5 years. The population is 48.9% male and 51.1% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.