New Orleans, Louisiana Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of New Orleans, Louisiana is 376,035 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 53rd-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in Louisiana. The median household income is $55,339, the median home value is $296,400, and the median age is 38.4.

The population has grown 4.3% since 2010 (347,772 → 362,701).

376,035

Population

2218

People / sq mi

$55,339

Median Income

$296,400

Median Home Value

New Orleans covers 169.5 sq mi of land at 2218 people per square mile.

About New Orleans, LA

New Orleans is a city in Louisiana with a population of 376,035. It ranks #1 among cities in Louisiana by population. The median age is 38.4, in line with the national median. The population is 47.1% male and 52.9% female.

The median household income in New Orleans is $55,339, below the US median of $74,580. 16.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $296,400, with monthly rent averaging $1,211. The homeownership rate of 50.5% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in New Orleans reflects 42.0% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 13.7% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 22.7 minutes each way.

New Orleans city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of New Orleans city had a population of 347,772 in 2010 and 362,701 in 2024, a 4.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 391,843 in 2016. Average annual growth rate: 0.32%.

362,701

Population (2024)

347,772

Population (2010)

391,843

Peak (2016)

0.32%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	347,772	-	-	estimate
2011	360,735	+12,963	+3.73%	estimate
2012	369,787	+9,052	+2.51%	estimate
2013	378,637	+8,850	+2.39%	estimate
2014	383,940	+5,303	+1.40%	estimate
2015	389,742	+5,802	+1.51%	estimate
2016	391,843	+2,101	+0.54%	estimate
2017	391,493	-350	-0.09%	estimate
2018	391,004	-489	-0.12%	estimate
2019	390,144	-860	-0.22%	estimate
2020	383,374	-6,770	-1.74%	estimate
2021	377,547	-5,827	-1.52%	estimate
2022	370,473	-7,074	-1.87%	estimate
2023	365,167	-5,306	-1.43%	estimate
2024	362,701	-2,466	-0.68%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	31.6%
Black or African American	55.2%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.6%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$55,339

Median Household Income

$39,698

Per Capita Income

16.3%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$296,400

Median Home Value

$1,211

Median Rent

50.5%

Owner-Occupied

Education

89.1%

High School+

42.0%

Bachelor's+

Commute

4.5%

Drive Alone

63.2%

Public Transit

13.7%

Work From Home

22.7 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

24.5%

Foreign Born

90.1%

Non-English at Home

4.7%

Veterans

14.1%

With Disability

91.6%

Health Insurance

92.6%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	29.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	14.1%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	13.8%
Retail Trade	6.1%
Information	5.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	4.9%
Construction	4.9%
Public Administration	4.8%
Manufacturing	3.8%
Transportation & Warehousing	2.2%
Agriculture & Mining	0.7%

Largest cities in Louisiana

Baton Rouge (223,699)Shreveport (183,483)Metairie (138,995)Lafayette (121,537)Lake Charles (81,679)Kenner (65,113)Bossier City (62,832)Monroe (47,241)Alexandria (44,566)Prairieville (35,010)View all Louisiana cities →

Largest counties in Louisiana

East Baton Rouge Parish (452,821)Jefferson Parish (432,484)Orleans Parish (376,035)St. Tammany Parish (269,331)Lafayette Parish (245,075)

Part of Louisiana

Louisiana demographic profile All Louisiana data →

Metro areas in Louisiana

New Orleans (988,763)Baton Rouge (871,379)Lafayette (410,883)Shreveport (389,004)Slidell (269,331)Lake Charles (245,973)Monroe (224,705)Houma (204,032)All US metros →

City rankings

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Frequently Asked Questions

New Orleans, Louisiana has a population of 376,035 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 53rd-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in Louisiana.

The median household income in New Orleans, Louisiana is $55,339, with 16.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in New Orleans, Louisiana is $296,400, with median monthly rent at $1,211 and a homeownership rate of 50.5%.

The median age in New Orleans, Louisiana is 38.4 years. The population is 47.1% male and 52.9% female.

The population has grown 4.3% since 2010 (347,772 → 362,701).