119th Congress · LA-5
Louisiana's 5th Congressional District
Louisiana's 5th Congressional District (LA-5) has a population of 770,235. The median household income is $50,058 and the median age is 37.6.
770,235
Population
74
People / sq mi
$50,058
Median Income
37.6
Median Age
LA-5 covers 10,457 sq mi of land at 73.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 59.3% |
| Black or African American | 34.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% |
Economy & Income
$50,058
Median Household Income
$28,411
Per Capita Income
17.7%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$160,900
Median Home Value
$868
Median Rent
66.4%
Homeownership
Education
84.2%
High School+
20.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Louisiana's 5th Congressional District (LA-5) has a population of 770,235 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Each US Congressional District is drawn to be roughly equal in population (~760K people).
The median household income in Louisiana's 5th Congressional District is $50,058, with a per capita income of $28,411.
Louisiana's 5th Congressional District is 59.3% White, 34.2% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.7% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for Louisiana's 5th Congressional District (119th Congress) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from the Census Gazetteer files. Congressional districts are redrawn after each decennial Census; the 119th Congress (current) uses post-2020 boundaries.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.