Louisiana Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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State Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Louisiana | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,588,640 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 87.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.07% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 1,781,402 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Louisiana grew by 4.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 4,615,993 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Louisiana has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Louisiana | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,029 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.98% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.3% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Louisiana is about 23% lower than in US.
Housing
| Metric | Louisiana | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $166,764 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,038 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 67.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Louisiana is about 13.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,038 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Louisiana spend about 43 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 177 hours, about 7.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Louisiana | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.3 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 42.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 177 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,502 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 7.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 8,275 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,164 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Louisiana:
Madison Parish (12.9 min), East Carroll Parish (13.7 min), Lincoln Parish (15.4 min).
Slowest:
East Feliciana Parish (33.1 min), St. Helena Parish (32.3 min), Livingston Parish (32.0 min).
The average commute time in Louisiana is 21 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in US.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Louisiana has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Louisiana | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.52 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Louisiana:
Orleans Parish (0.3), East Baton Rouge Parish (0.3), St. Tammany Parish (0.3).
Lowest:
East Carroll Parish (0.1), Assumption Parish (0.2), Evangeline Parish (0.2).
Health
Louisiana has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Louisiana | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 22.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 23.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Louisiana:
St. Tammany Parish (0.8), Ascension Parish (0.8), Vernon Parish (0.8).
Lowest:
East Carroll Parish (0.7), Madison Parish (0.7), Tensas Parish (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Louisiana.
What is the population of Louisiana?
The population of Louisiana is 4,588,640, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Louisiana?
The population density of Louisiana is 87.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Louisiana?
The median household income in Louisiana is $60,029, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Louisiana?
The median home price in Louisiana is $166,764, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Louisiana?
The unemployment rate in Louisiana is 6.3%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.