Louisiana
LAPopulation
Population (2021)4,624,047
Population (2020)4,651,203
Population (2010)4,533,372
Growth 2010-212.0%
Growth 2020-21-0.58%
Land Area43,560 sq mi
Density106/sq mi
Economy
Median Household Income$52,087
Per Capita Income$30,117
Poverty Rate19.6%
Insured92.4%
Veterans221,316
Housing
Median Home Value$192,800
Median Gross Rent$924
Homeownership67.3%
Vacancy14.8%
Units2,093,387
Demographics
Median Age38.0 yrs
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Foreign-Born4.3%
White 57.9%Black 31.2%Asian 1.7%Other 9.2%
Households & Commute
Households1,783,924
Family63.8%
Non-Family36.2%
Drive Alone79.3%
WFH8.4%
Mean Commute25.5 min
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (age 25+)26.4%
Figures for Louisiana come from the US Census Bureau: 2021 Population Estimates for population and American Community Survey 2021 1-year estimates for income, housing, age, race, households and commuting. ACS values are survey estimates with margins of error. See state rankings or compare Louisiana with another state.