Louisiana
64 parishes, 489 cities and towns, and 539 ZIP codes.
Population
4,611,961
Land area
43,213sq mi
People per sq mi
107
Cities and towns
489
Largest cities in Louisiana
Louisiana at a glance
- The median household income is $60,756, 25% below the U.S. median of $80,734.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $216,500 (35% below the U.S.) and median rent is $1,064 a month.
- Its largest cities are New Orleans (371,853), Baton Rouge (222,771) and Shreveport (180,982).
Local data for Louisiana
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals161
- Emergency Rooms98
- Nursing Homes265
- Schools1,590
- Colleges111
- Libraries333
- Banks1,355
- Post Offices535
- Parks1,447
- Grocery Stores2,001
- Restaurants14,117
- Affordable Housing346
- Home Health Agencies176
- Hospice Care118
- Dialysis Centers168
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals77
- Community Health Centers533
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment233
- National Cemeteries4
- Private Schools282
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools74
- Superfund Sites29
- Toxic Release Facilities395
- Historic Places1,197
Housing and community stats
Louisiana, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,756
Poverty rate
18.9%
Median home value
$216,500
Prices +1.6% in a year
Median rent
$1,064/mo
Homeownership
67.4%
Bachelor's or higher
27.0%
Median age
38.0
Average commute
25.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (440,472), German Americans (317,717), Irish Americans (302,335).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,090
1,928,041 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,897
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$43.44B
FY 2026, $9,326 per person
PPP loans
$12.19B
217,315 loans, 1,403,725 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$43.19M
Itemized, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
Louisiana, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
High-risk counties
7
of 64 rated by FEMA
Storm events since 1996
25,598
1,189 deaths
Flood insurance policies
359,013
$20.98B paid since 1978
Superfund sites
29
395 toxic release facilities
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1,197 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Louisiana, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Largest cities in Louisiana
| Name | Population | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 371,853 | 169.5 |
| Baton Rouge | 222,771 | 86.9 |
| Shreveport | 180,982 | 108.2 |
| Metairie | 139,729 | 23.2 |
| Lafayette | 121,715 | 56.2 |
| Lake Charles | 81,143 | 47.5 |
| Kenner | 64,904 | 14.9 |
| Bossier City | 62,901 | 44.4 |
| Monroe | 47,004 | 29.7 |
| Alexandria | 44,060 | 28.5 |
| Prairieville | 35,238 | 22 |
| Marrero | 32,540 | 7.2 |
| Houma | 32,392 | 14.5 |
| Central | 29,783 | 62.3 |
| Slidell | 28,561 | 15.2 |
| Laplace | 28,343 | 20.9 |
| New Iberia | 27,571 | 11.1 |
| Terrytown | 24,726 | 3.7 |
| Chalmette | 22,616 | 7.2 |
| Ruston | 22,284 | 21.2 |
| Hammond | 21,539 | 14.3 |
| Bayou Cane | 21,253 | 7.6 |
| Harvey | 20,915 | 6.5 |
| Sulphur | 20,775 | 11.2 |
| Zachary | 19,952 | 26.9 |
Parishes, cities and towns in Louisiana
Population shown. Largest 400 of 489 cities and towns listed
- East Baton Rouge Parish452,938
- Jefferson Parish430,920
- Orleans Parish371,853
- St. Tammany Parish272,421
- Lafayette Parish247,997
- Caddo Parish230,004
- Calcasieu Parish207,088
- Ouachita Parish158,480
- Livingston Parish148,115
- Tangipahoa Parish136,738
- Ascension Parish130,314
- Bossier Parish129,789
- Rapides Parish127,527
- Terrebonne Parish106,186
- Lafourche Parish96,252
- St. Landry Parish81,670
- Iberia Parish68,599
- Vermilion Parish57,123
- Acadia Parish56,955
- St. Charles Parish51,396
- St. Martin Parish51,353
- Lincoln Parish48,174
- St. Mary Parish47,828
- Vernon Parish47,117
- Washington Parish45,120
- St. Bernard Parish44,419
- St. John the Baptist Parish40,743
- Avoyelles Parish38,905
- Natchitoches Parish36,693
- Beauregard Parish36,676
- Webster Parish35,820
- Evangeline Parish32,060
- Jefferson Davis Parish31,924
- Iberville Parish29,815
- West Baton Rouge Parish27,974
- De Soto Parish27,026
- Morehouse Parish24,551
- Plaquemines Parish22,803
- Allen Parish22,477
- Grant Parish22,095
- Sabine Parish21,977
- Union Parish20,821
- Assumption Parish20,484
- Pointe Coupee Parish20,217
- Richland Parish19,822
- St. James Parish19,528
- Franklin Parish19,408
- East Feliciana Parish19,271
- Concordia Parish18,174
- West Feliciana Parish15,327
- Jackson Parish14,884
- LaSalle Parish14,789
- Claiborne Parish13,833
- Winn Parish13,467
- Bienville Parish12,638
- St. Helena Parish10,858
- Madison Parish9,513
- Caldwell Parish9,500
- West Carroll Parish9,464
- Catahoula Parish8,583
- Red River Parish7,443
- East Carroll Parish7,072
- Cameron Parish5,015
- Tensas Parish3,935
Frequently asked questions
- How many parishes are in Louisiana?
- Louisiana has 64 parishes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
- What is the largest city in Louisiana?
- New Orleans is the largest city in Louisiana, with a population of about 371,853.
- What is the population of Louisiana?
- Louisiana has about 4,611,961 residents, based on the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- How many ZIP codes are in Louisiana?
- There are 539 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in Louisiana.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey)