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New Orleans Population 2024

New Orleans is a city on the Mississippi River in the U.S state of Louisiana, located in the Mississippi River Delta, on the banks of the Mississippi River, south of Lake Pontchartrain, approximately 105 miles upriver from the Gulf of Mexico. New Orleans population in 2024 is estimated to be 381,539, covering area 349.85 sq mi (906.10 sq km) , ranks filthiest in the United States. New Orleans was founded in 1718 by French colonists, was once the territorial capital of French Louisiana before becoming part of the United States in the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. New Orleans is an economic and commercial hub for the Gulf Coast region of the United States. New Orleans due to its prominent role in the film industry and in pop culture it has been known as Hollywood South. Greater New Orleans, is a metropolitan statistical area designated by the US Census Bureau. New Orleans is the top most dangerous cities in Louisiana.

Below is the New Orleans population by year:

YearPopulationChange %
2010347,770
2011360,6863.71
2012369,7612.52
2013378,6232.40
2014383,9301.40
2015389,7911.53
2016391,9770.56
2017391,538-0.11
2018391,006-0.14
2019390,144-0.22
2020383,997-1.58
2021 *376,970-1.830
2022 *380,1570.83
2023 *381,4240.33
2024 *381,5390.03
Source : Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2019, 2020 US Census & 2021 estimates updated

New Orleans city UN Urban Agglomeration Population Prospects - 1950 to 2035

YearNew Orleans Population
1950663,855
1955732,992
1960829,625
1965892,909
1970952,450
19751,009,628
19801,069,054
19851,061,952
19901,043,037
19951,026,966
20001,011,579
2005998,163
2010856,455
2011902,013
2015939,901
2020*985,490
2025*1,021,142
2035*1,113,901
Source: population.un.org/wpp/, 1950 to 2035 New Orleans city Population(UA)

New Orleans Metropolitan

The the Greater New Orleans or New Orleans Metropolitan is Combined Stastical Area, is an urbanized region centered on the city of New Orleans. NewOrleans-Metairie-Hammond CSA includes eight parishes: Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist and St. Tammany, additionally Tangipahoa and Washington parishes were added in the NewOrleans-Metairie-Hammond CSA, Greater New Orleans estimated population in 2019 is over 1.5 million.
New Orleans City(2021)New Orleans Metropolitan(2019)
Population383,5511,507,017
Area349.85 sq mi (906.10 sq km)3,755 sq mi (9,726 sq km)
Rank50(US)37(CSA)
Source : CSA Maps, CSA


New Orleans Population by Age

According to 2019 US population estimates, population of New Orleans by age is 390,144, out of these 184,206 are male, 205,938 are female, The sex ratio of New Orleans is 89. The median age of the New Orleans population is 38.3, New Orleans population by age are, under 18 years is 77,134, 16 years and over is 320,571, 18 years and over is 313,010, 21 years and over is 296,528, 65 years and over is 77,254. 47.2% are male, 52.8% are female, 19.8% are under 18 years old, 82.2% are 16 years and over, 80.2% are 18 years and over, 76.0% are 21 years and over, 15.5% are 65 years and over. There are total 192,236 housing units, The voting population of New Orleans are 303,459, out of these 140,112 are male voters, 163,347 are female voters, 46.2% are male, 53.8% are female. New Orleans population in 2023 is estimated to be 381,040, population in 2022 is estimated to be 380,157, and in 2021 is estimated to be 376,970.

Age GroupPopulationPercent
0 -522,4645.8%
5 - 918,6944.8%
10 - 1424,1706.2%
15 - 1921,1385.4%
20 - 2424,2736.2%
25 - 3466,38317.0%
35 - 4455,76814.3%
45 - 5445,23911.6%
55 - 5923,8586.1%
60 - 6427,5737.1%
65 - 7437,9949.7%
75 - 8416,2704.2%
85 and over6,3201.6%
Source: 2019 US population by age estimates


New Orleans Population by Race

According to 2019 population of New Orleans by race are:

White Population

White population in New Orleans, Louisiana are 132,595, percentage wise 34.0 percent are whites.

Black Population

Black population in New Orleans, Louisiana are 229,418, percentage wise 58.8 percent are blacks. African American refers to black population in New Orleans, They are Black racial groups of Africa, includes Sub-Saharan African people, Kenyan, Nigerian, Carribbean such as Haitian and Jamaican.

Asian Population

Asian population in New Orleans are 11,049, percentage wise 2.8 percent are asians, out of these 1,858 are Asian Indians, 2,100 are Chinese, 382 are Filipinos, 453 are Japanese, 466 are Korean, 4,412 are Vietnamese and 1,378 are other Asian nationals.

Hispanic Population

Hispanic population in New Orleans, Louisiana are 21,483. Percentage wise 5.5 percent are hispanics, out of these 5,631 are Mexican people, 624 are Puerto Ricans, 1,414 are Cubans, and 13,814 are other Hispanic or Latinos.

Population by Race390,144Percent
White132,59534.0%
Black or African American229,41858.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native1,3490.3%
Asian Population11,0492.8%
Asian Indian1,8580.5%
Chinese2,1000.5%
Filipino3820.1%
Japanese4530.1%
Other Asian Population1,378
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander290.0%
Hispanic or Latino21,4835.5%
Mexican5,6311.4%
Puerto Rican6240.2%
Cuban1,4140.4%
Other Hispanic or Latino13,814
Source: US Census population estimates(2019)


Nativity by Place of Birth

Total New Orleans native population is 367,221, out of these 274,543 born in the Louisiana state and 88,332 born in other state in the United States. Foreign born or Population born outside the US are 22,923, out of these 11,013 are Naturalised US citizen, 1,422 are in Europe, 4,739 in Asia, 208 in Africa, 4,266 in Latin America and 378 in Northern America. Total Foreigners who are non US citizens living in New Orleans are 11,910, out of these 1,887 are from Europe, 2,981 are from Asia, 499 from Africa, 6,486 are from Latin America and 57 are from Northern America.

Nativity by Place of BirthPopulation
Native367,221
Born in state of residence274,543
Born in other state in the United States88,332
Northeast15,849
Midwest14,674
South44,845
West12,964
Born outside the United States4,346
Puerto Rico261
U.S. Island Areas51
Born abroad of American parent(s)4,034
Foreign born
Born outside of United States22,923
Naturalized U.S. citizen11,013
Europe1,422
Asia4,739
Africa208
Oceania0
Latin America4,266
Northern America378
Foreigner
Not a U.S. citizen11,910
Europe1,887
Asia2,981
Africa499
Oceania0
Latin America6,486
Northern America57
Source: US Census 2019 estimates


New Orleans Housing

Total housing units in New Orleans, Louisiana are 192,236, Occupied housing units are 151,753, Rental vacancy rate is 7. Percentage of occupancy is 79, 39.15% of houses are owner occupied and 39.79% of houses are renter occupied in New Orleans. There are 46.12 percent of one-unit detached, 10.24 percent of one-units attached, 15.10 percent of two-unit houses, 8.20 percent of three or four unit homes. 0.29 percent are residing in mobile homes. Average household size of owner occupied is 3 and average household size of renter occupied is 2. 37.89 percent are available with one vehicle, 21.51 percent are available with two vehicles, 6.82 percent are available with three or more vehicles and 12.71 percent are no vehicles available.

HousingUnits
Total housing units192,236
Occupied housing units151,753
Occupied housing units percent79
Rental vacancy rate7
Structure TypeUnits
1-unit, detached88,663
1-unit attached19,681
2 units29,026
3 or 4 units15,754
Mobile home564
Boat, RV, van, etc.111
Owner-occupied75,257
Renter-occupied76,496
Average household size of owner-occupied unit3
Average household size of renter-occupied unit2
Source: US Census 2019 housing estimates

New Orleans Housing Market

The median value of housing in New Orleans, Louisiana is $242,900, According to 2019 estimated US census of housing market, 1.04 percent of houses are less than $50,000, 2.92 percent are between $50,000 to $100,000, 4.73 percent are between $100,000 to $150,000, 7.15 percent are between $150,000 to $200,000, 7.12 percent are between $200,000 to $300,000, 8.63 percent are between $300,000 to $500,000, 6.01 percent are between $500,000 to one million, 1.54 percent are over one million and above.

Housing unit valueUnits
Less than $50,0002,003
$50,000 to $99,9995,615
$100,000 to $149,9999,102
$150,000 to $199,99913,751
$200,000 to $299,99913,690
$300,000 to $499,99916,581
$500,000 to $999,99911,556
$1,000,000 or more2,959
Median (dollars)242,900
Source: US Census 2019 housing market estimates

New Orleans Housing Mortgage

The median monthly owner costs with mortgage is $1,683, 0.13 percent of homes pays less than $500 per month, 2.42 percent pay between $500 to $999, 6.35 percent pay between $1,000 to $1,499, 5.01 percent pay between $1,500 to $1,999, 3.14 percent pay between $2,000 to $2,499, 1.54 percent pay between $2,500 to $2,999, 3.42 percent pay between $3,000 or more.

The median monthly owner costs with out mortgage is $515, 1.93 percent of homes pay less than $250, 3.43 percent pays between $250 to $399, 4.72 percent pay between $400 to $599, 3.03 percent pays between $600 to $799, 1.27 percent pays between $800 to $999, and 2.65 pays between $1000 or more.

Monthly Owner costs with mortgageUnits
Less than $500252
$500 to $9994,646
$1,000 to $1,49912,215
$1,500 to $1,9999,631
$2,000 to $2,4996,031
$2,500 to $2,9992,969
$3,000 or more6,575
Median (dollars)1,683
Monthly Owner costs with out mortgageUnits
Less than $2503,715
$250 to $3996,597
$400 to $5999,067
$600 to $7995,819
$800 to $9992,433
$1,000 or more5,090
Median (dollars)515
Source: US Census 2019 housing mortgage estimates

New Orleans Rental

Total number of New Orleans rental homes or apartments are 76,496, occupied by Renter, The median value of New Orleans average rental rate is $1,010. 11.76 percent of homes are under $500, 33.36 percent of rental rates between $500 to $1000, 41.66 percent housing units are from $1000 to $2000, 4.84 percent are between $2000 to $3000, and 0.26 percent are above $3000.

        
RentalUnits
Less than $5008,997
$500 to $99925,516
$1,000 to $1,49923,191
$1,500 to $1,9998,680
$2,000 to $2,4992,786
$2,500 to $2,999920
$3,000 or more200
Median (dollars)1,010
Source: US Census 2019 housing rental estimates

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