Louisiana

4.6 million people live in Louisiana. Its population shrank 0.9% since 2020, one of 7 places that lost residents. The typical household earns $65,139 a year, 23% below the national median, and the median home is worth $231,800, 38% below the U.S. median.

Population: 4.6 million; 25th highest of 51
Median household income: $65,139; 23% lower than the U.S. ($84,780)
Median home value: $231,800; 38% lower than the U.S. ($371,100)
Poverty rate: 18.1%; 6.3 points above the U.S. (11.8%)

Economy

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Median household income

$65,139 per year

23% lower than the U.S. ($84,780). 3rd lowest of 51.

Half of households earn more than this, half earn less. 2025, in 2025 dollars.

Income per person

$37,160 per year

21% lower than the U.S. ($47,171). 3rd lowest of 51.

Total income divided by every resident, children included. 2025, in 2025 dollars.

Poverty rate

18.1%

6.3 points above the U.S. (11.8%). Highest of 51.

Share of people living below the federal poverty line. 2025.

Average commute

25.9 min one way

5% lower than the U.S. (27.4 min). 25th highest of 51.

Average travel time to work for workers 16 and older. 2025.

Housing

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Median home value

$231,800

38% lower than the U.S. ($371,100). 4th lowest of 51.

For homes lived in by their owners. 2025, in 2025 dollars.

Median rent

$1,105 per month

29% lower than the U.S. ($1,557). 9th lowest of 51.

Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities. 2025, in 2025 dollars.

Homeownership rate

68.0%

2.7 points above the U.S. (65.3%). 22nd highest of 51.

Share of occupied homes lived in by their owners. 2025.

People

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Population

4,618,189

1.4% of the U.S. total. 25th highest of 51.

Estimated number of residents. July 1, 2025.

Population change since 2020

−0.9%

4.0 points below the U.S. (+3.1%). 4th lowest of 51.

Growth since the 2020 census. April 2020 to July 2025.

Under 18

22.7%

1.6 points above the U.S. (21.1%). 10th highest of 51.

Share of residents younger than 18. Latest available.

65 and older

18.8%

0.1 points below the U.S. (18.9%). 21st lowest of 51.

Share of residents 65 or older. Latest available.

Born abroad

5.0%

9.7 points below the U.S. (14.7%). 9th lowest of 51.

Share of residents born outside the United States. 2025.

Race and ethnicity

White largest group

White residents are the largest group in Louisiana, at 54.7%. Nationwide they are 56.1%.

White, Black, Asian and Other exclude Hispanics, who can be of any race. Other covers all remaining non-Hispanic residents, such as American Indian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander and multiracial people. July 1, 2025.

White 54.7% U.S. 56.1%
Black 31.2% U.S. 12.3%
Asian 2.0% U.S. 6.6%
Other 3.6% U.S. 4.5%
Hispanic 8.5% U.S. 20.5%

Education

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Bachelor's degree or higher

28.3%

9.1 points below the U.S. (37.4%). 3rd lowest of 51.

Share of adults 25 and older. 2025.

Health

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Without health insurance

9.9%

0.3 points below the U.S. (10.2%). 21st highest of 51.

Share of people under 65 with no health coverage. 2025.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey 2020–2024, Population Estimates Vintage 2025, QuickFacts, county population estimates by race and Hispanic origin CC-EST2025). How we use this data.