Orleans Parish's estimated 2026 population is 360,831 with a growth rate of -0.37% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Orleans Parish is the 3rd largest parish in Louisiana. The 2010 population was 347,789 and has seen a growth of 3.75% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.8 years
Female: 39.3 years
Male: 38.2 years
There are 298,650 adults, (63,917 of whom are seniors) in Orleans Parish.
Female: 196,861 (52.9%)
Male: 174,992 (47.1%)
The racial composition of Orleans Parish includes 54.61% Black or African American, 31.16% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 203,053 | 54.61% |
| White | 115,882 | 31.16% |
| Two or more races | 31,219 | 8.4% |
| Asian | 10,406 | 2.8% |
| Other race | 10,175 | 2.74% |
| Native American | 1,060 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 58 | 0.02% |
Orleans Parish's average per capita income is $46,520. Household income levels show a median of $56,631. The poverty rate stands at 22.6%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $120,046 | $168,989 |
| Families | $80,929 | $123,341 |
| Households | $56,631 | $91,690 |
| Non Families | $39,459 | $60,208 |
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