Orleans Parish, Louisiana

Total Population: 376,035

County Seat: New Orleans

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Median Home Value

$296,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$55,339

Across all households

Median Age

38.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

42.0%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Black (Non-Hispanic)54.7%
White (Non-Hispanic)30.1%
Hispanic or Latino7.9%
Two or More Races3.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)2.8%
Other Race0.8%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

19.8%

65 Years and Over

16.5%

Male

47.1%

Female

52.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

96.3%

No Health Insurance

8.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

42.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

10.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$55,339

Mean Household Income

$89,943

Per Capita Income

$39,698

Unemployment Rate (16+)

7.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

74.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

18.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$296,400

Median Rent

$1,211/mo

Total Housing Units

194,758

Owner-Occupied

50.5%

Renter-Occupied

49.5%

Vacancy Rate

20.4%

Married Couple Households

27.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.7%

Male Householder, No Partner

24.6%

Female Householder, No Partner

41.1%

Average Household Size

2.34

Broadband Internet Access

83.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

6.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 22071.