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Population of New Orleans, Louisiana

StateLouisiana
Land Area (mi²)169.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)2,313.8/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate1.04% (4017)
Growth Since 20200.2% (782)
Rank in State1st
Rank in Country52th

The population of New Orleans, LA in 2022 is estimated to be 392,031. This is an increase of 1.04% (4017 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population in Metro Area of New Orleans by Year

2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.

YearPopulationGrowthGrowth Rate

Population of New Orleans by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of New Orleans by Age

New Orleans Population Pyramid 2022
New Orleans Median Age
37.2
Total
36.4
Male
38
Female
New Orleans Sex Ratio
47.35%
185,252
Male
52.65%
205,997
Female
New Orleans Age Dependency Ratio
22.7
Old Age Dependency Ratio
30.6
Child Dependency Ratio
New Orleans Adults
313,190
Adults
(57,867 of whom are seniors) in New Orleans.

Population of New Orleans by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate