New Orleans, LA — City Profile & Demographics 2026
Population 376,035 · Louisiana · Updated May 2026
Population
376,035
Median Income
$55,339
Home Price
$245,988
Unemployment
7.8%
Poverty Rate
22.6%
Bachelor's+
41.9%
Full Demographics — New Orleans, LA
27 metrics across 8 categories, compared to US national averages.
Demographics
| Metric | New Orleans, LA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 376,035 | — | |
| Pop. Density / sq mi | N/A | — | |
| Median Age | 38.4 | 38.9 | |
| Foreign Born | 6.6% | 13.8% | |
| White | 31.6% | 61.6% | |
| Black | 55.2% | 12.4% | |
| Asian | 2.8% | 6.0% | |
| Hispanic | 7.9% | 18.7% | |
| Spanish at Home | N/A | 13.2% |
Economy
| Metric | New Orleans, LA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median HH Income | $55,339 | $74,580 | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,698 | $40,480 | |
| Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)BEA MSA-level | $55,297 | $64,500 | |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.8% | 3.8% | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.6% | 11.5% | |
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 41.9% | 35.8% |
Housing
Source: Zillow ZHVI, Census ACS
| Metric | New Orleans, LA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $245,988 | $410,000 | |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.5% | 65.4% |
Safety
| Metric | New Orleans, LA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 643 | 380 | |
| Property Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 2824 | 1950 |
Health
| Metric | New Orleans, LA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity RateCDC PLACES | 34.0% | 33.0% | |
| Diabetes RateCDC PLACES | 15.1% | 11.6% | |
| Poor Mental HealthCDC PLACES — 14+ days/month | 19.4% | 14.0% | |
| No Health InsuranceCDC PLACES | 8.7% | 9.6% | |
| Binge DrinkingCDC PLACES | 19.7% | 15.5% | |
| Current SmokersCDC PLACES | 15.5% | 12.5% |
Climate
| Metric | New Orleans, LA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Annual TempNOAA 1991–2020 normal | N/A | 54.5°F | |
| Annual PrecipitationNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 66.6 in | 30.2 in |
Air Quality
| Metric | New Orleans, LA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 Annual AvgEPA AQS (state-level est.) | 8.9 µg/m³ | 8.5 µg/m³ | |
| Good Air DaysAQI ≤ 50 | 75.0% | 70.0% |
Commute
| Metric | New Orleans, LA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Commute TimeCensus ACS | 24.6 min | 27.0 min |
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About New Orleans, LA
New Orleans is a city in Louisiana, United States. With a population of 376,035, it is one of the notable cities in the region. Compared to the US average, New Orleans shows stronger educational attainment (41.9% bachelor's degree vs 35.8% bachelor's degree US avg) and uninsured rate (8.7% without health insurance vs 9.6% without health insurance US avg). However, the city has a higher household income at $55,339 median HH income, compared to the US average of $74,580 median HH income. Data sourced from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Survey (2023), CDC PLACES, FBI CDE, NOAA, and EPA.