Orleans Parish, LA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$55,339
Per Capita Income
$39,698
Poverty Rate
22.6%
SNAP Recipients
18.5%
Gini Index
0.559
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K28.4%
$25K–$50K18.5%
$50K–$75K14.8%
$75K–$100K9.6%
$100K–$150K12.8%
$150K–$200K6.0%
$200K+9.8%
The median household income in Orleans Parish, LA is $55,339 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $39,698. 22.6% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 18.5% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.559 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).