Demographics in New Orleans, LA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is New Orleans?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

376,035

Male

177,299

47.1%

Female

198,736

52.9%

Median Age

38.4

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

31.6%

Black

55.2%

Hispanic

7.9%

Asian

2.8%

Two or More

7.3%

Other

2.8%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

29.9%

High School or Higher

45.1%

Foreign Born

6.5%

Veterans

3.7%

Married

27.6%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

New Orleans, LA has a population of 376,035 with a median age of 38.4. The racial makeup is 31.6% White, 7.9% Hispanic, 55.2% Black, 2.8% Asian. About 29.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 6.5%.