In 2021, the population of the New Orleans-Metairie metropolitan area in the United States was about 1.26 million people. This is consistent with the previous year, when the population was around 1.27 million.

Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in New Orleans-Metairie, LA (MSA) (NORPOP) from 2000 to 2024 about New Orleans, LA, residents, population, and USA.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the New Orleans metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Employed Persons in New Orleans-Metairie, LA (MSA) (LAUMT223538000000005) from Jan 1990 to Aug 2025 about New Orleans, LA, persons, household survey, employment, and USA.

Age of Population in New Orleans Metro and Parishes in 2000 and 2017

Population Under 18 in New Orleans Metro and Parishes in 2000 and 2017

Percent Population by Race in New Orleans Metro and Parishes and United States in 2000 and 2017

Resident Population in New Orleans-Metairie, LA (MSA) was 966.23000 Thous. of Persons in January of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Resident Population in New Orleans-Metairie, LA (MSA) reached a record high of 1315.61600 in January of 2000 and a record low of 966.23000 in January of 2024. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Resident Population in New Orleans-Metairie, LA (MSA) - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on September of 2025.

Hispanic Population in New Orleans Metro Parishes in 2000 and 2017

Graph and download economic data for Unemployment Rate in New Orleans-Metairie, LA (MSA) (LAUMT223538000000003A) from 1990 to 2024 about New Orleans, LA, household survey, unemployment, rate, and USA.

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Race/ethnicity demographics in New Orleans, Metro New Orleans, and the United States, 2016

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the median household income across different racial categories in New Orleans. It portrays the median household income of the head of household across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into economic disparities and trends and explore the variations in median houshold income for diverse racial categories.

Key observations

Based on our analysis of the distribution of New Orleans population by race & ethnicity, the population is predominantly Black or African American. This particular racial category constitutes the majority, accounting for 55.22% of the total residents in New Orleans. Notably, the median household income for Black or African American households is $36,251. Interestingly, despite the Black or African American population being the most populous, it is worth noting that White households actually reports the highest median household income, with a median income of $93,056. This reveals that, while Black or African Americans may be the most numerous in New Orleans, White households experience greater economic prosperity in terms of median household income.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race of the head of household: This column presents the self-identified race of the household head, encompassing all relevant racial categories (excluding ethnicity) applicable in New Orleans.
• Median household income: Median household income, adjusting for inflation, presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for New Orleans median household income by race. You can refer the same here

Residential addresses actively receiving mail by ZIP code and parish for the New Orleans metro area and other selected parishes.

Monthly data for July 2005 and August 2006-Present month for Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. John the Baptist, and St. Tammany.

Monthly data for January 2016-Present month for Ascensions, East Baton Rouge, and Livingston.

Monthly data for August 2017-Present month for St. James.

Note: Trends in residential addresses actively receiving mail can serve as a useful indicator of the rate of change in occupied housing units. However, active residential addresses are not the same as occupied housing units. For the decennial census, the Census Bureau defines an occupied housing unit as the usual place of residence for an individual or group of individuals on Census Day (April 1). The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) defines a residential address as actively receiving mail if mail has been picked up within the previous 90 days. The USPS counts of active residential addresses may be higher than Census Bureau counts of occupied households in cities, and lower in rural areas. In cities, the USPS counts may be higher because they include each room in group quarters such as college dormitories, military quarters, and single room occupancies (residences for formerly homeless persons). The Census Bureau does not include group quarters in its count of occupied housing units. In rural areas, mail is frequently delivered to rural route boxes and P.O. boxes rather than street addresses, and thus may lead to an undercount compared to Census Bureau occupied housing units.

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Graph and download economic data for Civilian Labor Force in New Orleans-Metairie, LA (MSA) (LAUMT223538000000006A) from 1990 to 2024 about New Orleans, LA, civilian, labor force, labor, household survey, and USA.

In 2022, the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area recorded the highest homicide rate of U.S. cities with a population over 250,000, at **** homicides per 100,000 residents, followed by the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. However, homicide data was not recorded in all U.S. metro areas, meaning that there may be some cities with a higher homicide rate. St. Louis St. Louis, which had a murder and nonnegligent manslaughter rate of **** in 2022, is the second-largest city by population in Missouri. It is home to many famous treasures, such as the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team, Washington University in St. Louis, the Saint Louis Zoo, and the renowned Gateway Arch. It is also home to many corporations, such as Monsanto, Arch Coal, and Emerson Electric. The economy of St. Louis is centered around business and healthcare, and boasts ten Fortune 500 companies. Crime in St. Louis Despite all of this, St. Louis suffers from high levels of crime and violence. As of 2023, it was listed as the seventh most dangerous city in the world as a result of their extremely high murder rate. Not only does St. Louis have one of the highest homicide rates in the United States, it also reports one of the highest numbers of violent crimes. Despite high crime levels, the GDP of the St. Louis metropolitan area has been increasing since 2001.

Graph and download economic data for All-Transactions House Price Index for New Orleans-Metairie, LA (MSA) (ATNHPIUS35380Q) from Q3 1977 to Q2 2025 about New Orleans, LA, appraisers, HPI, housing, price index, indexes, price, and USA.