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

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the New Orleans population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of New Orleans across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of New Orleans was 364,136, a 1.56% decrease year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, New Orleans population was 369,917, a decline of 1.97% compared to a population of 377,346 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of New Orleans decreased by 119,634. In this period, the peak population was 483,770 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the New Orleans is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in New Orleans population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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 Population by Year. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in Orleans Parish, LA (LAORLE0POP) from 1970 to 2024 about Orleans Parish, LA; New Orleans; LA; residents; population; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the New Orleans population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of New Orleans across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of New Orleans was 369,749, a 1.94% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, New Orleans population was 377,063, a decline of 1.61% compared to a population of 383,218 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of New Orleans decreased by 114,021. In this period, the peak population was 483,770 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the New Orleans is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in New Orleans population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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 Population by Year. You can refer the same here

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 Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino, American Indian and Alaska Native Alone (5-year estimate) in Orleans Parish, LA (B03002015E022071) from 2009 to 2023 about Orleans Parish, LA; New Orleans; AK; LA; American Indian; latino; hispanic; estimate; persons; 5-year; population; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the New Orleans population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of New Orleans. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was 18 to 64 years with a poulation of 239,735 (63.75% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

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

Age cohorts:

• Under 18 years
• 18 to 64 years
• 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the New Orleans population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
• Population: The population for the age cohort in New Orleans is shown in the following column.
• Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the New Orleans is shown in the following column.

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 Population by Age. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of New Orleans by gender across 18 age groups. It lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for New Orleans. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of New Orleans by gender and age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group for both Men and Women in New Orleans. Additionally, it can be used to see how the gender ratio changes from birth to senior most age group and male to female ratio across each age group for New Orleans.

Key observations

Largest age group (population): Male # 35-39 years (15,110) | Female # 30-34 years (17,105). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

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

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis.

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the New Orleans population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the New Orleans is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the New Orleans is shown in the following column.
• Gender Ratio: Also known as the sex ratio, this column displays the number of males per 100 females in New Orleans for each age group.

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 Population by Gender. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Orleans Parish, LA (S1701ACS022071) from 2012 to 2023 about Orleans Parish, LA; New Orleans; LA; percent; poverty; 5-year; population; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the New Orleans population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for New Orleans. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of New Orleans by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in New Orleans.

Key observations

The largest age group in New Orleans, LA was for the group of age 30 to 34 years years with a population of 31,903 (8.48%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in New Orleans, LA was the 80 to 84 years years with a population of 6,193 (1.65%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Content

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

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the New Orleans is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of New Orleans total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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 Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Net County-to-County Migration Flow (5-year estimate) for Orleans Parish, LA (DISCONTINUED) (NETMIGNACS022071) from 2009 to 2020 about Orleans Parish, LA; New Orleans; migration; flow; LA; Net; 5-year; and population.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of New Orleans by race. It includes the population of New Orleans across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of New Orleans across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

The percent distribution of New Orleans population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 31.64% are white, 55.22% are Black or African American, 0.27% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.78% are Asian, 0.01% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 2.76% are some other race and 7.32% are multiracial.

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: This column displays the racial categories (excluding ethnicity) for the New Orleans
• Population: The population of the racial category (excluding ethnicity) in the New Orleans is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of New Orleans total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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 Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

The U.S. Population Grids (Summary File 3), 2000: New Orleans Metropolitan Statistical Area, Alpha Version data set contains an ARC/INFO Workspace with grids of demographic data from the year 2000 census. The grids have a resolution of 30 arc-seconds (0.0083 decimal degrees), or approximately 1 square km. The gridded variables are based on census block geography from Census 2000 TIGER/Line Files and census variables (income, poverty, education, housing age). This data set is produced by the Columbia University Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN).

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the New Orleans population by gender and age. The dataset can be utilized to understand the gender distribution and demographics of New Orleans.

Content

The dataset constitues the following two datasets across these two themes

• New Orleans, LA Population Breakdown by Gender
• New Orleans, LA Population Breakdown by Gender and Age

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/.

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Two or More Races (5-year estimate) in Orleans Parish, LA (B03002009E022071) from 2009 to 2023 about Orleans Parish, LA; New Orleans; LA; non-hispanic; estimate; persons; 5-year; population; and USA.

Census data (block, block group, tract) for New Orleans, compiled by the New Orleans Regional Planning Commission.Scroll down to red Census tab then click on New Orleans tab.

New Orleans City Council Districts, effective May 5, 2014 Voters placed in the districts displayed on January 1, 2014 for all future elections. Council districts are based upon the 2010 census and redistricting. Precincts are drawn according to the New Orleans Home Rule Charter. Precinct boundaries were updated September 25, 2015, in order to satisfy population changes discovered by the Orleans Registrar of Voters Office. The changes have been made by the City of New Orleans and verified by the Louisiana Secretary of State's Office.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the New Orleans Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of New Orleans, by their ancestries, as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the origin of the Hispanic or Latino population of New Orleans.

Key observations

Among the Hispanic population in New Orleans, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 19,799 (66.32% of the total Hispanic population).

Content

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

Origin for Hispanic or Latino population include:

• Mexican
• Puerto Rican
• Cuban
• Other Hispanic or Latino

Variables / Data Columns

• Origin: This column displays the origin for Hispanic or Latino population for the New Orleans
• Population: The population of the specific origin for Hispanic or Latino population in the New Orleans is shown in this column.
• % of Total Hispanic Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each Hispanic origin as a proportion of New Orleans total Hispanic or Latino population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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 Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

Population 26 years and over Health Insurance Coverage Statistics for 2022. This is part of a larger dataset covering consumer health insurance coverage rates in Orleans County, New York by age, education, race, gender, work experience and more.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the New Orleans, LA population pyramid, which represents the New Orleans population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for New Orleans, LA, is 24.7.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for New Orleans, LA, is 24.6.
• Total dependency ratio for New Orleans, LA is 49.3.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for New Orleans, LA is 4.1.

Content

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

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the New Orleans population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the New Orleans for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the New Orleans for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the New Orleans for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

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 Population by Age. You can refer the same here