Living in New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, Louisiana Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
390,845
Unemployment
7.9%
Poverty
23.7%
Median Home
$231,500
Median Income
$41,604
Median Rent
$998
New Orleans SnackAbility
4
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
8
Affordability
3
Diversity
9
Safety
3
Amenities
9
Education
8
Commute
8
New Orleans, LA Crime Report
25,395
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
6,437.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
159.91%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
New Orleans / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 25,395 | 6,437.3 | 3,711.3 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 4,516 | 1,144.7 | 549.3 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 121 | 30.7 | 11.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1,013 | 256.8 | 86.6 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2,608 | 661.1 | 402.1 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 20,879 | 5,292.5 | 3,162.0 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 2,143 | 543.2 | 579.0 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 15,785 | 4,001.3 | 2,352.4 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 2,951 | 748.0 | 230.5 | 219.9 |
New Orleans, LA Cost Of Living
100
New Orleans's Overall Cost Of Living
New Orleans's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | New Orleans | Louisiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 98 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 103 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 117 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 104 | 81 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 104 | 99 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 80 | 88 | 100 | |
New Orleans, LA Photos
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Rankings for New Orleans in Louisiana
Map Of New Orleans, LA
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Population over time in New Orleans
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 390,845 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 389,648 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 388,182 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 382,922 | 1.6% |
| 2015 | 376,738 | 2.2% |
| 2014 | 368,471 | 3.2% |
| 2013 | 357,013 | 4.6% |
| 2012 | 341,407 | 6.2% |
| 2011 | 321,409 | 8.8% |
| 2010 | 295,285 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in New Orleans
| Race | New Orleans | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 30.7% | 58.7% | 60.7% |
| African American | 58.9% | 32.0% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 2.9% | 1.7% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.6% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.5% | 5.1% | 18.0% |
Gender in New Orleans
| Gender | New Orleans | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in New Orleans for adults over 25
| Education | New Orleans | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 34.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 6.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For New Orleans, Louisiana
| Income | New Orleans | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 14.4% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.7% | 5.9% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.2% | 12.0% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.3% | 10.4% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.2% | 16.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.8% | 11.2% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.9% | 12.6% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.5% | 5.0% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.4% | 4.6% | 7.7% |
