New Orleans, LA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
391,249
Unemployment
8.5%
Poverty
23.0%
Median Home
$250,000
Median Income
$43,258
Median Rent
$1,025
New Orleans SnackAbility
4
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
8
Affordability
3
Diversity
9
Safety
3
Amenities
9
Education
8
Commute
8
New Orleans, LA Crime Report
23,091
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
5,863.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
149.95%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
New Orleans / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 23,091 | 5,863.9 | 3,523.8 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 5,215 | 1,324.3 | 639.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 201 | 51.0 | 15.8 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 1,106 | 280.9 | 80.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3,196 | 811.6 | 497.0 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 17,876 | 4,539.6 | 2,884.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 1,994 | 506.4 | 510.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 12,358 | 3,138.3 | 2,107.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 3,524 | 894.9 | 266.9 | 246.0 |
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 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 104 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 118 | 97 | 100 | |
| Housing | 103 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 99 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 76 | 86 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 391,249 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 389,648 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 388,182 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 382,922 | 1.6% |
| 2016 | 376,738 | 2.2% |
| 2015 | 368,471 | 3.2% |
| 2014 | 357,013 | 4.6% |
| 2013 | 341,407 | 6.2% |
| 2012 | 321,409 | 8.8% |
| 2011 | 295,285 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in New Orleans
| Race | New Orleans | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 30.7% | 58.3% | 60.1% |
| African American | 58.6% | 31.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.9% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 5.5% | 5.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in New Orleans
| Gender | New Orleans | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in New Orleans for adults over 25
| Education | New Orleans | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 33.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 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 | 13.4% | 8.9% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.0% | 5.5% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.7% | 12.2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.5% | 10.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.8% | 12.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.5% | 16.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.6% | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.9% | 13.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.3% | 5.3% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.2% | 4.7% | 8.3% |
