Louisiana
Maps & Population Facts
Housing Estimates
Louisiana is the 25th most populated state in the United States. The state is most known for the city of New Orleans, which is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States. Louisiana has a corporate tax rate that is above the national average.
The state ranks below average on income, labor force participation and population growth compared with other US states. Commercial fishing is a major industry in Louisiana with over 800 million pounds of fish being processed by Louisiana fisheries
Income
Households in the state of Louisiana earn signifcantly less money than the national median income, averaging 24% less per household.
Housing
Louisiana has a median house price of $162,500. The cost of owning a home in Louisiana is less than most states. The cost of renting in Louisiana is 17% less than the national average.
| Percent | Ranking | |
|---|---|---|
| Renter Occupied Households | 35% | 16th |
| New Construction (Built after 2000) | 21% | 22nd |
Demographics
The median age in the state is 37. The age of the general population in Louisiana is comparable with other US states.
Louisiana ranks in the lowest of the nation for having an educated population. The state has significantly less college graduates per resident than most states.
Housing Data
| Louisiana | USA | |
| Median Property Value | 162,500 | 217,600 |
| Median Mortgage Payment | 1,233 | 1,513 |
| Median Gross Rent | 836 | 1,012 |
| Property Vacancy | 15.7% | 12.6% |
| % Renters | 35% | 36% |
| Residents per Sq. Mi. | 108 | 93 |
| Louisiana | USA | |
| Median Household Income | 46,145 | 60,336 |
| Median Individual Income | 30,544 | 33,646 |
| Median Income (Full-Time) | 41,597 | 46,881 |
| Median Age | 36.8 | 38.1 |
| Labor Participation | 58.7% | 62.8% |
| Attained College Degree | 23.8% | 32.0% |
Population Density Analysis
Demographics
Most Populated Cities
| 1. | New Orleans | 388,182 |
| 2. | District 5 | 96,550 |
| 3. | District 1 | 92,893 |
| 4. | District 4 | 92,447 |
| 5. | District 2 | 80,971 |
Highest Household Income
| 1. | District C | 112,083 |
| 2. | District 4 | 109,522 |
| 3. | District 4 | 107,500 |
| 4. | District 5 | 102,452 |
| 5. | District 3 | 101,086 |
Highest Home Value
| 1. | District 4 | 303,100 |
| 2. | District 2 | 291,900 |
| 3. | District 3 | 288,100 |
| 4. | District C | 285,500 |
| 5. | District 12 | 274,200 |
Highest Gross Rent
| 1. | District C | 1,649 |
| 2. | District 4 | 1,415 |
| 3. | District 4 | 1,375 |
| 4. | District 3 | 1,314 |
| 5. | District 7 | 1,282 |