Louisiana
LA · 64 counties · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
Key Statistics
At a Glance
Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Highest Income Counties in Louisiana
| # | County | Median Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ascension Parish | $91,549 |
| 2 | West Baton Rouge Parish | $87,299 |
| 3 | Plaquemines Parish | $86,315 |
| 4 | St. Tammany Parish | $81,202 |
| 5 | St. Charles Parish | $80,897 |
| 6 | Livingston Parish | $80,122 |
| 7 | West Feliciana Parish | $77,452 |
| 8 | Cameron Parish | $75,278 |
| 9 | East Feliciana Parish | $73,085 |
| 10 | Bossier Parish | $69,617 |
Lowest Income Counties in Louisiana
| # | County | Median Income |
|---|---|---|
| 64 | Claiborne Parish | $32,831 |
| 63 | East Carroll Parish | $33,341 |
| 62 | Bienville Parish | $35,011 |
| 61 | Madison Parish | $35,456 |
| 60 | Tensas Parish | $36,615 |
| 59 | Lincoln Parish | $39,172 |
| 58 | Avoyelles Parish | $39,325 |
| 57 | Morehouse Parish | $39,454 |
| 56 | Concordia Parish | $39,943 |
| 55 | Webster Parish | $41,182 |
About Louisiana
Louisiana has a total population of 4,611,961, making it the 25th most populous state in the United States. The state comprises 64 counties.
The median household income in Louisiana is $60,756, ranking 49th among all states and territories. The poverty rate is 18.9% and the unemployment rate stands at 6.2%.
Housing in Louisiana has a median home value of $216,500 with a homeownership rate of 67.4%. Renters pay a median gross rent of $1,064 per month.
All data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates for 2024. Values are estimates and subject to margin of error.
All Counties in Louisiana
About this data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024). All values are estimates derived from survey samples and are subject to margin of error. For more information, see our methodology.