Orleans Parish, Louisiana
County
Overview
- County Name
- Orleans Parish
- State
- Louisiana
- FIPS Code
- 22071
- State FIPS
- 22
- County FIPS
- 071
Geography
- Land Area
- 169.50 sq mi
- Water Area
- 180.35 sq mi
- Total Area
- 349.85 sq mi
- Latitude
- 30.053420
- Longitude
- -89.934502
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 359,277
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 287,355
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 335,816 | 93.5% |
| Hispanic | 23,458 | 6.5% |
| White | 112,351 | 31.3% |
| Black | 202,077 | 56.2% |
| Asian | 8,627 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 486 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 46 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,767 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 271,123 | 94.4% |
| Hispanic | 16,233 | 5.6% |
| White | 97,062 | 33.8% |
| Black | 162,564 | 56.6% |
| Asian | 8,783 | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,873 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,416 | 0.5% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 371,853
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $67,490
- Poverty Rate
- 21.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 81,072
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 115,882 | 31.2% |
| Black | 203,053 | 54.6% |
| Asian | 10,406 | 2.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 251,770
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 161,123 | 64.0% |
| Republican | 24,410 | 9.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 64,340 | 25.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 110,316 | 43.8% |
| Female | 141,446 | 56.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 75,972 | 30.2% |
| Hispanic | 9,260 | 3.7% |
| Black | 143,758 | 57.1% |
| Asian | 5,498 | 2.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 111,415
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 44.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 40,907 | 53.8% |
| Hispanic | 3,916 | 42.3% |
| Black | 55,996 | 39.0% |
| Asian | 1,860 | 33.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 46,694 | 42.3% |
| Female | 64,720 | 45.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 48,614 (18.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 112,385 (42.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 195,552
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $376,419
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,347
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 62.3%
- Public Transit
- 5.0%
- Work From Home
- 13.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.