Orleans Parish, LA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Orleans Parish was 369,749, a 1.94% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Orleans Parish's population was 377,063, a decline of 1.61% compared to a population of 383,218 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Orleans Parish, LA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Orleans Parish decreased by 114,021. In this period, the peak population was 483,770 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 483,770 - -
2001 477,956 -5,814 -1.2%
2002 472,734 -5,222 -1.09%
2003 467,638 -5,096 -1.08%
2004 461,701 -5,937 -1.27%
2005 454,845 -6,856 -1.48%
2006 208,652 -246,193 -54.13%
2007 239,758 31,106 14.91%
2008 264,976 25,218 10.52%
2009 283,214 18,238 6.88%
2010 347,789 64,575 22.8%
2011 360,822 13,033 3.75%
2012 369,947 9,125 2.53%
2013 378,863 8,916 2.41%
2014 384,228 5,365 1.42%
2015 390,094 5,866 1.53%
2016 392,265 2,171 0.56%
2017 391,819 -446 -0.11%
2018 391,506 -313 -0.08%
2019 391,172 -334 -0.09%
2020 383,218 -7,954 -2.03%
2021 377,063 -6,155 -1.61%
2022 369,749 -7,314 -1.94%
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Orleans Parish, LA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Orleans Parish's population decreased by 135,981 (28.11%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Orleans Parish's population increased by 35,429 (10.19%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Orleans Parish's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Orleans Parish's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 369,749. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Orleans Parish's population peaked in year 2000 at 483,770.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Orleans Parish's population was lowest in year 2006 at 208,652.

Orleans Parish, LA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Orleans Parish grew year by year for 10 years and declined for 12 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Orleans Parish had an average annual population growth rate of -1.07% per year. Overall the population shrank 23.57% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Orleans Parish's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Orleans Parish's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -1.07% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 13,469. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Orleans Parish's population grew the most with an increase of 64,575 (22.80%).

While from 2005 and 2006, Orleans Parish's population declined the most with a negative growth of 246,193 (-54.13%).

Things to know

Is Orleans Parish, LA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Orleans Parish's population decreased by 13,469 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 6,155 (1.61%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 7,314 (1.94%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Orleans Parish, LA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Orleans Parish decreased by 9,114 (2.41%). The population was highest at 392,265 in the year 2016 and lowest at 369,749 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.01%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Orleans Parish, LA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Orleans Parish population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Orleans Parish across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Orleans Parish was 369,749, a 1.94% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Orleans Parish population was 377,063, a decline of 1.61% compared to a population of 383,218 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Orleans Parish decreased by 114,021. In this period, the peak population was 483,770 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Orleans Parish population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Orleans Parish is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Orleans Parish population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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