Louisiana is the 25th most populous state in the United States with a population of 4,657,305 and a population density of 107.52 people per square mile. Louisiana has many businesses such as the popular food chain Popeye's Chicken, which was started in New Orleans. Additionally, there are many year-round outdoor activities such as hiking along the Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge or visiting Avery Island to experience Native American culture as well as local festivals and events like the French Quarter Festival. Other demographic organizations in Louisiana include The Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations and The Louisiana Council on Aging. For sports fans, there are several local sporting events like the Louisiana High School Athletic Association state championships or watching professional teams like the New Orleans Pelicans during NBA basketball season.
The population in Louisiana is 4,657,305. There are 108 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Louisiana is 37.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Louisiana is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Louisiana
- 45.9% are married
- 12.0% are divorced
- 28.1% are married with children
- 21.8% have children, but are single
Race in Louisiana
- 59.0% are White
- 32.0% are Black
- 1.7% are Asian
- 0.5% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 5.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander