New Orleans, LA

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2019 Population

390,144

0.22% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bill Cassidy

Republican Party

US Senator

John Kennedy

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

38.3

2.68% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

23.7%

3.78% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$45,615

18.7% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$242,900

2019 Employed Population

188,427

7.03% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, New Orleans, LA had a population of 390k people with a median age of 38.3 and a median household income of $45,615. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of New Orleans, LA declined from 391,006 to 390,144, a −0.22% decrease and its median household income grew from $38,423 to $45,615, a 18.7% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in New Orleans, LA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (58.5%), White (Non-Hispanic) (30.7%), White (Hispanic) (3.29%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.82%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.85%). 0% of the households in New Orleans, LA speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

96.9% of the residents in New Orleans, LA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in New Orleans, LA are Tulane University of Louisiana (4,778 degrees awarded in 2019), Delgado Community College (3,192 degrees), and University of New Orleans (1,598 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in New Orleans, LA was $242,900, and the homeownership rate was 49.6%. Most people in New Orleans, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.6 minutes. The average car ownership in New Orleans, LA was 2 cars per household.

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Diversity

New Orleans, LA is home to a population of 390k people, from which 96.9% are citizens. As of 2019, 5.54% of New Orleans, LA residents were born outside of the country (21.6k people).

In 2019, there were 1.91 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (228k people) in New Orleans, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 120k White (Non-Hispanic) and 12.8k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in New Orleans, LA

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
228k ± 1.54k
White (Non-Hispanic)
120k ± 514
White (Hispanic)
12.8k ± 2.58k

5.51%

Hispanic Population

21.5k people

5.51% of the people in New Orleans, LA are hispanic (21.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in New Orleans, LA as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

5.54%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

21.6k people

5.57%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

21.8k people

As of 2019, 5.54% of New Orleans, LA residents (21.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in New Orleans, LA was 5.57%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in New Orleans, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.6

In 2019, the median age of all people in New Orleans, LA was 38.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 38, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 41. But people in New Orleans, LA are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all New Orleans, LA residents was 37.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Louisiana.

Most Common Origin

Honduras
36,641 ± 4,681 people
Mexico
26,524 ± 3,987 people
Vietnam
21,986 ± 3,632 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Louisiana was Honduras, the natal country of 36,641 Louisiana residents, followed by Mexico with 26,524 and Vietnam with 21,986.

Citizenship

96.9%

2019 Citizenship

97.2%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 96.9% of New Orleans, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in New Orleans, LA was 97.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in New Orleans, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,764 ± 833
Gulf War (2001-)
3,470 ± 1,006
Gulf War (1990s)
2,341 ± 761

New Orleans, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.37 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Louisiana. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Louisiana, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Louisiana.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Louisiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Louisiana.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Louisiana. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Louisiana.

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Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Louisiana.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Louisiana across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in New Orleans, LA is $45,615. In 2019, the place with the highest median household income in New Orleans, LA was Census Tract 6.12 with a value of $170,278, followed by Census Tract 116 and Census Tract 76.04, with respective values of $165,089 and $162,000.

Males in Louisiana have an average income that is 1.49 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,948. The income inequality in Louisiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of New Orleans, LA employs 188k people. The largest industries in New Orleans, LA are Educational Services (28,905 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (26,908 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (23,150 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($109,410), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($102,185), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($90,750).

Wages

Median Household Income

$45,615

2019 value

± $2,568

18.7%

1 Year Growth

± 6.51%

Households in New Orleans, LA have a median annual income of $45,615, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $38,423 in 2018, which represents a 18.7% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in New Orleans, LA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Louisiana.

$65,353

Average Male Salary in Louisiana

± $1,612

$43,948

Average Female Salary in Louisiana

± $1,134

In 2019, full-time male employees in Louisiana made 1.49 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Louisiana by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Louisiana.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Louisiana

American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races
$59,113 ± $31,409
Asian
$58,218 ± $9,931
White
$54,419 ± $1,244

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Louisiana workers was American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races. These workers were paid 1.02 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Louisiana.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Louisiana by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for New Orleans, LA is from Louisiana.

0.466

2019 Wage GINI in Louisiana

0.466

2018 Wage GINI in Louisiana

In 2019, the income inequality in Louisiana was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0926% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Louisiana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Louisiana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Louisiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 6.12
Census Tract 116
Census Tract 76.04

In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in New Orleans, LA was Census Tract 6.12 with a value of $170,278, followed by Census Tract 116 and Census Tract 76.04, with respective values of $165,089 and $162,000.

The following map shows all of the places in New Orleans, LA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

23.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in New Orleans, LA (89.3k out of 378k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Black
70,098 ± 1,742
White
14,366 ± 680
Hispanic
4,468 ± 451

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in New Orleans, LA is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

188k

2019 Value

± 7,435

7.03%

1 Year growth

± 4.97%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in New Orleans, LA grew at a rate of 7.03%, from 176k employees to 188k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in New Orleans, LA, are Management Occupations (21,468 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (19,055 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (16,417 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of New Orleans, LA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of New Orleans, LA, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (21,468 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (19,055 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (16,417 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, New Orleans, LA has an unusually high number of residents working as Legal Occupations (2.58 times higher than expected), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1.52 times), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1.38 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of New Orleans, LA, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($111,077), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($91,446), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($86,589).

Industries

Employment by Industries

188k

2019 Value

± 7,435

7.03%

1 Year growth

± 4.97%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in New Orleans, LA grew at a rate of 7.03%, from 176k employees to 188k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in New Orleans, LA, are Educational Services (28,905 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (26,908 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (23,150 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of New Orleans, LA, though some of these residents may live in New Orleans, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in New Orleans, LA, by number of employees, are Educational Services (28,905 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (26,908 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (23,150 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, New Orleans, LA has an unusually high number of Educational Services (1.64 times higher than expected), Accommodation & Food Services (1.63 times), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (1.47 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in New Orleans, LA, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($109,410), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($102,185), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($90,750).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Louisiana to other states, or from other states to Louisiana.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Gasoline
$105B
Coal-n.e.c.
$70.3B
Fuel oils
$67.3B

In 2018, the top outbound Louisiana product (by dollars) was Gasoline with $105B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($70.3B) and Fuel oils ($67.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Louisiana products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Louisiana.

$490B

2018 Value in Louisiana

$814B

Projected 2045 Value in Louisiana

66% growth

In 2018, total outbound Louisiana trade was $490B. This is expected to increase 66% to $814B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Louisiana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Louisiana to other states, or from other states to Louisiana.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$43.7B
Mississippi
$34.6B
Florida
$17.2B

In 2018, the top outbound Louisiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $43.7B, followed by Mississippi with $34.6B and Florida and $17.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Louisiana shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Orleans Parish, LA went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 80.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (14.7%), followed by Other (4.54%). The most partisan county was LaSalle Parish, LA with 88.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing the state of Louisiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for New Orleans, LA. Showing the available data for Orleans Parish, LA.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (80.8%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (14.7%)
Republican Party
Other (4.54%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 80.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (14.7%), followed by Other (4.54%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Louisiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Louisiana.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for Orleans Parish, LA

80.8% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Louisiana

LaSalle Parish, LA
88.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Cameron Parish, LA
88.2% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Livingston Parish, LA
84.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Louisiana was LaSalle Parish, LA with 88.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Louisiana colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Louisiana

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Louisiana.

Bill Cassidy

Senator from Louisiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Kennedy

Senator from Louisiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing Louisiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Louisiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Louisiana

Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Louisiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in New Orleans, LA awarded 13,641 degrees. The student population of New Orleans, LA is skewed towards women, with 20,232 male students and 33,320 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in New Orleans, LA are White (6,711 and 53.3%), followed by Black or African American (3,204 and 25.4%), Hispanic or Latino (1,028 and 8.16%), and Asian (671 and 5.33%).

The largest universities in New Orleans, LA by number of degrees awarded are Tulane University of Louisiana (4,778 and 35%), Delgado Community College (3,192 and 23.4%), and University of New Orleans (1,598 and 11.7%).

The most popular majors in New Orleans, LA are General Studies (1,487 and 10.9%), General Business Administration & Management (566 and 4.15%), and Registered Nursing (514 and 3.77%).

The median tuition costs in New Orleans, LA are $19,957 for private four year colleges, and $6,090 and $13,384 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
367 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
334 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
380 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in New Orleans, LA was General Biological Sciences with 367 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in New Orleans, LA according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Tulane University of Louisiana
4,778 degrees awarded
Delgado Community College
3,192 degrees awarded
University of New Orleans
1,598 degrees awarded

$6,090

Median In-State Public

$19,957

Median Private

In 2019, the New Orleans, LA institution with the largest number of graduating students was Tulane University of Louisiana with 4,778 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

5,149

Degrees Awarded to Men

8,492

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 5,149 men were awarded degrees from institutions in New Orleans, LA, which is 0.606 times less than the 8,492 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in New Orleans, LA by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
6,711 degrees awarded
Black or African American
3,204 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,028 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in New Orleans, LA was White students. These 6,711 degrees mean that there were 2.09 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 3,204 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in New Orleans, LA was $242,900 in 2019, which is 1.01 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $242,900 to $242,900, a 0% change. The homeownership rate in New Orleans, LA is 49.6%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in New Orleans, LA have an average commute time of 21.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in New Orleans, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$242,900

2019 Median

± $11,283

$242,900

2018 Median

± $8,652

In 2019, the median property value in New Orleans, LA stayed at to $242,900 from the previous year's value of $242,900.

The following charts display, first, the property values in New Orleans, LA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In New Orleans, LA the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$45,615

Median Household Income

± $2,568

152k

Number of Households

± 5,380

In 2019, the median household income of the 152k households in New Orleans, LA grew to $45,615 from the previous year's value of $38,423.

The following chart displays the households in New Orleans, LA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in New Orleans, LA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In New Orleans, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

49.6%

2019 Homeownership

48.3%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 49.6% of the housing units in New Orleans, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 48.3%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in New Orleans, LA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

21.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in New Orleans, LA have a shorter commute time (21.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26 minutes). Additionally, 2.06% of the workforce in New Orleans, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in New Orleans, LA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (67.2%)
Carpooled (9.9%)
Worked At Home (6.8%)

In 2019, 67.2% of workers in New Orleans, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.9%) and those who worked at home (6.8%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in New Orleans, LA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in New Orleans, LA have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

Health

91.4% of the population of New Orleans, LA has health coverage, with 37.9% on employee plans, 29.4% on Medicaid, 10.4% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 1.06% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Louisiana was $7,815 in 2014. This is a 4.38% increase from the previous year ($7,487).

Primary care physicians in Orleans Parish, LA see 975 patients per year on average, which represents a 7.5% decrease from the previous year (1054 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1345 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 180 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Claiborne Parish has the highest prevalence of diabetes (25.4%). Additionally, Sabine Parish has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (50.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Orleans Parish, LA.

975 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Orleans Parish, LA

Primary care physicians in Orleans Parish, LA see an average of 975 patients per year. This represents a 7.5% decrease from the previous year (1,054 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Orleans Parish, LA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Louisiana.

$7,815

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Louisiana

$4,420

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$6,281

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,811

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Louisiana (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.38%, from $7,487 to $7,815.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

8.59%

Uninsured

37.9%

Employer Coverage

29.4%

Medicaid

10.4%

Medicare

12.7%

Non-Group

1.06%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in New Orleans, LA grew by 1.08% from 8.49% to 8.59%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in New Orleans, LA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.