Statistics for Louisiana
Latest official figures for Louisiana, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 4,618,189 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 38 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 51,886 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 49,112 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 11.24 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 10.64 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 4.2 % | 2026-08 |
| Employment-population ratio | 56 % | 2026-08 |
| Labor force participation rate | 58.4 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 18.6 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 60,756 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 342,321.2 USD million | 2025 |
| Real GDP growth | 1.5 % | 2025 |
Housing
| US house price index, Q1 1991 = 100 | 372.25 index | 2026-Q2 |
| House prices, annual change | 1.6 % | 2026-Q2 |