New Orleans, LA Profile
New Orleans, LA, population 454,863, is located
in Louisiana's Orleans county,
about 5.1 miles from Metairie and 73.1 miles from Baton Rouge.
Through the 90's New Orleans's population has declined by about 2%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of New Orleans has declined by about 6%.
New Orleans's property crime levels tend to be higher than Louisiana's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in New Orleans tend to be higher than Louisiana's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 47% |
| Females | 53% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 28% |
| African American | 67% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 3% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 33.10 |
| Males | 31.50 |
| Females | 34.60 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 15.00% | | Under 20: | 15.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 14.00% | | 20 to 40: | 16.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 12.00% | | 40 to 60: | 13.00% |
| Over 60 | 6.00% | | Over 60: | 9.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 484,674 | N/A |
| 2001 | 477,632 | -1.45% |
| 2002 | 472,409 | -1.09% |
| 2003 | 467,592 | -1.02% |
| 2004 | 461,115 | -1.39% |
| 2005 | 454,863 | -1.36% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $27,133 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 1,214 |
| 2002 | 937 |
| 2003 | 967 |
| 2004 | 948 |
| 2005 | N/A |
| 2006 | 523 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
213 | 258 | 274 | 264 | - | 162 |
| Forcible Rape |
209 | 162 | 213 | 189 | - | 87 |
| Robbery |
2,778 | 1,994 | 2,071 | 1,836 | - | 761 |
| Aggravated Assault |
2,677 | 2,142 | 2,038 | 2,178 | - | 1245 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 6,232 |
| 2002 | 5,482 |
| 2003 | 5,152 |
| 2004 | 5,162 |
| 2005 | N/A |
| 2006 | 2,825 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
| Burglary |
5,262 |
4,759 |
4,879 |
5,238 |
- |
4087 |
| Larceny, Theft |
16,187 |
14,325 |
12,726 |
12,544 |
- |
5228 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
8,731 |
7,566 |
6,872 |
6,534 |
- |
2863 |
| Arson |
- |
- |
- |
167 |
- |
- |
Location
| Elevation | 11 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 180.7 Square Miles |
| Water Area | 169.6 Square Miles |
