Categories in New Orleans
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in New Orleans
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 9,544 | 28 years |
| Lawyers legal | 8,269 | 28 years |
| Restaurants | 3,832 | 27 years |
| Physicians and surgeons | 3,732 | 36 years |
| Real estate | 3,281 | 27 years |
| Corporate management | 2,406 | 25 years |
| Shopping | 1,793 | 31 years |
| Religion | 1,508 | 48 years |
| Construction of buildings | 1,471 | 27 years |
| Education | 1,350 | 64 years |
| Social work | 1,231 | 26 years |
New Orleans Facts
| Area | 204.3 mi² |
| Population | 360,270 |
| Male Population | 174,649 (48.5%) |
| Female Population | 185,621 (51.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +5.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -26.0% |
| Median Age | 34.9 years (Male: 34.2, Female: 35.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $46,027 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 225, 504, 985 |
| Neighborhoods | Central Business District, French Quarter, Mid-City, New Orleans East Area, Uptown/Carrollton |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 29.95465, -90.07507 |
| Zip Codes | 70112, 70113, 70114, 70115, 70116, More |
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New Orleans Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 341,464 | 437,779 | 486,811 | 286,660 | 360,270 | 369,311 | 383,659 |
| Population Density | 1,671.6 / mi² | 2,143.1 / mi² | 2,383.1 / mi² | 1,403.3 / mi² | 1,763.7 / mi² | 1,807.9 / mi² | 1,878.2 / mi² |
New Orleans Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 26% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | +5.5% | -17.7% | -26% |
| Louisiana | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
New Orleans Median Age
Median Age: 34.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 34.9 yrs | 35.6 yrs | 34.2 yrs |
| Louisiana | 36 yrs | 37.3 yrs | 34.7 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
New Orleans Population Density
Population Density: 1,764 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 360,270 | 204.3 sq mi | 1,764 / mi² |
| Louisiana | 4.6 million | 52,378.1 sq mi | 87.1 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
New Orleans Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1840 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in New Orleans
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in New Orleans
Zip Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in New Orleans
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for New Orleans
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
New Orleans Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $39,857 | $37,832 | $40,636 | $51,239 | $69,787 | $58,795 | $41,964 | $46,027 |
| Total GDP | $17.6B | $16.2B | $16.7B | $19B | $21.3B | $18.3B | $13.7B | $15.1B |
New Orleans CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 4,952,199 tn | 13.75 tn | 24,243.1 tons/mi² |
| Louisiana | 69,917,434 tn | 15.32 tn | 1,334.9 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 4,952,199 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 13.75 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 24,243.1 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Cyclone | High (9) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20/05 | 12:52 AM | 3 | 69.7 km | 5,000 m | Louisiana | usgs.gov |
| 10/19/30 | 12:17 PM | 4.2 | 89.4 km | — | Louisiana | usgs.gov |
New Orleans
New Orleans (/nuː ˈɔːrlɪnz/, /nuː ˈɔːrliənz/, /nuː ɔːrˈliːnz/, or /ˈnɔːrlənz/; French: La Nouvelle-Orléans [la nuvɛlɔʁleɑ̃]) is a major United States port and the largest city and the center of the metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana. The pop..
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