LOUISIANA
HISTORIC & PROJECTED GROWTH 1790 TO 2050
Sources: Census figures from U.S. Bureau of the Census & *Estimates from Weldon Cooper Center, Demographics Research Group
Louisiana POPULATION DENSITY
Louisiana Land Area - 43,204 square miles
YEAR | PEOPLE PER SQUARE MILE |
|---|---|
2020 | 107.8 |
2010 | 104.9 |
2000 | 103.4 |
1990 | 97.7 |
1980 | 97.3 |
1970 | 84.3 |
1960 | 75.4 |
1950 | 62.1 |
1940 | 54.7 |
1930 | 48.6 |
1920 | 41.6 |
1910 | 38.3 |
SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of the Census
Louisiana Population News Articles
Louisiana lawmakers approve incentives for wood pellet industry – May 29, 2026
Outdoor balloon releases will be illegal in this state starting in August – May 29, 2026
What percent of the workforce in Louisiana are immigrants? – May 13, 2026
How many people live in Louisiana? – Mar 6, 2026
The best and worst of Louisiana’s ‘water report card’ grades – May 6, 2026
‘Point of no return’: New Orleans relocation must start now due to sea level, study finds - May 4, 2026
LSU professors explain causes of extremely cold weather in Louisiana, impact on infrastructure – Feb 4, 2026
Website ranks Maurice as fastest growing city in Louisiana – Feb 3, 2026
Trump’s immigration crackdown led to drop in US growth rate last year as population hit 342 million – Jan 28, 2026
Louisiana stifles community pollution monitoring, critics sayv – Jan 14, 2026
Oil giants set to skirt state court in Louisiana pollution dispute – Jan 12, 2026
How polluted is Louisiana? State ranks as one of worst by US News – Jan 8, 2026
Louisiana ranks 49th on nationwide climate and health study. See its scores for flood risk, air quality. – Sep 27, 2025
Louisiana in midst of industrial construction boom, says Leaders for a Better Louisiana – Sep 26, 2025
Evacuating can be hard and dangerous. Could Louisiana build temporary travel lanes for relief? – Sep 23, 2025
Will Meta’s AI Data Center Raise Your Power Bills in Shreveport? – Sep 4, 2025
Toxic Coal Ash in Louisiana: Addressing Coal Plants’ Hazardous Legacy – Sep 4, 2025
Lafayette Parish leads Louisiana in population growth – Mar 19, 2025
Louisiana roads are worst in the Southeast region – Mar 14, 2025
Louisiana: Zero-Emission Ports and a More Sustainable Future – Mar 4, 2025
Trump administration to drop lawsuit against Louisiana petrochemical plant, AP sources say – Mar 4, 2025
Local opposition mounts to carbon capture projects in Louisiana – Feb 26, 2025
Louisiana plants hit with pollution fines as part of federal environmental justice push – Nov 1, 2024
Apparently, People Are Moving to These 7 Louisiana Cities – Here’s Why – Oct 30, 2024
EPA announces over $2.4 million will go to addressing water and air quality issues in Louisiana – Oct 22, 2024
Fishermen, environmental groups fight massive LNG terminal in court – Sept 9, 2024
What a court ruling means for the future of pollution in Louisiana’s Cancer Alley – Sept 7, 2024
Louisiana Drought Conditions Are the 15th Worst in the U.S. – Sept 4, 2024
As Louisiana's Hispanic population grows, this program drives students toward college - Sept 3, 2024
Gov. Landry targets ‘noncitizens’ in Louisiana, claiming immigrants pose voter fraud risk – Aug 27, 2024
These States Are Sending The Most People To Louisiana – Aug 16, 2024
Air in Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley’ likely more toxic than previously thought – June 11, 2024
Victory! Louisiana Enacts Anti-Sanctuary City Legislation – June 10, 2024
A Research Duel Heats up Amid High-Stakes Decision on LNG Exports – June 4, 2024
Louisiana’s coast is sinking. Advocates say the governor is undermining efforts to save it. – May 25, 2024
Only four of Louisiana's largest cities grew between 2020 and 2023 – May 16, 2024
Baton Rouge, EBR populations continue to decline, new data shows – May 15, 2024
Discover the 5 Most Flood-Prone Towns in Louisiana – September 30, 2023
8 facts about recent Latino immigrants to the U.S. – September 28, 2023
New Orleans declares emergency over saltwater intrusion in drinking water – September 22, 2023
Drought affecting Louisiana wildlife – September 20. 2023
Wildfires spread throughout Louisiana in record drought, heat – September 11, 2023
Heat death toll climbs to 32 in Louisiana, shattering average amid state of emergency – September 10, 2023
Data shows white, Black populations decreasing in Louisiana – June 26, 2023
Discover the Louisiana Town Most Likely to Be Hit By a Tornado – June 26, 2023
Extreme heat days on the rise across the US: Where Shreveport stands – June 25, 2023
Which chemical sites in Louisiana are at risk of major flooding? View an interactive map – June 16, 2023
Louisiana Communities Already Vulnerable to the Climate Crisis Worry That the Expansion of the LNG Export Industry Could Be Catastrophic – June 15, 2023
Black communities in Louisiana far more exposed to industrial pollution, study says – December 1, 2022
Majority of Louisiana voters want lawmakers to address climate change – December 7, 2022
Louisiana commits funds to aid expansion projects – June 28, 2022
Louisiana's 'Cancer Alley' residents in clean air fight – June 21, 2022
“Is this weather ultimately going to take somebody’s life?”: Homeless population struggling with extreme heat – June 20, 2022
Louisiana could lose 5,000 square miles of wetlands within 78 years. How do we stop it? – June 16, 2022
This Is The Fastest Growing City In Louisiana – June 14, 2022
Cities Where People Lose the Most Time Driving Each Year – March 4, 2022
Parts of South Louisiana under Extreme Drought – March 3, 2022
Climate change could prove more deadly in Louisiana without immediate action, report says – March 3, 2022
US and State of Louisiana Settlement with Firestone Polymers to Bring Cleaner Air to Southwest Louisiana Communities – February 22, 2022