New Orleans, LA population between 2000 and 2022
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of New Orleans decreased by 114,021. In this period, the peak population was 483,770 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 483,770 | - | - |
| 2001 | 477,956 | -5,814 | -1.2% |
| 2002 | 472,734 | -5,222 | -1.09% |
| 2003 | 467,638 | -5,096 | -1.08% |
| 2004 | 461,701 | -5,937 | -1.27% |
| 2005 | 454,845 | -6,856 | -1.48% |
| 2006 | 208,652 | -246,193 | -54.13% |
| 2007 | 239,758 | 31,106 | 14.91% |
| 2008 | 264,976 | 25,218 | 10.52% |
| 2009 | 283,214 | 18,238 | 6.88% |
| 2010 | 347,789 | 64,575 | 22.8% |
| 2011 | 360,822 | 13,033 | 3.75% |
| 2012 | 369,947 | 9,125 | 2.53% |
| 2013 | 378,863 | 8,916 | 2.41% |
| 2014 | 384,228 | 5,365 | 1.42% |
| 2015 | 390,094 | 5,866 | 1.53% |
| 2016 | 392,265 | 2,171 | 0.56% |
| 2017 | 391,819 | -446 | -0.11% |
| 2018 | 391,506 | -313 | -0.08% |
| 2019 | 391,172 | -334 | -0.09% |
| 2020 | 383,218 | -7,954 | -2.03% |
| 2021 | 377,063 | -6,155 | -1.61% |
| 2022 | 369,749 | -7,314 | -1.94% |
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- New Orleans, LA population from 2000 to 2022
- New Orleans, LA annual population growth rate
- Things to know
- References
New Orleans, LA population from 2000 to 2022
From 2000 to 2010, New Orleans's population decreased by 135,981 (28.11%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, New Orleans's population increased by 35,429 (10.19%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.
Between the year 2000 and 2022, New Orleans's population peaked in year 2000 at 483,770.
Between the year 2000 and 2022, New Orleans's population was lowest in year 2006 at 208,652.
New Orleans, LA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of New Orleans grew year by year for 10 years and declined for 12 years.
From 2000 to 2022, New Orleans had an average annual population growth rate of -1.07% per year. Overall the population shrank 23.57% between 2000 and 2022.
From 2009 to 2010, New Orleans's population grew the most with an increase of 64,575 (22.80%).
While from 2005 and 2006, New Orleans's population declined the most with a negative growth of 246,193 (-54.13%).
Things to know
Is New Orleans, LA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, New Orleans's population decreased by 13,469 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 6,155 (1.61%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 7,314 (1.94%) between 2021 and 2022.
How has the population of New Orleans, LA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2012 and 2022, population of New Orleans decreased by 9,114 (2.41%). The population was highest at 392,265 in the year 2016 and lowest at 369,749 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.01%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)
Datasets
New Orleans, LA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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2017-2021
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About this dataset
Context
The dataset tabulates the New Orleans population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of New Orleans across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.
Key observations
In 2022, the population of New Orleans was 369,749, a 1.94% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, New Orleans population was 377,063, a decline of 1.61% compared to a population of 383,218 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of New Orleans decreased by 114,021. In this period, the peak population was 483,770 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).
Content
When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).
Data Coverage:
- From 2000 to 2022
Variables / Data Columns
- Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
- Population: The population for the specific year for the New Orleans is shown in this column.
- Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in New Orleans population for each year compared to the previous year.
- Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
Good to know
Margin of Error
Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.
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