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Louisiana, often called the Pelican State, is a vibrant and culturally rich state in the southern United States. Along the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana is bordered by Texas to the west, Arkansas to the north, Mississippi to the east, and the Gulf of Mexico to the south. From its lively cities and iconic cuisine to its unique blend of French, Spanish, and Creole cultures, Louisiana offers a diverse array of experiences.
One of Louisiana's most iconic features is its vibrant and diverse culture, deeply rooted in its colonial history and multicultural heritage. New Orleans, the state's largest city and cultural capital, is famous for its lively music scene, historic architecture, and annual festivals such as Mardi Gras and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Visitors can explore the historic French Quarter, stroll along the scenic Mississippi Riverfront, or sample the city's renowned cuisine, including gumbo, jambalaya, and beignets.
Beyond New Orleans, Louisiana is home to several other vibrant cities and towns that offer unique attractions and experiences. Baton Rouge, the state capital, is known for its historic landmarks, including the Louisiana State Capitol and the Old State Capitol, as well as LSU football at Tiger Stadium. Lafayette, located in the heart of Cajun Country, is famous for its Cajun and Zydeco music, delicious cuisine, and annual festivals celebrating Louisiana's unique cultural heritage.
Louisiana's natural beauty is also a draw for visitors, with its diverse landscapes ranging from swamps and marshes to forests and bayous. Atchafalaya (ah-cha-fuh-lie-uh) National Wildlife Refuge, located in southern Louisiana, is one of the largest wetland areas in the United States and offers opportunities for wildlife viewing, birdwatching, and kayaking amidst scenic waterways and cypress trees. Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, located near New Orleans, preserves the cultural and natural heritage of the Mississippi River Delta Region, with historic sites, nature trails, and guided boat tours.
Louisiana's cuisine is world-famous for its bold flavors, unique ingredients, and multicultural influences. Visitors can savor traditional dishes like crawfish TtouffTe, shrimp Creole, and red beans and rice at local eateries, or indulge in fine dining at award-winning restaurants in cities like New Orleans and Lafayette. Food lovers can also explore farmers' markets, seafood festivals, and culinary tours to experience the best of Louisiana's culinary scene.
Louisiana has a vibrant culture, rich history, and natural beauty that invites visitors to experience its unique blend of flavors, sounds, and sights. Whether exploring the historic streets of New Orleans, cruising through the swamps of Cajun Country, or savoring the diverse cuisine of the Pelican State, visitors to Louisiana will be captivated by its irresistible charm and hospitality.
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City Name↑↓ | Population↑↓ | Density↑↓ | White↑↓ | Black↑↓ | Asian↑↓ | Hispanic↑↓ | Education↑↓ | Income↑↓ | SSA↑↓ | Poverty↑↓ | Land Area↑↓ |
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Alexandria | 45,133 | 1,584.14 | 36.45 | 55.33 | 1.89 | 3.18 | 30.5 | 49,049 | 31.62 | 25.68 | 28.4906 |
Baton Rouge | 225,500 | 2,593.65 | 35.78 | 52.44 | 3.81 | 4.37 | 41.18 | 50,155 | 26.2 | 24.02 | 86.9432 |
Bayou Cane | 21,142 | 2,777.22 | 61.49 | 19 | 2.01 | 9.53 | 23.5 | 71,965 | 28.03 | 16.18 | 7.6126 |
Bossier City | 62,971 | 1,436.05 | 56.58 | 27.75 | 2.4 | 10.17 | 34.41 | 54,100 | 28.62 | 20.36 | 43.8502 |
Central | 29,518 | 474.13 | 82.99 | 8.39 | 1.04 | 2.62 | 38.2 | 82,714 | 35.21 | 4.37 | 62.2569 |
Chalmette | 22,192 | 3,093.19 | 58.54 | 26.43 | 2.89 | 8.58 | 24.02 | 55,655 | 26.46 | 25.62 | 7.1745 |
Estelle | 17,091 | 3,684.92 | 50.3 | 28.25 | 3.24 | 12.9 | 27.98 | 73,756 | 27.78 | 17.76 | 4.6381 |
Gretna | 17,640 | 4,371.19 | 41.72 | 29.44 | 3.12 | 22.48 | 28.71 | 47,010 | 30.53 | 25.22 | 4.0355 |
Hammond | 20,239 | 1,420.18 | 48.49 | 44.34 | 2.43 | 3.55 | 41.06 | 42,049 | 27.09 | 34.46 | 14.251 |
Harvey | 21,485 | 3,312.21 | 30.65 | 47.79 | 7.5 | 12.79 | 24.13 | 41,994 | 28.77 | 24.59 | 6.4866 |
Houma | 33,094 | 2,287.54 | 67.52 | 20.44 | 0.57 | 4.18 | 27.26 | 56,823 | 29.39 | 16.65 | 14.4671 |
Kenner | 65,785 | 4,418.32 | 47.21 | 17.93 | 4.61 | 25.51 | 37.82 | 60,557 | 30.88 | 14.69 | 14.8891 |
Lafayette | 121,706 | 2,173.58 | 59.5 | 29.06 | 2.37 | 5.22 | 45.48 | 58,850 | 29.25 | 19.21 | 55.9933 |
Lake Charles | 82,430 | 1,736.49 | 44.26 | 45.77 | 2.53 | 3.9 | 36.17 | 54,761 | 31.73 | 22.57 | 47.4694 |
Laplace | 28,956 | 1,385.77 | 33.56 | 50.63 | 1.25 | 7.77 | 27.21 | 70,172 | 31.68 | 12.39 | 20.8953 |
Marrero | 32,003 | 4,445.15 | 34.02 | 49.12 | 5.91 | 6.51 | 19.54 | 47,757 | 39.1 | 21.13 | 7.1995 |
Metairie | 140,046 | 6,047.11 | 67.78 | 10.75 | 3.94 | 13.9 | 45.99 | 72,070 | 35.89 | 11.7 | 23.1592 |
Monroe | 47,631 | 1,606.2 | 33.46 | 61.05 | 1.51 | 2.04 | 31 | 36,550 | 32.11 | 35.13 | 29.6545 |
Natchitoches | 17,908 | 789.27 | 36.31 | 56 | 1.03 | 3.27 | 35.3 | 34,020 | 28.91 | 38.02 | 22.6893 |
New Iberia | 28,363 | 2,545.89 | 45.48 | 44.33 | 1.56 | 4.33 | 22.63 | 47,108 | 32.3 | 30.44 | 11.1407 |
New Orleans | 380,408 | 2,244.3 | 30.81 | 56.67 | 2.8 | 5.66 | 45.67 | 51,116 | 27.08 | 22.92 | 169.5 |
Opelousas | 15,810 | 1,634.63 | 17.27 | 78.03 | 0.03 | 2.19 | 20.9 | 34,271 | 31.18 | 38.96 | 9.6719 |
Prairieville | 34,215 | 1,555.37 | 77.25 | 13.08 | 2 | 2.45 | 45.33 | 111,927 | 23.13 | 2.46 | 21.998 |
Ruston | 22,282 | 1,051.61 | 47.47 | 41.99 | 2.54 | 3.21 | 46.87 | 32,877 | 23.38 | 36.17 | 21.1884 |
Shenandoah | 18,561 | 2,994.62 | 65.65 | 18.84 | 2.89 | 2.31 | 56.67 | 103,130 | 28.66 | 7.57 | 6.1981 |
Shreveport | 186,183 | 1,721.6 | 36.23 | 56.53 | 1.62 | 2.93 | 33.7 | 45,967 | 31.36 | 23.42 | 108.145 |
Slidell | 28,690 | 1,907.5 | 65.36 | 19.5 | 1.73 | 6.89 | 36.19 | 63,004 | 34.34 | 15.6 | 15.0407 |
Sulphur | 21,286 | 1,894.63 | 82.83 | 8.34 | 0.63 | 4.7 | 25.17 | 53,606 | 36.03 | 14.08 | 11.2349 |
Terrytown | 26,105 | 7,124.92 | 25.77 | 37.76 | 3.8 | 30.42 | 32.9 | 56,877 | 24.61 | 16.21 | 3.6639 |
Thibodaux | 15,738 | 2,317.11 | 62.19 | 27.13 | 1.28 | 4.14 | 37.1 | 51,704 | 32.06 | 20.06 | 6.7921 |
Youngsville | 15,990 | 1,274.24 | 82.86 | 11.02 | 1.43 | 3.35 | 50.41 | 111,619 | 12.33 | 8.22 | 12.5487 |
Zachary | 19,401 | 722.33 | 46.62 | 48.93 | 1.9 | 0.06 | 44.46 | 88,811 | 20.47 | 7.5 | 26.8589 |
County Name↑↓ | Population↑↓ | Density↑↓ | White↑↓ | Black↑↓ | Asian↑↓ | Hispanic↑↓ | Education↑↓ | Income↑↓ | SSA↑↓ | Poverty↑↓ | Land Area↑↓ |
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Acadia | 57,154 | 87.23 | 76.98 | 16.98 | 0.22 | 2.92 | 21.27 | 50,244 | 22.16 | 21.64 | 655.244 |
Allen | 22,873 | 30.01 | 68.99 | 17 | 0.77 | 6.97 | 18.54 | 52,640 | 21.99 | 21.36 | 762.084 |
Ascension | 133,888 | 461.73 | 64.69 | 23.3 | 1.24 | 7.2 | 37.09 | 93,841 | 15.7 | 9.79 | 289.969 |
Assumption | 21,037 | 61.15 | 65.52 | 28.05 | 0.32 | 3.82 | 18.3 | 49,862 | 24.87 | 18.86 | 344.021 |
Avoyelles | 39,981 | 48.06 | 63.86 | 26.29 | 0.77 | 3.03 | 18.94 | 42,949 | 23.61 | 28 | 831.942 |
Beauregard | 36,956 | 31.93 | 79.72 | 11.15 | 0.62 | 3.58 | 26.57 | 73,844 | 21.38 | 15.34 | 1157.48 |
Bienville | 13,121 | 16.17 | 53.33 | 41.16 | 0.11 | 1.85 | 18.93 | 37,632 | 26.99 | 27.56 | 811.344 |
Bossier | 131,511 | 156.65 | 62.8 | 23.38 | 1.87 | 7.39 | 36.5 | 61,481 | 17.21 | 15.06 | 839.52 |
Caddo | 233,935 | 266.0 | 43.63 | 48.1 | 1.33 | 3.34 | 31.97 | 51,694 | 21.96 | 20.89 | 879.468 |
Calcasieu | 211,679 | 198.93 | 65.22 | 24.36 | 1.65 | 4.77 | 32.74 | 68,347 | 18.16 | 15.76 | 1064.08 |
Caldwell | 9,678 | 18.27 | 78.47 | 17.07 | 0.28 | 1.6 | 17.14 | 49,005 | 24.06 | 25.62 | 529.77 |
Cameron | 4,814 | 3.75 | 90.44 | 1.04 | 0.52 | 3.55 | 23.13 | 71,851 | 22.79 | 12.35 | 1284.64 |
Catahoula | 8,938 | 12.62 | 64.68 | 28.59 | 0.2 | 4.51 | 22.89 | 51,797 | 27.42 | 23.25 | 708.025 |
Claiborne | 14,137 | 18.73 | 48.31 | 45.72 | 0.23 | 2.54 | 16.03 | 36,581 | 24.88 | 32.25 | 754.794 |
Concordia | 18,556 | 26.62 | 55.28 | 40.01 | 0.45 | 2.18 | 24.9 | 43,164 | 23.58 | 28.44 | 697.053 |
De Soto | 27,618 | 31.51 | 57.82 | 34.66 | 0.38 | 3.19 | 25.36 | 54,491 | 23.29 | 21.28 | 876.449 |
East Baton Rouge | 456,193 | 1,001.52 | 42.72 | 44.89 | 3.12 | 5.79 | 43.53 | 65,672 | 16.71 | 17.2 | 455.502 |
East Carroll | 7,408 | 17.6 | 27.16 | 68.13 | 0.12 | 1.5 | 15.66 | 34,157 | 17.71 | 36.27 | 420.887 |
East Feliciana | 19,792 | 43.66 | 57.17 | 37.4 | 0.27 | 1.86 | 25.43 | 69,603 | 22.4 | 14.27 | 453.293 |
Evangeline | 32,083 | 48.43 | 65.72 | 25.82 | 0.4 | 4.06 | 18.6 | 39,923 | 23.29 | 27.34 | 662.431 |
Franklin | 19,496 | 31.23 | 64.38 | 31.54 | 0.21 | 1.47 | 20.47 | 44,450 | 24.17 | 24.22 | 624.298 |
Grant | 22,311 | 34.69 | 75.63 | 13.86 | 0.32 | 5.66 | 18.7 | 59,593 | 20.34 | 15.54 | 643.188 |
Iberia | 68,034 | 118.59 | 56.83 | 31.52 | 2.83 | 5.02 | 22.07 | 55,784 | 23.52 | 21.28 | 573.714 |
Iberville | 30,695 | 49.61 | 46.96 | 45.7 | 0.24 | 3.95 | 25.34 | 63,575 | 22.34 | 17.77 | 618.72 |
Jackson | 15,036 | 26.41 | 66.79 | 25.84 | 0.52 | 2.55 | 22.39 | 42,452 | 24.51 | 24.59 | 569.378 |
Jefferson | 435,191 | 1,446.06 | 49.2 | 26.05 | 4.28 | 16.67 | 36.3 | 65,654 | 20.38 | 15.15 | 300.949 |
Jefferson Davis | 32,178 | 49.39 | 76.94 | 16.54 | 0.17 | 2.4 | 20.66 | 56,244 | 20.37 | 16.56 | 651.52 |
Lafayette | 253,732 | 943.85 | 63.8 | 24.72 | 1.98 | 5.71 | 40.8 | 70,271 | 17.27 | 16.57 | 268.827 |
Lafourche | 96,457 | 90.33 | 74.36 | 13.98 | 0.69 | 5.18 | 25.41 | 63,039 | 20.65 | 17.18 | 1067.79 |
LaSalle | 14,787 | 23.66 | 77.28 | 10.66 | 1.59 | 7.02 | 24.14 | 65,796 | 21.91 | 19.42 | 624.854 |
Lincoln | 49,535 | 105.03 | 53.61 | 37.53 | 1.43 | 3.34 | 42.14 | 43,145 | 14.94 | 27.42 | 471.636 |
Livingston | 152,989 | 236.05 | 82.56 | 7.66 | 0.8 | 5.44 | 29.31 | 78,636 | 16.06 | 12.27 | 648.127 |
Madison | 9,283 | 14.87 | 33.97 | 61.84 | 0.02 | 2.45 | 19.66 | 41,023 | 22.85 | 32.76 | 624.175 |
Morehouse | 25,533 | 32.12 | 47.32 | 47.95 | 0.42 | 1.49 | 21.17 | 41,674 | 26.18 | 28.38 | 794.95 |
Natchitoches | 37,456 | 29.89 | 51.06 | 39.73 | 0.56 | 3.25 | 32.03 | 46,037 | 21.48 | 28.68 | 1253.32 |
Orleans | 383,401 | 2,262.1 | 31.87 | 54.37 | 2.79 | 6.97 | 46.36 | 58,630 | 16.88 | 23.06 | 169.489 |
Ouachita | 161,438 | 264.5 | 56.02 | 36.49 | 1.3 | 2.98 | 31.65 | 53,969 | 18.72 | 23.41 | 610.349 |
Plaquemines | 24,244 | 31.08 | 59.47 | 20.77 | 4.48 | 8.77 | 24.92 | 83,008 | 16.12 | 15.67 | 780.172 |
Pointe Coupee | 21,177 | 38.03 | 60.8 | 32.93 | 0.27 | 3.06 | 22.74 | 59,416 | 23.93 | 22.43 | 556.875 |
Rapides | 127,748 | 96.75 | 60.03 | 30.48 | 1.3 | 3.79 | 29.3 | 58,844 | 22.46 | 17.43 | 1320.41 |
Red River | 7,565 | 19.45 | 54.51 | 39.46 | 0 | 2.43 | 15.74 | 44,838 | 23.29 | 26.66 | 388.98 |
Richland | 19,969 | 35.94 | 59.03 | 36.31 | 0.12 | 2.18 | 22 | 52,156 | 23.38 | 24.52 | 555.613 |
Sabine | 22,152 | 25.56 | 67.19 | 14.73 | 0.33 | 3.73 | 19.7 | 47,240 | 26.5 | 22.92 | 866.625 |
St. Bernard | 45,247 | 119.85 | 55.52 | 25.48 | 2.32 | 12.29 | 25.01 | 57,770 | 16.28 | 22.41 | 377.516 |
St. Charles | 51,879 | 186.79 | 63.21 | 24.22 | 1 | 7.1 | 35.48 | 79,252 | 19.08 | 11.17 | 277.742 |
St. Helena | 11,217 | 27.46 | 42.14 | 53.2 | 0.14 | 2.13 | 16.57 | 46,806 | 29.22 | 29.24 | 408.527 |
St. James | 20,506 | 86.21 | 47.61 | 49.27 | 0.08 | 1.66 | 28.42 | 66,194 | 23.52 | 13.04 | 237.861 |
St. John the Baptist | 41,909 | 195.4 | 30.69 | 56.96 | 0.8 | 7.35 | 25.91 | 66,076 | 20.69 | 13.43 | 214.474 |
St. Landry | 83,206 | 90.05 | 53.61 | 40.3 | 0.46 | 2.66 | 21.27 | 48,877 | 24.47 | 26.92 | 924.029 |
St. Martin | 51,928 | 70.41 | 64.07 | 28.9 | 0.85 | 3.09 | 20.29 | 54,456 | 23.38 | 18.14 | 737.47 |
St. Mary | 48,259 | 86.82 | 54.52 | 29.54 | 1.29 | 8.43 | 18.7 | 51,522 | 24.48 | 23.78 | 555.843 |
St. Tammany | 280,171 | 331.46 | 73.75 | 12.97 | 1.42 | 6.97 | 43.86 | 80,360 | 20.45 | 11.21 | 845.257 |
Tangipahoa | 140,189 | 177.19 | 61.22 | 29.32 | 0.68 | 5.07 | 28.65 | 58,314 | 18.06 | 18.73 | 791.171 |
Tensas | 4,006 | 6.64 | 41.34 | 53.49 | 0.45 | 2.27 | 17.66 | 37,769 | 29.21 | 28.49 | 603.013 |
Terrebonne | 105,282 | 85.61 | 64.32 | 19.04 | 1.18 | 6.01 | 23.31 | 64,516 | 21.59 | 17.14 | 1229.85 |
Union | 21,360 | 24.36 | 67.85 | 24.01 | 0.12 | 5.57 | 21.82 | 51,088 | 26.76 | 25.36 | 876.9 |
Vermilion | 57,605 | 49.08 | 77.47 | 12.98 | 1.99 | 4 | 27.02 | 59,748 | 21.74 | 17.84 | 1173.61 |
Vernon | 48,143 | 36.29 | 69.48 | 13.07 | 1.69 | 8.95 | 26.37 | 59,562 | 16.65 | 18.21 | 1326.72 |
Washington | 45,650 | 68.17 | 64.99 | 28.9 | 0.21 | 2.88 | 17.88 | 45,862 | 24.88 | 23.89 | 669.637 |
Webster | 36,634 | 61.75 | 61.37 | 33.1 | 0.31 | 2.12 | 23.05 | 37,813 | 26.96 | 27.71 | 593.289 |
West Baton Rouge | 28,735 | 149.39 | 52.9 | 40.32 | 0.72 | 3.88 | 32.12 | 82,176 | 17.49 | 11.12 | 192.346 |
West Carroll | 9,718 | 27.02 | 80.3 | 14.19 | 0.06 | 3.55 | 14.91 | 47,086 | 28.72 | 19.07 | 359.686 |
West Feliciana | 15,468 | 38.35 | 62.01 | 32.17 | 0.09 | 3.04 | 24.58 | 79,961 | 14.4 | 15.35 | 403.316 |
Winn | 13,743 | 14.47 | 63.22 | 27.72 | 0.78 | 5.44 | 19.25 | 48,918 | 22.7 | 18.75 | 950.004 |