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A historical list of the largest cities in the state of Louisiana from the 2012 census, ranked by population
Louisiana is divided into 64 parishes, which are equivalent to counties, and contains 304 municipalities consisting of four consolidated city-parishes, and 304 cities, towns, and villages. Louisiana's municipalities cover only 7.8% of the state's land mass but are home to 46.4% of its population.
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- Louisiana Population Density and Area
- Louisiana Gender and Religion Statistics
- Louisiana Boundary, Census, and Statehood History
With a surface area of 51,839 square miles, Louisiana is the 31st largest state in terms of pure land mass. In regards to population density, the figures are fairly modest. For every square mile of land, there is an average of around 105 people (40.5 per square kilometer). Despite the low population density, there are several "hotspot" areas of pop...
The median age in Louisiana is 36.2 years of age, and the state also features a majority of females at 51.1% of the population and 48.9% males in the population. In terms of religious preferences, Lousiana strongly leans towards Christianity with 84% of the population affiliated with a Christian based faith, while 2% are involved with non-Christian...
Louisiana west of the Mississippi River was mostly part of the Louisiana Territory, which was ceded by Spain to France in 1803 and then sold by France to the United States. In 1804 much of the present State was included in the newly established Orleans Territory; the rest of the Louisiana Purchase became Louisiana Territory, renamed Missouri Territ...
Jul 1, 2023 · In civilian labor force, total, percent of population age 16 years+, 2018-2022: 58.7%: In civilian labor force, female, percent of population age 16 years+, 2018-2022: 55.0%: Total accommodation and food services sales, 2017 ($1,000) 14,553,042: Total health care and social assistance receipts/revenue, 2017 ($1,000) 34,618,006
Waggaman. Walker. West Monroe. Westwego. Woodmere. Youngsville. Zachary. List of all cities in Louisiana with a population of at least 5,000 people.
Based on a July 1, 2009, population estimate, that figure had increased to 3,356,913 (74.7% of the state's population). The following table lists Louisiana's metropolitan areas, ranked by population as of the 2020 American Community Survey's census estimates program.
