New Orleans Louisiana Population 2024. According to the latest census data, louisiana ranks as the 18th most populous state in the u.s. The current population of new orleans, louisiana is 357,767 based on our projections of the latest us census estimates (released may 2024).

While new census estimates show widespread and steep population losses across louisiana, one area of the state stands out on a national level. As of 2022, 5.55% of new orleans, la residents were born outside of the country (21.1k people).