Orleans County, LA Demographics
What is the population of Orleans County?
There are 375,832 residents in Orleans County, with a median age of 39. Of this, 47.15% are males and 52.85% are females. US-born citizens make up 92.31% of the resident pool in Orleans County, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.35%. Additionally, 3.34% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 323,309 people in Orleans County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 375,832 | -1.1% |
| Male Population | 177,219 | -1.3% |
| Female Population | 198,613 | -0.9% |
Male Population 47.15%
Female Population 52.85%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39 | 1.8% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 346,929 | -2.3% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 16,363 | 11.7% |
| Not Citizen | 12,540 | 19.2% |
Citizen U.S. Born 92.31%
Citizen not U.S. Born 4.35%
Not Citizen 3.34%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,821 | 6.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 28,086 | -2.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 8,893 | -0.5% |
| Moved from Different State | 9,637 | -4.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 323,309 | -1.0% |
Moved from Abroad 0.49%
Moved from Same County 7.56%
Moved from Same State 2.39%
Moved from Different State 2.59%
Same House as Last Year 86.97%
What are the employment statistics in Orleans County?
White-collar workers make up 86.79% of the working population in Orleans County, while blue-collar employees account for 13.21%. There are also 41,718 entrepreneurs in Orleans County (11.99% of the workforce); 205,822 workers employed in private companies (59.18%); and 50,596 people working in governmental institutions (14.55%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 301,878 | 100.8% |
| Blue Collar | 45,938 | 92.6% |
White Collar 86.79%
Blue Collar 13.21%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 41,718 | 106.5% |
| Private Companies | 205,822 | 95.8% |
| Governmental Workers | 50,596 | 105.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 49,680 | 105.0% |
Self Employees 11.99%
Private Companies 59.18%
Governmental Workers 14.55%
Not for Profit Companies 14.28%
How many households are there in Orleans County?
There are a total of 155,017 households in Orleans County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 47.47% of these Orleans County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 52.53%. Additionally, 22.34% of households have children and 77.66% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 155,017 | -0.3% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -22.6% |
| Family Households | 73,585 | 1.5% |
| Non-Family Households | 81,432 | -1.9% |
Family Households 47.47%
Non-Family Households 52.53%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 34,628 | 2.3% |
| Households without Children | 120,389 | -1.1% |
Households with Children 22.34%
Households without Children 77.66%
What are the median and average incomes in Orleans County?
The average annual household income in Orleans County is $88,099, while the median household income sits at $50,854 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $63,319, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $61,382. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $27,500 and $36,042, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $88,099 | 7.5% |
| Median Household Income | $50,854 | 7.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | 81,185 | -1.9% |
| People above Poverty Level | 278,533 | -0.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Orleans County?
There are 194,477 housing units in Orleans County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1949. Of the 155,017 occupied housing units in Orleans County, 50.56% are owner-occupied, while 49.44% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 56.29% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $306,300. In general, housing costs reach $1,223 per month in Orleans County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 194,477 | 0.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1949 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 62,561 | -1.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 13,800 | -0.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 23,375 | 0.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 19,950 | -1.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 27,097 | 0.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 15,235 | 0.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 5,886 | -8.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 14,677 | 5.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 11,087 | 12.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 809 | 135.9% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 155,017 | -0.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 78,376 | 2.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 76,641 | -2.8% |
Owner Occupied 50.56%
Renter Occupied 49.44%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 44,120 | 4.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 34,256 | -0.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $306,300 | 6.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $244,600 | 3.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,223 | 5.7% |
With Mortgage 56.29%
Without Mortgage 43.71%
What is the level of education in Orleans County?
Approximately 29.54% of the population in Orleans County holds a high school degree (that's 89,030 residents), while 23.63% have attained a college certificate (71,212 locals) and 21.22% have a bachelor's degree (63,951 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 10,266 | 7.0% |
| Some High School | 89,030 | -5.7% |
| Some College | 71,212 | 0.8% |
| Associate Degree | 14,708 | 4.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 63,951 | -0.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 52,244 | 4.9% |
No High School 3.41%
Some High School 29.54%
Some College 23.63%
Associate Degree 4.88%
Bachelor's Degree 21.22%
Graduate Degree 17.33%
What is the marital status of Orleans County residents?
A total of 154,224 people in Orleans County have never been married (which represents 48.07% of the total population), while 103,746 of them are wedded (32.34%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 7,274 (2.27%) and 39,223 (12.23%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 154,224 | -2.7% |
| Married | 103,746 | 0.5% |
| Separated | 7,274 | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 16,345 | -4.8% |
| Divorced | 39,223 | 1.9% |
Never Married 48.07%
Married 32.34%
Separated 2.27%
Widowed 5.09%
Divorced 12.23%
What are the most common means of transportation in Orleans County?
The top three means of transportation people in Orleans County use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 123,030 residents commute by car, 9,602 prefer going to work by walking and 6,426 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 123,030 | -1.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 6,426 | -16.8% |
| Railroad | 44 | -27.9% |
| Ferryboat | 100 | 56.2% |
| Bicycle | 3,313 | -15.6% |
| Motorcycle | 372 | 11.7% |
| TaxiCab | 945 | 6.8% |
| Walk | 9,602 | 0.9% |
What is the median and average household income in Orleans County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70115 | 31,737 | 13,817 | $94,181 | $148,288 |
| 70116 | 10,377 | 5,622 | $45,580 | $83,434 |
| 70117 | 26,250 | 11,882 | $41,645 | $67,052 |
| 70118 | 36,061 | 12,674 | $62,665 | $117,910 |
| 70119 | 36,167 | 17,429 | $50,854 | $77,506 |
| 70122 | 35,318 | 15,040 | $47,613 | $72,632 |
| 70124 | 20,840 | 7,977 | $121,318 | $178,687 |
| 70112 | 3,646 | 2,395 | $23,052 | $63,959 |
| 70113 | 9,888 | 3,994 | $36,897 | $68,517 |
| 70114 | 22,132 | 9,358 | $41,435 | $60,668 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.