Orleans Parish Louisiana Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Orleans Parish Louisiana area was $46,942 in 2021, the latest figures available. Orleans Parish median household income is $5,145 lower than the median Louisiana household income and $22,775 less than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Orleans Parish median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Orleans Parish are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Orleans Parish Louisiana
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Louisiana | $52,087 | -3.52% | +0.77% |
| Orleans Parish | $46,942 | -3.09% | +13.23% |
Trends in Orleans Parish, LA Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Orleans is $46,942. Real median household income peaked in 2007 at $50,581 and is now $3,639 (7.19%) lower. From a post peak low of $40,622 in 2012, real median household income for Orleans has now grown by $6,320 (15.56%).
Real Median Household Income: Orleans Parish, Louisiana, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Orleans Parish
| Date | US | Louisiana | Orleans Parish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $52,087 | $46,942 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $53,989 | $48,440 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $54,125 | $48,340 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $51,688 | $41,457 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $51,002 | $40,894 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $50,971 | $43,672 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $52,293 | $44,688 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $51,041 | $40,672 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $51,449 | $42,674 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $50,769 | $40,622 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $50,384 | $42,303 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $53,789 | $46,164 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $53,610 | $50,581 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $51,080 | $42,711 |
Orleans Parish Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Orleans Parish was $68,102 in 2021. Compared to the median Louisiana family income, Orleans Parish median family income is $1,057 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Orleans Parish will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Orleans Parish Louisiana
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Louisiana | $67,045 | -3.06% | +0.47% |
| Orleans Parish | $68,102 | -3.91% | +3.77% |
Trends in Orleans Parish, LA Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Orleans is $68,102. Real median family income peaked in 2019 at $71,344 and is now $3,242 (4.54%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Orleans Parish, Louisiana, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Orleans Parish
| Date | US | Louisiana | Orleans Parish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $67,045 | $68,102 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $69,161 | $70,874 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $68,995 | $71,344 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $66,731 | $65,629 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $66,879 | $60,942 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $64,908 | $61,323 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $67,431 | $63,412 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $64,808 | $55,481 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $65,088 | $56,561 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $63,909 | $54,415 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $64,710 | $52,174 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $67,631 | $54,702 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $66,448 | $60,128 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $63,598 | $54,834 |
Orleans Parish Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Orleans Parish was $35,587 in 2021. Compared to the median Louisiana per capita income, Orleans Parish median per capita income is $5,470 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Orleans Parish will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Orleans Parish Louisiana
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Louisiana | $30,117 | -2.10% | +2.34% |
| Orleans Parish | $35,587 | -2.33% | +13.54% |
Trends in Orleans Parish, LA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Orleans is $35,587. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $36,436 and is now $849 (2.33%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Orleans Parish, Louisiana, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Orleans Parish
| Date | US | Louisiana | Orleans Parish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $30,117 | $35,587 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $30,762 | $36,436 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $30,375 | $36,068 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $29,428 | $31,342 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $28,610 | $31,276 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $28,976 | $32,949 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $29,111 | $32,786 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $28,410 | $32,841 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $28,769 | $31,404 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $28,137 | $30,379 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $27,624 | $30,245 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $29,076 | $29,716 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $28,732 | $30,752 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $28,276 | $30,593 |
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