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Orleans Parish
countyOrleans Parish, Louisiana
Overview
- Classification
- County
- FIPS Code
- 22071
- Country
- United States
- County
- Parish
Geography
- Region
- Southeastern Louisiana
- Elevation
- 59 ft
- Total Area
- 349.85 sq mi
- Land Area
- 169.42 sq mi
- Water Area
- 180.43 sq mi
- Latitude
- 30.068651
- Longitude
- -89.928071
- Climate
- Humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Susceptible to tropical storms and hurricanes.
- Notable Features
- Mississippi River · Lake Pontchartrain · Marshland
- Neighboring Areas
- St. Tammany Parish · St. Bernard Parish · Plaquemines Parish · Jefferson Parish
Demographics
- Population (2020)
- 383,997
- Est. Population (2026)
- 357,769
- Median Age
- 38.4
- Median Income
- $55,339
- Poverty Rate
- 22.6%
- Owner-Occupied
- 50.5%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- 54.7% Black or African American (Non-Hispanic), 30.1% White (Non-Hispanic), 3.27% Two Races Including Other (Hispanic), 3.03% Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic), and 2.77% Asian (Non-Hispanic).
Governance
- Government Type
- Consolidated city-parish
- Governing Body
- City Council
- School District
- Orleans Parish School Board
- Municipal Services
- Law Enforcement · Fire Department · Public Works · Parks and Recreation · Education
Economy
- Unemployment Rate
- 4.3%
- Economic Profile
- Commercial center · Tourism · Manufacturing
- Employment Sectors
- Health Care & Social Assistance · Educational Services · Accommodation & Food Services
- Major Employers
- NASA Michoud Assembly Facility
Education
- Schools
- 84
- Students
- 44,631
- Teachers
- 294
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- School Districts
- Orleans Parish School Board (NOLA Public Schools)
- Colleges & Universities
- Tulane University · Delgado Community College · University of New Orleans
Infrastructure
- Transportation
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport · New Orleans Lakefront Airport · Port of New Orleans · Railroads · Highways
- Utilities
- Municipal water · Power · Extensive network of drainage pumps
- Major Facilities
- Hospitals · Courthouses
Recreation
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- City Park · Audubon Park
- Parks & Trails
- City Park · Audubon Park
History
- Founded
- 1718
- Named After
- Philippe II, Duke of Orléans
- Historical Significance
- Major port, rich cultural heritage, birthplace of Jazz.
- Key Events
- Founded by the French · Louisiana Purchase · Battle of New Orleans · Civil War Capture