Louisiana population between 2000 and 2024
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2024, population of Louisiana increased by 128,770. In this period, the peak population was 4.68 million in the year 2016. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4,468,970 | - | - |
| 2001 | 4,463,373 | -5,597 | -0.13% |
| 2002 | 4,470,680 | 7,307 | 0.16% |
| 2003 | 4,481,676 | 10,996 | 0.25% |
| 2004 | 4,499,376 | 17,700 | 0.39% |
| 2005 | 4,510,490 | 11,114 | 0.25% |
| 2006 | 4,253,473 | -257,017 | -5.70% |
| 2007 | 4,312,407 | 58,934 | 1.39% |
| 2008 | 4,358,052 | 45,645 | 1.06% |
| 2009 | 4,398,709 | 40,657 | 0.93% |
| 2010 | 4,544,635 | 145,926 | 3.32% |
| 2011 | 4,576,244 | 31,609 | 0.70% |
| 2012 | 4,602,067 | 25,823 | 0.56% |
| 2013 | 4,626,040 | 23,973 | 0.52% |
| 2014 | 4,645,938 | 19,898 | 0.43% |
| 2015 | 4,666,998 | 21,060 | 0.45% |
| 2016 | 4,681,346 | 14,348 | 0.31% |
| 2017 | 4,673,673 | -7,673 | -0.16% |
| 2018 | 4,664,450 | -9,223 | -0.20% |
| 2019 | 4,658,285 | -6,165 | -0.13% |
| 2020 | 4,652,022 | -6,263 | -0.13% |
| 2021 | 4,627,047 | -24,975 | -0.54% |
| 2022 | 4,588,023 | -39,024 | -0.84% |
| 2023 | 4,573,749 | -14,274 | -0.31% |
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Louisiana population from 2000 to 2024
From 2000 to 2010, Louisiana's population increased by 75,665 (1.69%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Louisiana's population increased by 107,666 (2.37%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.19% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2024, Louisiana's population decreased by 54,561 (1.17%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 2.57%.
FIGURE 1
Louisiana's population from 2000 to 2024.
The estimated population at the end of 2024 was 4.6 million.
Between the year 2000 and 2024, Louisiana's population peaked in year 2016 at 4.68 million.
Between the year 2000 and 2024, Louisiana's population was lowest in year 2006 at 4.25 million.
Louisiana annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2024, i.e. 24 annual cycles, the population of Louisiana grew year by year for 15 years and declined for 9 years.
From 2000 to 2024, Louisiana had an average annual population growth rate of 0.12% per year. Overall the population grew 2.88% between 2000 and 2024.
FIGURE 2
Louisiana annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2024 was 0.12% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Louisiana population grew the most, with an increase of 145,926 people (a 3.32% year-on-year increase)..
From 2005 to 2006 Louisiana population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 257,017 people (a 5.70% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Louisiana population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Louisiana's population increased by 4,053 between 2022 and 2024. The decrease was 5,616 (increased) between 2022 and 2023; and increase of 9,669 (0.21%) between 2023 and 2024.
How has the population of Louisiana changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2014 and 2024, population of Louisiana decreased by 48,198 (1.04%). The population was highest at 4.68 million in the year 2016 and lowest at 4.59 million in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.10%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)
