Population: 4,410,800 (Ranked 25^th)

New Orleans: 288,120

Baton Rouge (Capital): 227,020

Shreveport: 200,145

 

The largest city in Louisiana, New Orleans is a major U.S port and the center of the Greater New Orleans Metropolitan area. The city is located in the southeastern Louisiana, straddling the Mississippi River, and is named after Philippe II, Duc d’Orléans, Regent of France. It is well known for its multicultural and multilingual heritage cuisine, architecture, music, and its annual celebrations and festivals.

The capital and second largest city in the state of Louisiana, Baton Rouge has for nickname “Red Stick”, which is the direct translation of the city name from French. The city is located in the southeast portion of the state along the Mississippi River and is a major industrial, petrochemical, and port center of the American South.

The seat of Caddo Parish, and part of the Shreveport-Bossier City Metropolitan Area, Shreveport extends slightly into neighboring Bossier Parish. It is the commercial and cultural center of the Ark-La-Tex, the area where Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas meet.

 

Housing Units (2007): 1,859,179

Households (2000): 1,656,053

Home Ownership Rate (2000): 67.9%

 

Average Louisiana Home Sales Price: $264,110

 

LA Income (2007)
Median Household: $40,866
Median Family: $55,945

 

University of Louisiana System: contains eight public member institutions

Louisiana State University System:  the largest public university system in Louisiana

Southern University System: contains 4 universities

Louisiana Community and Technical College System:  manages all of the ten public 2-year institutions in the state of Louisiana

Other Notable Universities: Tulane University, Centenary College of Louisiana, Dillard University, Louisiana College, Loyola University New Orleans