Louisiana Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Louisiana
Louisiana Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
4,611,961
Median Age
38.0
Male Median
37.0
Female Median
39.1
Louisiana Population Growth
Louisiana Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +4.1%%.
+4.1%% Growth
Louisiana Age & Gender Pyramid
Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Louisiana Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38.0 | 4,611,961 |
| 2023 | 37.8 | 4,621,025 |
| 2022 | 37.6 | 4,640,546 |
| 2021 | 37.4 | 4,657,305 |
| 2020 | 37.2 | 4,664,616 |
| 2019 | 36.9 | 4,664,362 |
| 2018 | 36.6 | 4,663,616 |
| 2017 | 36.4 | 4,663,461 |
| 2016 | 36.2 | 4,645,670 |
| 2015 | 36.1 | 4,625,253 |
| 2014 | 36.0 | 4,601,049 |
| 2013 | 36.0 | 4,567,968 |
| 2012 | 35.9 | 4,529,605 |
| 2011 | 35.9 | 4,484,596 |
| 2010 | 35.9 | 4,429,940 |
Louisiana Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.2% |
| 5–17 | 17.3% |
| 18–24 | 9.1% |
| 25–34 | 13.3% |
| 35–54 | 24.8% |
| 55–64 | 12.6% |
| 65+ | 16.7% |
Dependency Ratios for Louisiana
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 67.3
- Youth Dependency:
- 39.3
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 28.0
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Louisiana
The median age in Louisiana is 38.0 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Louisiana is 4,611,961.
In Louisiana, seniors (ages 65+) make up 16.7% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.3%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Louisiana is aging.