Louisiana has a population of approximately 4,657,305 and experiences a population change rate of 4.21%. The population density is 107.8 / sq mi .

The median household income for Louisiana is $53,571, with 1,748,688 households and an average household size of 2.59.

The median value of a home in Louisiana is $184,800 with an appreciation rate of 11.40%. 56.42% of housing in the state is owned while 28.21% is rented.

The cost of living in Louisiana is 95.5 %.

The unemployment rate in Louisiana is 3.20%, and recent job growth is at 1.59%. Future job growth is projected at 41.78%.

The sales tax rate in Louisiana is 9.95%, while the income tax rate is 4.25% .

School expenditures in Louisiana are $13,540, and the school ratio is 18:1.

The average high temperature in July is 91.8 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 38.9 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 60 inches per year, with 0.2 inches of snow per year.