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Louisiana rankings

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New Orleans (371,853 residents)Baton Rouge (222,771 residents)Shreveport (180,982 residents)Metairie (139,729 residents)Lafayette (121,715 residents)Lake Charles (81,143 residents)Kenner (64,904 residents)Bossier City (62,901 residents)Monroe (47,004 residents)Alexandria (44,060 residents)Prairieville (35,238 residents)Marrero (32,540 residents)Houma (32,392 residents)Central (29,783 residents)Slidell (28,561 residents)Laplace (28,343 residents)New Iberia (27,571 residents)Terrytown (24,726 residents)Chalmette (22,616 residents)Ruston (22,284 residents)Hammond (21,539 residents)Bayou Cane (21,253 residents)Harvey (20,915 residents)Sulphur (20,775 residents)Zachary (19,952 residents)Shenandoah (17,998 residents)Natchitoches (17,577 residents)Youngsville (17,427 residents)Gretna (17,389 residents)Estelle (16,341 residents)Thibodaux (15,732 residents)Opelousas (15,495 residents)Broussard (14,322 residents)Pineville (14,160 residents)Luling (13,960 residents)River Ridge (13,312 residents)Claiborne (13,308 residents)Gonzales (13,108 residents)Mandeville (12,946 residents)West Monroe (12,729 residents)Moss Bluff (12,482 residents)Baker (12,253 residents)Gardere (12,223 residents)Bayou Blue (12,218 residents)Woodmere (11,879 residents)Covington (11,658 residents)Destrehan (11,619 residents)Carencro (11,619 residents)Minden (11,455 residents)Crowley (11,422 residents)Waggaman (11,330 residents)Morgan City (11,064 residents)Abbeville (11,003 residents)Belle Chasse (10,934 residents)Timberlane (10,886 residents)Bogalusa (10,468 residents)DeRidder (9,763 residents)Jefferson (9,703 residents)Raceland (9,585 residents)Jennings (9,553 residents)Merrydale (9,490 residents)Denham Springs (9,323 residents)Eunice (9,239 residents)Bastrop (9,232 residents)Oak Hills Place (9,038 residents)Harahan (8,904 residents)Scott (8,609 residents)Westwego (8,335 residents)Village St. George (8,273 residents)Meraux (7,918 residents)Fort Polk South (7,869 residents)Old Jefferson (7,860 residents)Ponchatoula (7,808 residents)Reserve (7,791 residents)Eden Isle (7,683 residents)St. Rose (7,644 residents)Breaux Bridge (7,501 residents)Bridge City (7,297 residents)Addis (7,252 residents)Prien (7,119 residents)
Map of Louisiana: the 80 largest cities

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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.

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CITY + METRO Official statistics Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year (via Census Reporter) · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · Data: ACS 2020–2024; OEWS May 2025

City rankings

Largest Cities in Louisiana

Ranked by population.

Cities With the Cheapest Rent in Louisiana

Ranked by median rent a month.

Cities With the Highest Household Income in Louisiana

Ranked by median household income.

Cities Where Rent Takes the Smallest Share of Income in Louisiana

Ranked by yearly rent as share of income.

Cities With the Lowest Unemployment in Louisiana

Ranked by unemployment (acs).

Cities in the Highest-Paying Counties in Louisiana

Ranked by county average annual pay.

Most College-Educated Cities in Louisiana

Ranked by bachelor's degree or higher.

Cities With the Most Homeowners in Louisiana

Ranked by homeowners (share of households).

Cities With the Most Remote Work in Louisiana

Ranked by work from home.

Cities With the Shortest Commutes in Louisiana

Ranked by commute of 45 minutes or more.

Best metro areas by occupation

Best Louisiana metro areas for retail salespersons

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Best Louisiana metro areas for registered nurses

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Best Louisiana metro areas for cashiers

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Best Louisiana metro areas for fast food and counter workers

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Best Louisiana metro areas for home health and personal care aides

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Best Louisiana metro areas for laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand

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Best Louisiana metro areas for general and operations managers

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Best Louisiana metro areas for waiters and waitresses

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Best Louisiana metro areas for office clerks, general

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Best Louisiana metro areas for stockers and order fillers

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Best Louisiana metro areas for food preparation workers

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Best Louisiana metro areas for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers

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Best Louisiana metro areas for secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive

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Best Louisiana metro areas for janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners

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Best Louisiana metro areas for customer service representatives

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