State index
Louisiana cities in the launch dataset
Compare large Louisiana cities by 2025 Census population, population momentum, and verified data-readiness notes. The current Louisiana subset includes 1 large South cities with a combined 2025 population estimate of 362,154.
State signal
New Orleans, Louisiana has the strongest verified population-growth signal in this Louisiana subset at -5.72% since the 2020 estimates base. Treat this as a starting point, then verify affordability, job, school, tax, safety, and commute tradeoffs.
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| City | Rank | 2025 population | 2020 base | Growth | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, Louisiana | #54 | 362,154 | 384,129 | -5.72% | declining |