Louisiana

Louisiana

State in United States


Louisiana has a land area of 43,193.1 square miles and a water area of 9,168.3 square miles. It is the 33rd largest state by area. Louisiana is bordered by Arkansas, Mississippi and Texas.

Population and People

  • Total Population

    4,624,047
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Average Age

    38 Year
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Senior Population (65 years and older)

    766,330
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Veterans

    6.3%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Income and Poverty

  • Median Household Income

    $79,845
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Poverty

    29.4%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Employment and Labor Force

  • Total Eligible Employment Population

    3,639,057
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Unemployed

    4.4%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Housing

  • Housing Units

    1,783,924
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Median Gross Rent (in dollars)

    $924
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Gross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: Less Than 30% Household Income

    51.6%
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Gross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: 30% or More of Household Income

    48.4%
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Median Home Price (in dollars)

    $192,800
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Renter Rate

    583,014
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Homeownership Rate

    1,200,910
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Health

  • Disabled

    16.1%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

The Department of Housing and Urban Development is on its mission to provide decent and affordable housing to Americans with low-income. Within the United States there are 10 different geographical regions that HUD has been divided into. Depending on where your state is located you would be zoned to one of these Regional Offices. To find your Regional office: Affordable Housing411 Regional Office Page.

Within these Regional Offices zones there are 54 different Field Offices. Again, depending on your location you will be zoned to a particular Field Office. To Find Your Field Office visit: Affordable Housing411 Field Offices Page.

Lastly locally there are almost 4,000 Local Housing Authorities Offices. To find your local office visit: Affordable Housing411 Public Housing Authority Page

Each State or area can have different income limits and eligibility requirements. We recommend you contact your local housing authority for specific income guidelines.

The State of Louisiana is located in Fort Worth Regional Office. Within Louisiana there are . Throughout Louisiana there are 153 Public Housing Authority Offices.

We at Affordable Housing 411, have gathered all the contact information for all of HUD’s Offices. We want to be an advocate for those in need of affordable housing.

CONTACT HUD: LOUISIANA

For general questions about HUD or its programs, contact our New Orleans Office.

For questions about FHA loans or programs, contact our FHA Resource Center:

For questions about HUD rental programs, including Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, contact our Public and Indian Housing Information Resource Center:

FIELD OFFICES HUD: LOUISIANA

REGIONAL OFFICE HUD: LOUISIANA

TANF OFFICE HUD: LOUISIANA

LIHEAP OFFICE HUD: LOUISIANA

LIHWAP OFFICE HUD: LOUISIANA

Public Housing Authority in Louisiana

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RENTAL HELP: LOUISIANA

Subsidized Apartments
HUD helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants. To apply, contact or visit the management office of each apartment building that interests you.

Public Housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
To apply for either type of help, visit your local Public Housing Agency (PHA).

Some PHAs have long waiting lists, so you may want to apply at more than one PHA. Your PHA can also give you a list of locations at which your voucher can be used.

Need advice?

HOMEOWNERSHIP: LOUISIANA

Owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. Here are some resources that can help you buy, maintain and keep your home.

Getting Started

Buying a Home

Owning and Maintaining Your Home

Population by Age Range in Louisiana

Age and Sex

38 +/- 0.2

Median Age in Louisiana

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Age and Sex

38 +/- 0.2
Median Age in Louisiana
38.8 +/- 0.1
Median Age in United States

Population by Age Range in Louisiana

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Older Population by Age Range in Louisiana

Older Population

16.60 +/- 0.1

65 Years and Older in Louisiana

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Older Population

16.60 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in Louisiana
16.8 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in United States

Older Population by Age in Louisiana

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Veterans in Louisiana

Veterans

6.30 +/- 0.2

Veterans in Louisiana

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Veterans

6.30 +/- 0.2
Veterans in Louisiana
6.4 +/- 0.1
Veterans in United States

Veterans in Louisiana

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Median Household Income in Louisiana

Median Household Income

$52,087 +/- $750

Median Household Income in Louisiana

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Median Household Income

$52,087 +/- $750
Median Household Income in Louisiana
$69,717 +/- $134
Median Household Income in United States

Median Household Income in Louisiana

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Poverty in Louisiana

Poverty

19.60 +/- 0.7

Poverty in Louisiana

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Poverty

19.60 +/- 0.7
Poverty in Louisiana
12.8 +/- 0.1
Poverty in United States

Poverty in Louisiana

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Educational Attainment in Louisiana

Educational Attainment

26.40 +/- 0.6

Educational Attainment in Louisiana

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Educational Attainment

26.40 +/- 0.6
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Louisiana
35.0 +/- 0.1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in United States

Educational Attainment in Louisiana

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Employment and Labor Force Status in Louisiana

Employment rate

53.40% +/- 0.6%

Employment rate in Louisiana

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Employment rate

53.40% +/- 0.6%
Employment rate in Louisiana
58.6% +/- 0.1%
Employment rate in United States

HUD MAILING LISTS: LOUISIANA

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HUD Multifamily Housing Updates for the Southwest Region This Mailing list’s purpose will be to provide updates and announcements for the Southwest Region Multifamily stakeholders, owners, management agents, and lenders.

Region VI Environment To provide information updates about environmental review information resources and training opportunities.

Southern Plains Office of Native American Programs (SPONAP) Informative Updates for Tribes/TDHEs The Southern Plains Office of Native American Programs “SPONAP-UPDATE” Listserv will be utilized to keep Tribes and TDHE’s informed of programmatic updates, other federal agency training opportunities and to communicate any necessary information from the SPONAP Office.

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Last Updated: August 23, 2023