New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana
New Orleans: City; consolidated city-parish in Louisiana, United States. Use Q486231 for the city-parish
About
New Orleans is a city located in the county of Orleans Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 343,829 and a population density of 379 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 389,476 inhabitants.
The city was created 305 years ago in 1717.
Quick Facts about New Orleans
Population : | 389,476 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Louisiana (United States) |
County : | Orleans Parish |
Postal code : | 70117 |
Phone Area Codes : | 504, 985 |
Area : | 906.1 km2 |
Named for : | Philippe, Duke of Orléans, Regent of France |
Capital city : | New Orleans is capital of Orleans Parish |
Establishment : | January 01, 1718 (305 years ago) |
Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
Local time : | 21:11:41 (7th February 2023) |
Density : | 430 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 11.72% (2010-2020) |



Geography
New Orleans is located at 29°57'17"N 90°4'30"W (29.9546500, -90.0750700). It has 4 neighbors: Jefferson Parish, Plaquemines Parish, Saint Bernard Parish and Saint Tammany Parish.
New Orleans map
- Official Website
Official website of New Orleans
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- Batumi (2012 )
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- Durban (2003 )
- Florence (2006 )
- Innsbruck (1995 )
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- Orléans (2018 )
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- Rotterdam (2010 )
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- Tegucigalpa (1992 )
New Orleans has 4 neighbours.
- Jefferson Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Plaquemines Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Saint Bernard Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Saint Tammany Parish parish in Louisiana, United States of America
Demographics
The population of New Orleans increased by 11.72% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 343,829 | - | census |
2011 | 360,735 | 4.69% | estimation process |
2012 | 369,787 | 2.45% | estimation process |
2013 | 378,637 | 2.34% | estimation process |
2014 | 383,940 | 1.38% | estimation process |
2015 | 389,742 | 1.49% | estimation process |
2016 | 391,843 | 0.54% | estimation process |
2017 | 391,493 | -0.09% | estimation process |
2018 | 391,004 | -0.13% | estimation process |
2019 | 390,144 | -0.22% | estimation process |
2020 | 389,476 | -0.17% | estimation process |
Other Places in New Orleans
1 City of New Orleans - City Hall
1300 Perdido St, New Orleans, LA 70112 ➦ Show Map
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2 City Hall
New Orleans, LA 70112 ➦ Show Map
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3 City of New Orleans Mayor's Office
1300 Perdido St, New Orleans, LA 70112 ➦ Show Map
☎ +15046584900 🔗 Url
4 Gallier Hall
545 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130 ➦ Show Map
☎ +15046583627 🔗 Url
5 Orleans Parish Assessor's Office
1300 Perdido St, New Orleans, LA 70112 ➦ Show Map
☎ +15047548811 🔗 Url
6 New Orleans Safety & Permits
1300 Perdido St 7th floor, New Orleans, LA 70112 ➦ Show Map
☎ +15046587100 🔗 Url
7 New Orleans Department of Public Works: Parking Division
1340 Poydras St #801, New Orleans, LA 70112 ➦ Show Map
☎ +15046588200 🔗 Url
8 National Finance Center - USDA
13800 Old Gentilly Rd, New Orleans, LA 70129, United States ➦ Show Map
☎ +15044266435 🔗 Url
9 New Orleans Clerk of Council
1300 Perdido St, New Orleans, LA 70112 ➦ Show Map
☎ +15046581085 🔗 Url
10 US Department of Agriculture - OCFO New Orleans
13800 Old Gentilly Rd, New Orleans, LA 70129, United States ➦ Show Map
☎ +18552278131 🔗 Url
People born in New Orleans (200)
People born in New Orleans, including musician Roy Montrell, musician Paul Barbarin, musician Papa French, .
List
- DJ Khaled (American DJ, record executive, songwriter, record producer, and media personality) he was born in 26/11/1975
- Steve Brown (jazz musician best known for his work on string bass) he was born in 13/01/1890
- Cheryl Benard (American researcher in political science) she was born in 01/01/1953
- Paul Morphy (American chess player) he was born in 22/06/1837
- Julian Sensley (German basketball player) he was born in 18/08/1982
- Sherri Martel (American professional wrestler and manager) she was born in 08/02/1958
- Deron Washington (American basketball player) he was born in 12/12/1985
- Paul Carr (American actor) he was born in 01/02/1934
- Thomas Ryan (United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 05/08/1901
- Fred Weller (American actor) he was born in 18/04/1966
- Kim McGuire (American actor and lawyer (1955-2016)) she was born in 01/12/1955
- Bill Monroe (Moderator) he was born in 17/07/1920
- Truman Capote (American author (1924-1984)) he was born in 30/09/1924
- Fernando del Valle (American opera singer) he was born in 28/02/1964
- Gerald Lewis (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 25/03/1971
- Ben Turpin (American actor) he was born in 19/09/1869
- Champion Jack Dupree (American blues pianist) he was born in 04/07/1910
- Dorothy Lamour (American actress and singer) she was born in 10/12/1914
Schools in New Orleans
College & universities near New Orleans, LA
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
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159373 | Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans | New Orleans (LA) | 70112-2223 |
158617 | Crescent City Bartending School | New Orleans (LA) | 70119 |
160597 | Stevensons Academy of Hair Design | New Orleans (LA) | 70114 |
160904 | Xavier University of Louisiana | New Orleans (LA) | 70125-1098 |
487153 | The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Xavier University of Louisiana | New Orleans (LA) | 70125-1056 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near New Orleans, LA
Code | Name | Address | Type |
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NOL | New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal | 1001 Loyola Avenue | UNK |
SDL | Slidell | 1827 Front Street | RAIL |
HMD | Hammond | 404 N.E. Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
PIC | Picayune | US 11 at Tate Street | RAIL |
SCH | Schriever | Hwy 20 and Hwy 24 | RAIL |
Post offices near New Orleans
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
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Lafayette Squar Post Office | New Orleans (LA) | 70130 |
N O Main Office Window Sv Post Office | New Orleans (LA) | 70113 |
New Orlean Post Office | New Orleans (LA) | 70113 |
Mid City Finan Post Office | New Orleans (LA) | 70119 |
Uptown Station Post Office | New Orleans (LA) | 70115 |
Distance to Other Cities
New Orleans distances to largest Louisiana cities
- Baton Rouge
- Shreveport
- Metairie Terrace
- Metairie
- Lafayette
- Lake Charles
- Bossier City
- Kenner
- Monroe
- Alexandria
- Marrero
- Houma
- Laplace
- Central
- New Iberia
- Slidell
- Terrytown
- Ruston