New Orleans Metro Area Population (1950-2026)
The current metro area population of New Orleans in 2026 is 1,039,000, a 0.87% increase from 2025.
- The metro area population of New Orleans in 2025 was 1,030,000, a 0.88% increase from 2024.
- The metro area population of New Orleans in 2024 was 1,021,000, a 0.79% increase from 2023.
- The metro area population of New Orleans in 2023 was 1,013,000, a 0.8% increase from 2022.
The full historical dataset is available for download here: New Orleans Metro Population | Historical Data | 1950-2026.