Most Populated Cities in Louisiana
Cities ranked by total population · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the most populated cities in Louisiana based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by total population from highest to lowest. New Orleans leads the ranking with a value of 376,035 and a population of 376,035.
The top three cities are New Orleans (376,035), Baton Rouge (223,699), and Shreveport (183,483). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national most populated cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Louisiana.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Orleans | 376,035 | 376,035 |
| #2 | Baton Rouge | 223,699 | 223,699 |
| #3 | Shreveport | 183,483 | 183,483 |
| #4 | Metairie | 138,995 | 138,995 |
| #5 | Lafayette | 121,537 | 121,537 |
| #6 | Lake Charles | 81,679 | 81,679 |
| #7 | Kenner | 65,113 | 65,113 |
| #8 | Bossier City | 62,832 | 62,832 |
| #9 | Monroe | 47,241 | 47,241 |
| #10 | Alexandria | 44,566 | 44,566 |
| #11 | Prairieville | 35,010 | 35,010 |
| #12 | Houma | 32,760 | 32,760 |
| #13 | Marrero | 31,866 | 31,866 |
| #14 | Central | 29,603 | 29,603 |
| #15 | Slidell | 28,664 | 28,664 |
| #16 | Laplace | 28,480 | 28,480 |
| #17 | New Iberia | 27,926 | 27,926 |
| #18 | Terrytown | 25,844 | 25,844 |
| #19 | Chalmette | 22,447 | 22,447 |
| #20 | Ruston | 22,224 | 22,224 |
| #21 | Bayou Cane | 22,143 | 22,143 |
| #22 | Harvey | 21,710 | 21,710 |
| #23 | Sulphur | 21,004 | 21,004 |
| #24 | Hammond | 20,790 | 20,790 |
| #25 | Zachary | 19,637 | 19,637 |
| #26 | Shenandoah | 18,259 | 18,259 |
| #27 | Natchitoches | 17,682 | 17,682 |
| #28 | Gretna | 17,468 | 17,468 |
| #29 | Estelle | 16,761 | 16,761 |
| #30 | Youngsville | 16,664 | 16,664 |
| #31 | Thibodaux | 15,792 | 15,792 |
| #32 | Opelousas | 15,662 | 15,662 |
| #33 | Pineville | 14,268 | 14,268 |
| #34 | Luling | 13,873 | 13,873 |
| #35 | Broussard | 13,791 | 13,791 |
| #36 | River Ridge | 13,170 | 13,170 |
| #37 | Mandeville | 12,931 | 12,931 |
| #38 | West Monroe | 12,837 | 12,837 |
| #39 | Gonzales | 12,748 | 12,748 |
| #40 | Claiborne | 12,647 | 12,647 |
| #41 | Baker | 12,322 | 12,322 |
| #42 | Gardere | 12,130 | 12,130 |
| #43 | Destrehan | 11,786 | 11,786 |
| #44 | Woodmere | 11,775 | 11,775 |
| #45 | Minden | 11,604 | 11,604 |
| #46 | Covington | 11,568 | 11,568 |
| #47 | Crowley | 11,554 | 11,554 |
| #48 | Moss Bluff | 11,451 | 11,451 |
| #49 | Bayou Blue | 11,218 | 11,218 |
| #50 | Morgan City | 11,208 | 11,208 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most populated in Louisiana?
New Orleans ranks #1 for most populated cities in Louisiana with a value of 376,035 and a population of 376,035.
How many cities are ranked for most populated cities in Louisiana?
There are 50 cities ranked for most populated cities in Louisiana. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Louisiana compare to other states for most populated cities?
You can compare Louisiana's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national most populated cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.