Louisiana


Map of Louisiana

Louisiana

Known for its unique Creole and Cajun cultures, cuisine, and music. Features bayous, swamps, and coastal areas with significant oil and gas production.

Capital: Baton Rouge

Population: 4.62 million

Electoral Votes: 8

Governor: Jeff Landry (Republican)

Largest City: New Orleans

State Website: louisiana.gov

Next Election: November 3, 2026

Register to Vote

U.S. SENATORS
Bill Cassidy
Republican Party
U.S. Senator

John Kennedy
Republican Party
U.S. Senator

U.S. REPRESENTATIVES

Steve Scalise
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 1
Metairie

Troy Carter
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 2
New Orleans

Clay Higgins
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 3
Lafayette

Mike Johnson
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 4
Shreveport

Julia Letlow
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 5
Monroe

Garret Graves
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 6
Baton Rouge

DEMOGRAPHICS & STATE DATA

State Information

Joined The Union: 4/30/1812

Minimum Wage: $7.25

Motto: “Union, justice, confidence”

Nickname: The Pelican State

Legislature: Bicameral

Age & Gender

Average Age: 37.8 years

Male: 48.8%

Female: 51.2%

Economic Data

Average Income: $53,352

Income Rank: 47

Poverty Rate: 17.8%

Annual Budget: $39 billion

Largest Private Employer: Walmart

Housing & Property

Average Home Price: $202,100

Average Rent: $939

Property Tax Rate: 0.53%

Home Owners: 65.5%

Renters: 34.5%

Education Levels

High School Diploma: 28.5%

Some College: 24.1%

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Graduate Degree: 27%

Education Ranking: 50

Health & Safety

Health Ranking: 50

Crime Rate: 629 per 100k

Population Density: 107.6 per sq mi