753,854 seniors call Louisiana home — 16.3% of the population.
Louisiana has the largest senior population in the nation, with 78,328 residents aged 85 and older. The median age in the state is 37.8 years.
Seniors in Louisiana have a median household income of $72,792. About 13.8% of seniors live below the poverty line. 37.4% report a disability.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. Income data reflects households with a householder aged 65+.
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Shop MFI Medical Order lab tests| # | County | Seniors 65+ | % of Pop |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson Parish County | 78,367 | 18.1% |
| 2 | East Baton Rouge Parish County | 67,353 | 14.9% |
| 3 | Orleans Parish County | 61,879 | 16.5% |
| 4 | St. Tammany Parish County | 48,517 | 18.0% |
| 5 | Caddo Parish County | 42,913 | 18.4% |
| 6 | Lafayette Parish County | 35,109 | 14.3% |
| 7 | Calcasieu Parish County | 32,572 | 15.6% |
| 8 | Ouachita Parish County | 24,569 | 15.5% |
| 9 | Rapides Parish County | 21,434 | 16.7% |
| 10 | Tangipahoa Parish County | 20,261 | 15.0% |