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County overview

Orleans Parish

Louisiana - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Orleans Parish.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Orleans Parish

Population
380,408
Age 65+
15.9%
Median age
37.9
Owner-occupied
49.3%
With disability
13.9%
Median home value
$281,500
Median income
$51,116
Residents 65+
60,419
How Orleans Parish compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-3.6%
% owner-occupied
-23.9%
% with disability
+7.8%
Median household income
-32%
Median home value
-0.1%
Median age
-1.6%

Comparison computed from the latest American Community Survey 5-year estimates. A positive number means this county is higher than the national average; negative means lower.

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Other counties in Louisiana

East Baton Rouge Parish
454,369 residents
Jefferson Parish
436,171 residents
St. Tammany Parish
266,168 residents
Lafayette Parish
243,175 residents
Caddo Parish
236,259 residents
Calcasieu Parish
210,770 residents
Ouachita Parish
159,585 residents
Livingston Parish
143,425 residents

Aging-in-place in Orleans Parish

Orleans Parish is home to roughly 380,408 residents, of whom about 60,485 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 15.9%, below the U.S. average. For families planning aging-in-place modifications here, that population density translates directly into a deep bench of local contractors familiar with the needs of older homeowners.

Roughly 49.3% of homes in Orleans Parish are owner-occupied at a median home value of $281,500. That's a lower-than-average ownership rate, which can mean more renters navigating accessibility modifications with landlord involvement. Older homes in established neighborhoods can require careful planning for grab-bar anchoring, walk-in shower conversions, and doorway widening - all standard work for the aging-in-place specialists listed below.

About 13.9% of Orleans Parish residents report a disability, a rate in line with national levels. Demand for accessibility-focused remodelers - bathroom safety upgrades, non-slip flooring, ADA toilet installations, and lowered countertops - reflects that local population, not a one-size-fits-all national average.