Quick Facts
CapitalBaton Rouge
Largest CityNew Orleans
Population4,515,770
Per Capita Income$24,084
NicknamePelican State
StatehoodApril 30, 1812
State BirdEastern Brown Pelican
State FlowerMagnolia
State TreeBald Cypress
State SongGive Me Louisiana / You Are My Sunshine
Geography
Land Area43,566 sq mi
Water Area8,277 sq mi
Total Area51,843 sq mi
RegionSouth
About Louisiana
Louisiana, known as the “Pelican State,” has a population of 4,515,770 and a per capita income of $24,084. The state capital is Baton Rouge and the largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana joined the Union on April 30, 1812 and covers 51,843 square miles across the South region. Explore 60 cities and towns across Louisiana with detailed data on demographics, crime rates, cost of living, schools, weather, and more.
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