State Cancer Profiles

Interpretation of Demographics Data

Demographic Data Report for Louisiana by Parish
Population: Age 40 and over
All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Percent

Louisiana

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 47.3 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 2,181,385.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 39 of 52

United States

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 48.5 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 162,458,898.
• Rank within US : N/A

Lincoln Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 37.8 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 18,220.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 3089 of 3143

Vernon Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 39.8 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 18,772.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 3036 of 3143

East Baton Rouge Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 42.6 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 193,085.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2920 of 3143

Natchitoches Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 43.7 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 16,047.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2860 of 3143

Madison Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 44.0 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 4,182.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2837 of 3143

Ascension Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 44.2 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 57,568.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2824 of 3143

St. Bernard Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 44.2 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 19,644.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2824 of 3143

West Baton Rouge Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 44.4 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 12,414.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2812 of 3143

Tangipahoa Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 44.6 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 61,027.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2797 of 3143

Lafayette Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 44.8 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 111,085.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2781 of 3143

Livingston Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 44.8 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 66,417.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2781 of 3143

Bossier Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 45.8 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 59,491.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2688 of 3143

Ouachita Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 45.8 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 72,543.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2688 of 3143

Plaquemines Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 46.0 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 10,496.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2666 of 3143

Calcasieu Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 46.2 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 95,717.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2650 of 3143

La Salle Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 46.3 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 6,844.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2640 of 3143

Allen Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 46.4 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 10,436.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2628 of 3143

Beauregard Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 46.6 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 17,073.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2605 of 3143

Acadia Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 47.0 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 26,761.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2552 of 3143

Evangeline Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 47.0 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 15,059.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2552 of 3143

St. Landry Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 47.1 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 38,445.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2541 of 3143

Jefferson Davis Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 47.3 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 15,107.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2512 of 3143

Rapides Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 47.4 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 60,464.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2499 of 3143

Terrebonne Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 47.6 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 50,532.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2472 of 3143

Grant Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 47.7 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 10,529.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2458 of 3143

Orleans Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 47.7 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 177,479.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2458 of 3143

Concordia Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 47.8 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 8,691.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2442 of 3143

East Carroll Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 48.0 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 3,392.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2419 of 3143

Iberia Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 48.2 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 33,069.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2389 of 3143

Vermilion Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 48.8 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 27,869.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2287 of 3143

Franklin Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 48.9 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 9,498.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2280 of 3143

LaFourche Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 49.0 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 47,152.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2255 of 3143

Avoyelles Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 49.2 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 19,150.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2214 of 3143

Caddo Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 49.5 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 113,824.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2137 of 3143

St. Charles Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 49.5 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 25,439.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2137 of 3143

St. Mary Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 49.6 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 23,702.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2109 of 3143

Catahoula Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 49.7 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 4,262.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2095 of 3143

De Soto Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 50.0 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 13,514.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2034 of 3143

Jefferson Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 50.1 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 215,739.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2012 of 3143

St. John the Baptist Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 50.1 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 20,425.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2012 of 3143

St. Martin Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 50.1 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 25,733.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2012 of 3143

Winn Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 50.1 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 6,744.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2012 of 3143

Richland Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 50.2 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 9,952.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 1983 of 3143

Morehouse Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 50.4 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 12,366.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 1939 of 3143

Caldwell Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 50.7 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 4,815.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 1858 of 3143

Iberville Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 50.7 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 15,109.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 1858 of 3143

St. Tammany Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 50.7 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 137,988.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 1858 of 3143

Washington Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 50.8 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 22,914.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 1836 of 3143

Webster Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 51.7 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 18,516.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 1616 of 3143

Sabine Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 52.0 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 11,419.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 1544 of 3143

St. James Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 52.0 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 10,155.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 1544 of 3143

Jackson Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 52.4 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 7,793.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 1437 of 3143

Red River Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 52.4 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 3,899.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 1437 of 3143

West Carroll Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 52.6 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 4,980.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 1379 of 3143

Claiborne Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 52.7 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 7,287.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 1344 of 3143

West Feliciana Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 53.8 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 8,246.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 1103 of 3143

St. Helena Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 54.0 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 5,866.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 1065 of 3143

Assumption Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 54.4 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 11,147.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 971 of 3143

Bienville Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 54.6 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 6,897.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 926 of 3143

East Feliciana Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 55.1 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 10,627.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 836 of 3143

Cameron Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 55.2 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 2,766.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 824 of 3143

Pointe Coupee Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 55.3 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 11,181.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 799 of 3143

Union Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 55.7 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 11,594.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 738 of 3143

Tensas Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 56.6 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 2,228.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 609 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/26/2026 9:00 pm.

Φ Rural–urban county classifications are based on the 2023 USDA Rural–Urban Continuum Codes (except for Connecticut Counties which use 2013 codes). State-level cancer rates for rural areas are calculated using cancer cases registered exclusively in rural counties, while state-level cancer rates for urban areas are calculated using cases registered exclusively in urban counties.

Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau and the American Community Survey.

For more information about Population: Age 40 and over, see the dictionary.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.