New Orlean, LA New Orlean, LA | MSA Rank | 41 |
| Population Age 18+ | 961,900 |
| DEC | 40,220 |
| Daily Commute Time (minutes) | 26.7 |
| Pop. Density (People/Sq. Mi) | 2,960 |
| GRP (Showing) | Allotments |
| #100 | 20 |
| #75 | 15 |
| #50 | 10 |
| #25 | 5 |
New Orleans, the largest city in Louisiana, is located in the southeast part of the state, between the Mississippi River and Lake Ponchartrain. It is coextensive with Orleans Parish.
New Orleans is famous for its French Quarter, with its mixture of French, Spanish, and native architectural styles. The Mardi Gras—a week of carnival held in New Orleans before the beginning of Lent—is the most spectacular festival in the U.S. and is a popular tourist attraction. Tourism has grown rapidly in recent years, and New Orleans hosts more than seven million visitors annually.