NOLA Tops In Population Growth

According to most recent U.S. Census data, New Orleans is #3 amongst all major US cities in population growth, from 2010 – 2015.  As this measurement period starts five years after Hurricane Katrina, it indicates that the in-migration is more than a “rebound” phenomenon.  Moreover, New Orleans is #1 in foreign-born population growth, from 2010 – 2015.

The originating locations for these new citizens are:
Latin-America = 46%
Asia = 35%
Europe = 13%
Other = 6%

The Top 10 Cities in America for Foreign-Born Population Growth are:
1. New Orleans = 25%
2. Washington DC = 20%
3. Charlotte = 21%
4. Columbus = 20%
5. Omaha = 20%
6. Oklahoma City = 19%
7. Wichita = 16%
8. Nashville = 15%
9. Seattle = 15%
10. Philadelphia = 15%