Biggest Cities in Louisiana - 1980 Census Data

Top 100 Biggest Cities In Louisiana (1980 Census)

Rank	City	1980 Population	Growth Rate (Annual)
1	New Orleans	557,515	-0.6%
2	Baton Rouge	219,419	2.8%
3	Shreveport	205,820	1.2%
4	Metairie	164,160	–

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What was the largest city in Louisiana in 1980?

In 1980, the largest city in Louisiana was New Orleans, with a population of 557,515. The second largest city is Baton Rouge, with a population of 219,419.