(The Center Square) — Louisiana’s population grew for the second year in a row in 2025, a modest but notable reversal for a state that has spent years struggling with outmigration and the loss of young workers.
The state’s population increased from 4,600,252 in 2024 to 4,603,516 in 2025, a gain of 3,264 residents. Residents ages 18 to 35 accounted for most of that growth, adding 2,251 people over t…