What was the population of New Orleans in August 2005?

Answer by  JoeJen (6)

Just before Hurricane Katrina hit in August 2005 the population of New Orleans was estimated by to be 450,000. That is less than the population in 2000 of 484,674. From 2004 to 2010 there was 23% decrease in the population.

Answer by  cloudceb (5)

An estimated 454,863 people lived in the city of New Orleans prior to when hurricane Katina hit the state of Louisiana.