Metairie Population 2026

Metairie has a population of 138,481, making it the #203 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Louisiana. It is about 64× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Metairie (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

138,481

Rank in United States

#203

Coordinates

29.98°N, 90.15°W

~1 m elevation · America/Chicago

Distance to capital (Washington)

1,555 km

966 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Louisiana

City	Population	Rank in United States
New Orleans	362,701	#53
Baton Rouge	227,470	#102
Shreveport	187,593	#137
Lafayette	121,374	#238
Lake Charles	76,070	#488
Bossier City	68,094	#566
Kenner	67,091	#578
Monroe	49,598	#883

Cities near Metairie

New Orleans362,701 people · ~8 km away
Kenner67,091 people · ~9 km away
Marrero33,141 people · ~11 km away
Harvey20,348 people · ~12 km away
Terrytown23,319 people · ~14 km away
Chalmette16,751 people · ~19 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Metairie?

Metairie has a population of 138,481 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #203 biggest city in United States.

What state is Metairie in?

Metairie is located in Louisiana, United States.

Is Metairie the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,555 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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