Who are the senators from Louisiana?

Louisiana is represented by Sen. John Neely Kennedy and Sen. Bill Cassidy in the U.S. Senate. Both are Republicans.

Louisiana senate race 2026

Sen. John Neely Kennedy (Republican-LA) is the current senator from Louisiana. Louisiana is solidly Republican (R+13).

Louisiana senate election results

In the most recent statewide Senate race, the result was 43.7% Democratic and 56.3% Republican. 1,279,619 total votes were cast. Louisiana is solidly Republican (R+13).

Louisiana unemployment and economic indicators

The unemployment rate in Louisiana is 6.3%. 7.8% of residents are uninsured. The poverty rate is 14.1%. Source: Census ACS.

What is the median income in Louisiana?

The median household income in Louisiana is $60,756. Median rent is $1,064. Median home value is $216,500. Source: Census ACS.

Louisiana racial demographics

Louisiana is 7.2% Hispanic, 56.9% White, 30.7% Black, 1.7% Asian. The median age is 38. Source: Census ACS.

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Senator John Neely Kennedy, Republican from Louisiana

Senator · Louisiana

John Neely Kennedy

State of Louisiana

Senator John Neely Kennedy represents 4,611,961 residents of Louisiana. The state has estimated median household income of $60,756 and unemployment rate of 6.3%.

Economic & Demographic Snapshot

4,611,961Population

↓ 28,585

$60,756Median Incomenat'l $37,585

↑ $2,904

6.3%Unemploymentnat'l 3.5%

↓ 0.3%

14.1%Poverty Ratenat'l 12.4%

↑ 0.2%

67.4%Homeownershipnat'l 65.5%

→ no change

$1,064Median Rentnat'l $1,163

↑ $68

0.9%Public Transitnat'l 5%

→ no change

25.7 minMean Commutenat'l 26.4 min

↓ 0.3 min

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2017-2021 vs. 2019-2023). All figures are statistical estimates with 90% confidence level.

Louisiana State Demographics

Median Age 38 (vs 38.5) · Homeownership 67.4% (vs 65.5%) · Bachelor’s+ 27.1% (vs 33.7%) · Poverty 14.1% (vs 12.4%) · Income $60,756 (vs $37,585)

Key Issues for This District

Economic inequalityEducation access

Age Distribution

Near the national median age (38 vs 38.5 nationally). The largest age cohort is 30–39 at 13.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

White residents are the largest group at 56.9%. Also significant: Black (30.7%).

* Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Racial categories include both Hispanic and non-Hispanic individuals.

Education

27.1% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, below the 33.7% national average. 12.7% of residents lack a high school diploma.

Income Distribution

Median household income is $60,756, well above the $37,585 national median.

Housing

Homeownership at 67.4% (vs 65.5% nationally). Median rent is $1,064. Median home value is $216,500.

How People Get to Work

Car-dependent: 78.6% drive alone to work. Average commute is 25.7 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates

Data represents 5-year statistical estimates for increased reliability.

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