Everybody loves New Orleans. Why doesn't Louisiana?

Despite ranking among America's favorite metros, the city is shrinking rapidly while political friction with Baton Rouge stalls a turnaround.

By: Christopher Wink

Outlets: Technical.ly

Published: August 17, 2026

Words: 965

Last Updated: 1 month, 4 weeks ago

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• New Orleans ranks No. 7 among the 50 largest US cities in YouGov’s second-quarter 2026 popularity data, viewed favorably by 58% of Americans placing it in top-tier company alongside Nashville and Boston.

• After years of decline, Louisiana’s population has returned to modest growth, yet New Orleans continues to shrink.

• Local leaders have a …

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