A+E Networks. On this day in 1933, construction starts on what will become one of Americaâs most famous landmarks: the Golden Gate Bridge. When completed in 1937, the Golden Gate has a 4,200-foot-long suspension span, making it the worldâs longest suspension bridge.
Compared to the rest of the country, Baton Rouge Metro Area's cost of living is 8.20% Lower than the U.S. average. As of 2014, Baton Rouge Metro Area's population is 830,480 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 33.12 percent.
Despite the low population density, there are several hotspot areas of population, mostly grouped around major cities. New Orleans is the largest city in the state, and its metropolitan area has an estimated population of 1.285 million in 2016 with a population density of 1,965 people per square mile in the city proper. Overall, these statistics combine to make Louisiana the 24th most densely populated state in the entire USA. 1  Cities in Louisiana. 2  Rank25. 3  2017 Growth Rate 0.46%. 4  Area in Miles (Rank)52,378 (31) 5  State CapitalBaton Rouge. 6  Statehood Year1812. 7  Red/Blue Red.