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380,408
TOTAL POPULATION
179,688
MALE POPULATION
200,720
FEMALE POPULATION
89.52
MALES / 100 FEMALES
111.70
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$37,013
PER CAPITA INCOME
$73,549
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$51,116
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
25.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
74.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,648
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.56
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
191,782
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in New Orleans

The most populous races in New Orleans are Black / African American (216,866 | 57.0%), White / Caucasian (123,390 | 32.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (21,528 | 5.7%).
Race in New Orleans
Race# Population% Population
Asian10,6802.8%
Black / African American216,86657.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific610.0%
Hispanic or Latino21,5285.7%
Native / Alaskan8180.2%
White / Caucasian123,39032.4%
Two or more Races20,1865.3%
Some other Race8,4072.2%
Total380,408100.0%

Ancestry in New Orleans

The most populous ancestries reported in New Orleans are German (23,674 | 6.2%), Irish (21,564 | 5.7%), Subsaharan African (20,674 | 5.4%), French (19,927 | 5.2%), and English (19,711 | 5.2%), together accounting for 27.7% of all New Orleans residents.
Ancestry in New Orleans
Ancestry# Population% Population
African18,8955.0%
Alaska Native190.0%
Alaskan Athabascan20.0%
Albanian810.0%
Aleut60.0%
Alsatian340.0%
American8,7492.3%
Apache470.0%
Arab9370.3%
Arapaho40.0%
Argentinean2370.1%
Armenian1950.1%
Australian580.0%
Austrian3680.1%
Bahamian70.0%
Barbadian520.0%
Basque1180.0%
Belgian3670.1%
Belizean750.0%
Bhutanese7730.2%
Blackfeet1730.1%
Bolivian880.0%
Brazilian1940.1%
British1,9950.5%
British West Indian610.0%
Bulgarian630.0%
Burmese6570.2%
Cajun1,0640.3%
Cambodian60.0%
Canadian3830.1%
Celtic230.0%
Central American8,0432.1%
Central American Indian3660.1%
Cherokee8030.2%
Chickasaw490.0%
Chilean1340.0%
Chippewa290.0%
Choctaw4510.1%
Colombian6370.2%
Costa Rican2430.1%
Creek770.0%
Croatian3440.1%
Cuban2,1000.5%
Cypriot80.0%
Czech3720.1%
Czechoslovakian890.0%
Danish4620.1%
Dominican6140.2%
Dutch1,4670.4%
Eastern European1,0840.3%
Ecuadorian3890.1%
Egyptian300.0%
English19,7115.2%
Estonian280.0%
Ethiopian5480.1%
European4,6951.2%
Filipino730.0%
Finnish2140.1%
French19,9275.2%
French Canadian2,0700.5%
German23,6746.2%
German Russian90.0%
Ghanaian800.0%
Greek9330.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro350.0%
Guatemalan1,0070.3%
Guyanese520.0%
Haitian7710.2%
Honduran4,7911.3%
Hopi110.0%
Houma1100.0%
Hungarian6530.2%
Indian (Asian)2,4990.7%
Indonesian750.0%
Inupiat10.0%
Iranian4130.1%
Iraqi140.0%
Irish21,5645.7%
Iroquois320.0%
Israeli2050.1%
Italian14,7163.9%
Jamaican8930.2%
Japanese920.0%
Kenyan1430.0%
Korean1,5740.4%
Laotian300.0%
Latvian1300.0%
Lebanese4610.1%
Lithuanian2910.1%
Luxembourger80.0%
Macedonian200.0%
Malaysian450.0%
Maltese70.0%
Mexican4,4971.2%
Mexican American Indian1000.0%
Mongolian440.0%
Moroccan520.0%
Native Hawaiian1460.0%
Navajo810.0%
New Zealander40.0%
Nicaraguan1,0470.3%
Nigerian4040.1%
Northern European4070.1%
Norwegian1,0480.3%
Paiute30.0%
Pakistani2530.1%
Palestinian1390.0%
Panamanian1530.0%
Paraguayan50.0%
Pennsylvania German660.0%
Peruvian3050.1%
Polish3,4740.9%
Portuguese7480.2%
Pueblo250.0%
Puerto Rican1,1440.3%
Romanian2960.1%
Russian1,6330.4%
Salvadoran4940.1%
Samoan140.0%
Scandinavian4920.1%
Scotch-Irish2,3170.6%
Scottish3,7671.0%
Seminole700.0%
Senegalese780.0%
Serbian1360.0%
Sioux1360.0%
Slavic400.0%
Slovak1150.0%
Slovene1630.0%
Somali90.0%
South African510.0%
South American2,0910.5%
South American Indian330.0%
Spaniard9200.2%
Spanish1,2190.3%
Spanish American160.0%
Sri Lankan5,8361.5%
Subsaharan African20,6745.4%
Swedish1,5180.4%
Swiss3240.1%
Syrian790.0%
Thai1,6860.4%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian2490.1%
Tsimshian120.0%
Turkish1430.0%
U.S. Virgin Islander140.0%
Ugandan130.0%
Ukrainian3140.1%
Uruguayan150.0%
Venezuelan2410.1%
Vietnamese450.0%
Welsh1,4040.4%
West Indian6480.2%
Yaqui240.0%
Yugoslavian700.0%
Zimbabwean390.0%
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Immigrants in New Orleans

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in New Orleans came from Latin America (9,697 | 2.5%), Asia (7,498 | 2.0%), Central America (6,576 | 1.7%), South Eastern Asia (4,231 | 1.1%), and Honduras (3,713 | 1.0%), together accounting for 8.3% of all New Orleans residents.
Immigrants in New Orleans
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa9530.3%
Albania510.0%
Argentina940.0%
Asia7,4982.0%
Australia520.0%
Austria180.0%
Bangladesh680.0%
Barbados510.0%
Belarus150.0%
Belgium200.0%
Belize830.0%
Bolivia370.0%
Brazil3700.1%
Bulgaria420.0%
Cambodia510.0%
Cameroon680.0%
Canada6120.2%
Caribbean1,6700.4%
Central America6,5761.7%
Chile230.0%
China1,1810.3%
Colombia3470.1%
Costa Rica610.0%
Croatia240.0%
Cuba4160.1%
Czechoslovakia590.0%
Denmark60.0%
Dominica430.0%
Dominican Republic1820.1%
Eastern Africa4880.1%
Eastern Asia1,7880.5%
Eastern Europe5940.2%
Ecuador1810.1%
Egypt300.0%
El Salvador1600.0%
England2420.1%
Eritrea290.0%
Ethiopia2590.1%
Europe2,3830.6%
France2900.1%
Germany2650.1%
Ghana110.0%
Greece910.0%
Guatemala6880.2%
Guyana560.0%
Haiti2640.1%
Honduras3,7131.0%
Hong Kong560.0%
Hungary420.0%
India6670.2%
Indonesia230.0%
Iran2590.1%
Iraq230.0%
Ireland430.0%
Israel430.0%
Italy1530.0%
Jamaica5400.1%
Japan1950.1%
Jordan10.0%
Kazakhstan160.0%
Kenya500.0%
Korea4060.1%
Laos590.0%
Latin America9,6972.5%
Lebanon750.0%
Lithuania90.0%
Malaysia480.0%
Mexico1,2280.3%
Middle Africa900.0%
Netherlands1210.0%
Nicaragua3470.1%
Nigeria1560.0%
Northern Africa520.0%
Northern Europe7090.2%
Norway420.0%
Oceania560.0%
Pakistan690.0%
Panama1060.0%
Peru1990.1%
Philippines4030.1%
Poland850.0%
Portugal100.0%
Romania1120.0%
Russia790.0%
Saudi Arabia250.0%
Scotland230.0%
Senegal350.0%
South Africa360.0%
South America1,4510.4%
South Central Asia1,0790.3%
South Eastern Asia4,2311.1%
Southern Europe3490.1%
Spain950.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines70.0%
Sudan120.0%
Sweden350.0%
Switzerland120.0%
Syria390.0%
Taiwan1050.0%
Thailand1050.0%
Trinidad and Tobago1000.0%
Turkey1270.0%
Uganda80.0%
Ukraine570.0%
Uruguay110.0%
Venezuela1030.0%
Vietnam3,4670.9%
West Indies230.0%
Western Africa2510.1%
Western Asia3640.1%
Western Europe7280.2%
Zaire30.0%
Zimbabwe390.0%
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Sex and Age in New Orleans

Sex and Age in New Orleans

The most populous age groups in New Orleans are 35 to 39 Years (15,455 | 8.6%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (17,588 | 8.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in New Orleans
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years10,892 (6.1%)10,274 (5.1%)
5 to 9 Years10,452 (5.8%)9,147 (4.6%)
10 to 14 Years10,553 (5.9%)11,424 (5.7%)
15 to 19 Years11,091 (6.2%)12,140 (6.0%)
20 to 24 Years11,219 (6.2%)12,834 (6.4%)
25 to 29 Years13,579 (7.6%)15,452 (7.7%)
30 to 34 Years15,337 (8.5%)17,588 (8.8%)
35 to 39 Years15,455 (8.6%)16,216 (8.1%)
40 to 44 Years10,638 (5.9%)12,490 (6.2%)
45 to 49 Years10,484 (5.8%)11,257 (5.6%)
50 to 54 Years10,726 (6.0%)11,618 (5.8%)
55 to 59 Years11,630 (6.5%)12,350 (6.1%)
60 to 64 Years11,487 (6.4%)13,656 (6.8%)
65 to 69 Years9,896 (5.5%)11,404 (5.7%)
70 to 74 Years7,467 (4.2%)9,191 (4.6%)
75 to 79 Years4,228 (2.4%)5,543 (2.8%)
80 to 84 Years2,357 (1.3%)3,920 (1.9%)
85 Years and over2,197 (1.2%)4,216 (2.1%)
Total179,688 (100.0%)200,720 (100.0%)

Families and Households in New Orleans

Median Family Size in New Orleans

The median family size in New Orleans is 3.52 persons per family, with single female/mother families (24,859 | 34.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.09 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (42,015 | 57.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.19 persons per family.
Median Family Size in New Orleans
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple42,015 (57.9%)3.19
Single Male/Father5,670 (7.8%)3.48
Single Female/Mother24,859 (34.3%)4.09
Total Families72,544 (100.0%)3.52

Median Household Size in New Orleans

The median household size in New Orleans is 2.35 persons per household, with single female/mother households (24,859 | 16.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.21 persons per household. non-family households (83,125 | 53.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.
Median Household Size in New Orleans
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple42,015 (27.0%)3.22
Single Male/Father5,670 (3.6%)3.87
Single Female/Mother24,859 (16.0%)4.21
Non-family83,125 (53.4%)1.26
Total Households155,669 (100.0%)2.35

Household Size by Marriage Status in New Orleans

Out of a total of 155,669 households in New Orleans, 72,544 (46.6%) are family households, while 83,125 (53.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 34,889, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 71,283.
Household Size by Marriage Status in New Orleans
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-71,283 (45.8%)
2-Person Households34,889 (22.4%)10,086 (6.5%)
3-Person Households18,692 (12.0%)1,323 (0.9%)
4-Person Households12,063 (7.7%)228 (0.2%)
5-Person Households4,406 (2.8%)108 (0.1%)
6-Person Households1,660 (1.1%)53 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households834 (0.5%)44 (0.0%)
Total72,544 (46.6%)83,125 (53.4%)

Female Fertility in New Orleans

Fertility by Age in New Orleans

Average fertility rate in New Orleans is 46.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 66.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 66.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in New Orleans
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years133 (2.9%)11.0
20 to 34 years3,028 (66.0%)66.0
35 to 50 years1,430 (31.1%)33.0
Total4,591 (100.0%)46.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in New Orleans

40.1% of women with births (4,591) in New Orleans are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 94.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 46.8% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in New Orleans
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years8 (6.0%)125 (94.0%)
20 to 34 years1,075 (35.5%)1,953 (64.5%)
35 to 50 years761 (53.2%)669 (46.8%)
Total1,841 (40.1%)2,750 (59.9%)

Fertility by Education in New Orleans

Average fertility rate in New Orleans is 46.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 57.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the lowest fertility at 35.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 33.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in New Orleans
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School587 (12.8%)49.0
High School Diploma733 (16.0%)41.0
College or Associate's Degree1,519 (33.1%)49.0
Bachelor's Degree810 (17.6%)35.0
Graduate Degree942 (20.5%)57.0
Total4,591 (100.0%)46.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in New Orleans

59.9% of women with births in New Orleans are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 95.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 88.1% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in New Orleans
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School70 (11.9%)517 (88.1%)
High School Diploma136 (18.5%)597 (81.5%)
College or Associate's Degree260 (17.1%)1,259 (82.9%)
Bachelor's Degree482 (59.5%)328 (40.5%)
Graduate Degree895 (95.0%)47 (5.0%)
Total1,841 (40.1%)2,750 (59.9%)

Income in New Orleans

Income Overview in New Orleans

Per Capita Income in New Orleans is $37,013, while median incomes of families and households are $73,549 and $51,116 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income380,408$37,013
Median Family Income72,544$73,549
Mean Family Income72,544$114,432
Median Household Income155,669$51,116
Mean Household Income155,669$84,158
Income Deficit72,544$11,648
Wage / Income Gap (%)380,40825.15%
Wage / Income Gap ($)380,40874.85¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index380,4080.56

Earnings by Sex in New Orleans

Average Earnings in New Orleans are $36,704, $42,834 for men and $32,060 for women, a difference of 25.2%.
Earnings by Sex in New Orleans
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male95,271 (47.8%)$42,834
Female104,177 (52.2%)$32,060
Total199,448 (100.0%)$36,704

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in New Orleans

The most common earnings brackets in New Orleans are $100,000+ for men (17,533 | 18.4%) and $100,000+ for women (9,160 | 8.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in New Orleans
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less5,006 (5.2%)7,115 (6.8%)
$2,500 to $4,9992,932 (3.1%)5,235 (5.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4992,942 (3.1%)4,461 (4.3%)
$7,500 to $9,9992,222 (2.3%)2,865 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $12,4993,126 (3.3%)5,275 (5.1%)
$12,500 to $14,9993,104 (3.3%)3,698 (3.5%)
$15,000 to $17,4992,876 (3.0%)4,101 (3.9%)
$17,500 to $19,9992,225 (2.3%)2,586 (2.5%)
$20,000 to $22,4992,422 (2.5%)3,272 (3.1%)
$22,500 to $24,9993,448 (3.6%)4,460 (4.3%)
$25,000 to $29,9995,663 (5.9%)7,162 (6.9%)
$30,000 to $34,9995,191 (5.4%)5,522 (5.3%)
$35,000 to $39,9993,569 (3.7%)4,639 (4.4%)
$40,000 to $44,9994,494 (4.7%)5,095 (4.9%)
$45,000 to $49,9994,662 (4.9%)5,048 (4.9%)
$50,000 to $54,9993,662 (3.8%)3,878 (3.7%)
$55,000 to $64,9996,817 (7.2%)8,299 (8.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9995,164 (5.4%)5,301 (5.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9998,213 (8.6%)7,005 (6.7%)
$100,000+17,533 (18.4%)9,160 (8.8%)
Total95,271 (100.0%)104,177 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in New Orleans

Average earnings in New Orleans are $47,401 for men and $37,405 for women, a difference of 21.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $88,651, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $24,545. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $62,403, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $20,714.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in New Orleans
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$24,545$20,714
High School Diploma$32,833$23,716
College or Associate's Degree$39,486$28,541
Bachelor's Degree$60,869$49,214
Graduate Degree$88,651$62,403
Total$47,401$37,405

Family Income in New Orleans

Family Income Brackets in New Orleans

According to the New Orleans family income data, there are 11,172 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 15.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 2,829 families (3.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in New Orleans
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0004,6436.4%
$10,000 to $14,9992,8293.9%
$15,000 to $24,9995,7317.9%
$25,000 to $34,9995,6587.8%
$35,000 to $49,9997,69010.6%
$50,000 to $74,99910,15614.0%
$75,000 to $99,9997,98011.0%
$100,000 to $149,99911,17215.4%
$150,000 to $199,9996,6029.1%
$200,000+10,01113.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in New Orleans

7+ person families (633 | 0.9%) account for the highest median family income in New Orleans with $88,472 per family, while 2-person families (36,775 | 50.7%) have the highest median income of $35,602 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in New Orleans
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families36,775 (50.7%)$71,203
3-Person Families18,200 (25.1%)$72,512
4-Person Families11,476 (15.8%)$79,980
5-Person Families4,001 (5.5%)$79,493
6-Person Families1,459 (2.0%)$77,612
7+ Person Families633 (0.9%)$88,472
Total72,544 (100.0%)$73,549

Family Income by Number of Earners in New Orleans

The median family income in New Orleans is $73,549, with families comprising 3+ earners (4,739) having the highest median family income of $132,208, while families with no earners (11,492) have the lowest median family income of $24,311, accounting for 6.5% and 15.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in New Orleans
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners11,492 (15.8%)$24,311
1 Earner26,846 (37.0%)$48,717
2 Earners29,467 (40.6%)$117,254
3+ Earners4,739 (6.5%)$132,208
Total72,544 (100.0%)$73,549

Household Income in New Orleans

Household Income Brackets in New Orleans

With 23,195 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in New Orleans, accounting for 14.9% of all households. In contrast, only 9,340 households (6.0%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in New Orleans
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00017,74611.4%
$10,000 to $14,99912,7658.2%
$15,000 to $24,99916,03410.3%
$25,000 to $34,99913,3888.6%
$35,000 to $49,99916,81210.8%
$50,000 to $74,99923,19514.9%
$75,000 to $99,99914,7899.5%
$100,000 to $149,99918,21311.7%
$150,000 to $199,9999,3406.0%
$200,000+13,2328.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in New Orleans

The median household income in New Orleans is $51,116, with the highest median household income of $60,649 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 56,550 households (36.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $19,263, with 3,634 households (2.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in New Orleans
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years3,634 (2.3%)$19,263
25 to 44 Years56,550 (36.3%)$60,649
45 to 64 Years56,581 (36.3%)$54,353
65+ Years38,904 (25.0%)$38,434
Total155,669 (100.0%)$51,116

Poverty in New Orleans

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in New Orleans

With 21.3% poverty level for males and 24.4% for females among the residents of New Orleans, 12 to 14 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 2,401 males (36.9%) and 1,606 females (38.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in New Orleans
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,261 (30.4%)3,314 (32.6%)
5 Years608 (32.6%)584 (31.6%)
6 to 11 Years3,800 (30.8%)3,876 (32.3%)
12 to 14 Years2,401 (36.9%)2,368 (37.0%)
15 Years723 (29.5%)497 (27.1%)
16 and 17 Years1,029 (29.7%)1,606 (38.9%)
18 to 24 Years4,177 (31.5%)4,812 (36.4%)
25 to 34 Years4,605 (16.2%)6,613 (20.1%)
35 to 44 Years3,543 (13.9%)5,172 (18.1%)
45 to 54 Years2,825 (13.5%)4,774 (20.9%)
55 to 64 Years5,332 (23.4%)6,142 (23.7%)
65 to 74 Years3,329 (19.6%)4,345 (21.2%)
75 Years and over1,375 (16.1%)3,022 (23.5%)
Total37,008 (21.3%)47,125 (24.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in New Orleans

According to the poverty statistics in New Orleans, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 35 to 44 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 86.5% of males and 81.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in New Orleans
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7,476 (69.6%)6,867 (67.4%)
5 Years1,256 (67.4%)1,262 (68.4%)
6 to 11 Years8,541 (69.2%)8,143 (67.7%)
12 to 14 Years4,112 (63.1%)4,039 (63.0%)
15 Years1,731 (70.5%)1,340 (73.0%)
16 and 17 Years2,437 (70.3%)2,521 (61.1%)
18 to 24 Years9,106 (68.5%)8,410 (63.6%)
25 to 34 Years23,750 (83.8%)26,224 (79.9%)
35 to 44 Years21,981 (86.1%)23,466 (81.9%)
45 to 54 Years18,035 (86.5%)18,073 (79.1%)
55 to 64 Years17,492 (76.6%)19,790 (76.3%)
65 to 74 Years13,664 (80.4%)16,140 (78.8%)
75 Years and over7,168 (83.9%)9,836 (76.5%)
Total136,749 (78.7%)146,111 (75.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in New Orleans

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in New Orleans show that 5.3% or 2,227 of the total 42,015 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 21.1%, comprising of 34 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.3%, which includes 1,157 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in New Orleans
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children25,935 (95.7%)1,157 (4.3%)
1 or 2 Children11,884 (94.3%)713 (5.7%)
3 or 4 Children1,842 (85.1%)323 (14.9%)
5 or more Children127 (78.9%)34 (21.1%)
Total39,788 (94.7%)2,227 (5.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in New Orleans

According to the poverty data in New Orleans, 20.8% or 1,178 single-father households and 34.5% or 8,583 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 222 households (76.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in New Orleans
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children236 (8.8%)1,740 (18.7%)
1 or 2 Children785 (30.6%)4,738 (38.6%)
3 or 4 Children147 (36.9%)1,883 (62.3%)
5 or more Children10 (100.0%)222 (76.0%)
Total1,178 (20.8%)8,583 (34.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in New Orleans

The poverty data for New Orleans shows that 2,227 of the married-couple family households (5.3%) and 9,761 of the single-parent households (32.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 34 households (21.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 232 household (76.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in New Orleans
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,157 (4.3%)1,976 (16.5%)
1 or 2 Children713 (5.7%)5,523 (37.2%)
3 or 4 Children323 (14.9%)2,030 (59.4%)
5 or more Children34 (21.1%)232 (76.8%)
Total2,227 (5.3%)9,761 (32.0%)

Employment Characteristics in New Orleans

Employment by Class of Employer in New Orleans

Among the 171,424 employed individuals in New Orleans, private company employees (102,459 | 59.8%), not-for-profit organizations (23,791 | 13.9%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (11,656 | 6.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in New Orleans
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees102,45959.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)7,7304.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)11,6566.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations23,79113.9%
Local Government Employees9,1365.3%
State Government Employees8,7705.1%
Federal Government Employees7,5664.4%
Unpaid Family Workers3160.2%
Total171,424100.0%

Employment Status by Age in New Orleans

According to the labor force statistics for New Orleans, out of the total population over 16 years of age (313,370), 61.2% or 191,782 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.4% or 16,110 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 84.0% or 27,657 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 22.1% or 1,255 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in New Orleans
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years5,680 (30.0%)1,255 (22.1%)
20 to 24 Years14,600 (60.7%)2,570 (17.6%)
25 to 29 Years23,573 (81.2%)2,452 (10.4%)
30 to 34 Years27,657 (84.0%)2,047 (7.4%)
35 to 44 Years45,428 (82.9%)3,543 (7.8%)
45 to 54 Years33,725 (76.5%)2,462 (7.3%)
55 to 59 Years15,107 (63.0%)710 (4.7%)
60 to 64 Years12,974 (51.6%)454 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years10,818 (28.5%)563 (5.2%)
75 Years and over2,089 (9.3%)98 (4.7%)
Total191,782 (61.2%)16,110 (8.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in New Orleans

According to labor force statistics for New Orleans, 75.5% of individuals (158,522) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (209,963) are in the labor force, with 7.4% or 11,731 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.2% or 76,299 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 19.0% or 2,018 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in New Orleans
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School10,619 (51.7%)3,903 (19.0%)
High School Diploma28,049 (63.9%)4,477 (10.2%)
College / Associate Degree43,502 (76.3%)5,131 (9.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher76,299 (86.2%)3,275 (3.7%)
Total158,522 (75.5%)15,537 (7.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in New Orleans

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in New Orleans are Community & Social Service (29,935 | 17.2%), Management (19,572 | 11.2%), Education Instruction & Library (13,886 | 8.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (12,250 | 7.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (10,543 | 6.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in New Orleans

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in New Orleans, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (76.3%), Computers & Mathematics (73.4%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (68.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (72.5%), Education Instruction & Library (71.9%), and Health Technologists (70.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in New Orleans
OccupationMaleFemale
Management9,677 (49.4%)9,895 (50.6%)
Business & Financial4,236 (45.9%)4,988 (54.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science7,186 (68.2%)3,357 (31.8%)
Computers & Mathematics3,311 (73.4%)1,199 (26.6%)
Architecture & Engineering2,720 (76.3%)845 (23.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,155 (46.8%)1,313 (53.2%)
Community & Social Service 11,543 (38.6%)18,392 (61.4%)
Education, Arts & Media1,284 (29.6%)3,057 (70.4%)
Legal Services & Support3,123 (55.3%)2,523 (44.7%)
Education Instruction & Library3,901 (28.1%)9,985 (71.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment3,235 (53.4%)2,827 (46.6%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating3,364 (27.5%)8,886 (72.5%)
Health Technologists2,725 (29.3%)6,584 (70.7%)
Total (Category)36,006 (44.2%)45,518 (55.8%)
Total (Overall)82,945 (47.6%)91,388 (52.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in New Orleans are Food Preparation & Serving (15,501 | 8.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (6,019 | 3.5%), Personal Care & Service (5,988 | 3.4%), Healthcare Support (5,028 | 2.9%), and Security & Protection (3,920 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations in New Orleans

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in New Orleans, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (66.0%), Security & Protection (63.8%), and Firefighting & Prevention (62.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (89.9%), Personal Care & Service (64.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (49.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in New Orleans
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support508 (10.1%)4,520 (89.9%)
Security & Protection2,503 (63.8%)1,417 (36.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,576 (62.7%)939 (37.3%)
Law Enforcement927 (66.0%)478 (34.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving7,902 (51.0%)7,599 (49.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance3,094 (51.4%)2,925 (48.6%)
Personal Care & Service2,156 (36.0%)3,832 (64.0%)
Total (Category)16,163 (44.3%)20,293 (55.7%)
Total (Overall)82,945 (47.6%)91,388 (52.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in New Orleans are Office & Administration (16,935 | 9.7%), and Sales & Related (15,568 | 8.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in New Orleans

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in New Orleans
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related6,149 (39.5%)9,419 (60.5%)
Office & Administration4,705 (27.8%)12,230 (72.2%)
Total (Category)10,854 (33.4%)21,649 (66.6%)
Total (Overall)82,945 (47.6%)91,388 (52.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in New Orleans are Construction & Extraction (6,719 | 3.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2,969 | 1.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (499 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in New Orleans

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in New Orleans
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry334 (66.9%)165 (33.1%)
Construction & Extraction6,388 (95.1%)331 (4.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair2,870 (96.7%)99 (3.3%)
Total (Category)9,592 (94.2%)595 (5.8%)
Total (Overall)82,945 (47.6%)91,388 (52.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in New Orleans are Transportation (5,674 | 3.3%), Production (4,133 | 2.4%), and Material Moving (3,856 | 2.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in New Orleans

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in New Orleans
OccupationMaleFemale
Production2,700 (65.3%)1,433 (34.7%)
Transportation4,663 (82.2%)1,011 (17.8%)
Material Moving2,967 (76.9%)889 (23.1%)
Total (Category)10,330 (75.6%)3,333 (24.4%)
Total (Overall)82,945 (47.6%)91,388 (52.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in New Orleans

Employment Industries in New Orleans

The major employment industries in New Orleans include Health Care & Social Assistance (25,373 | 14.5%), Educational Services (23,763 | 13.6%), Accommodation & Food Services (20,813 | 11.9%), Professional & Scientific (15,782 | 9.0%), and Retail Trade (15,214 | 8.7%).
Employment Industries in New Orleans

Employment Industries by Sex in New Orleans

The New Orleans industries that see more men than women are Construction (88.2%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (78.1%), and Utilities (77.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (87.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (79.9%), and Educational Services (67.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in New Orleans
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting432 (72.0%)168 (28.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction794 (78.1%)222 (21.8%)
Construction7,439 (88.2%)995 (11.8%)
Manufacturing4,686 (69.8%)2,027 (30.2%)
Wholesale Trade2,302 (75.2%)759 (24.8%)
Retail Trade6,331 (41.6%)8,883 (58.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing5,973 (67.2%)2,909 (32.8%)
Utilities1,326 (77.4%)387 (22.6%)
Information1,871 (51.2%)1,786 (48.8%)
Finance & Insurance2,355 (47.8%)2,567 (52.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,942 (49.2%)2,002 (50.8%)
Professional & Scientific9,122 (57.8%)6,660 (42.2%)
Enterprise Management34 (12.8%)231 (87.2%)
Administrative & Support4,007 (57.3%)2,992 (42.7%)
Educational Services7,826 (32.9%)15,937 (67.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance5,101 (20.1%)20,272 (79.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation3,166 (51.2%)3,019 (48.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services10,739 (51.6%)10,074 (48.4%)
Public Administration4,324 (51.1%)4,138 (48.9%)
Total82,945 (47.6%)91,388 (52.4%)

Education in New Orleans

School Enrollment in New Orleans

The most common levels of schooling among the 95,247 students in New Orleans are college / undergraduate (25,587 | 26.9%), high school (17,627 | 18.5%), and middle school (17,519 | 18.4%).
School Enrollment in New Orleans
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool6,3626.7%
Kindergarten3,7463.9%
Elementary School15,60616.4%
Middle School17,51918.4%
High School17,62718.5%
College / Undergraduate25,58726.9%
Graduate / Professional8,8009.2%
Total95,247100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in New Orleans

Out of a total of 95,247 students who are enrolled in schools in New Orleans, 34,003 (35.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 61,244 (64.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 8,862 (66.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 17,063 (80.3% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in New Orleans
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2,249 (42.9%)2,989 (57.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old14,911 (78.5%)4,075 (21.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds17,063 (80.3%)4,193 (19.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds9,449 (80.1%)2,345 (19.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds3,953 (42.8%)5,292 (57.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds4,401 (33.2%)8,862 (66.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds5,555 (58.4%)3,963 (41.6%)
35 Years and over3,695 (62.1%)2,252 (37.9%)
Total61,244 (64.3%)34,003 (35.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in New Orleans

Business (19,704 | 16.4%), social sciences (11,517 | 9.6%), science & technology (10,948 | 9.1%), education (10,830 | 9.0%), and visual & performing arts (9,336 | 7.8%) are the most common fields of study among 119,893 individuals in New Orleans who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in New Orleans
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3,2142.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural7,6656.4%
Physical & Health Sciences3,8523.2%
Psychology6,6675.6%
Social Sciences11,5179.6%
Engineering5,3534.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies1,0170.9%
Science & Technology10,9489.1%
Business19,70416.4%
Education10,8309.0%
Literature & Languages8,3086.9%
Liberal Arts & History9,2717.7%
Visual & Performing Arts9,3367.8%
Communications5,4024.5%
Arts & Humanities6,8095.7%
Total119,893100.0%

Transportation & Commute in New Orleans

Vehicle Availability by Sex in New Orleans

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in New Orleans are males with 2 vehicles (33,760, accounting for 41.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (31,148, making up 38.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in New Orleans
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle5,960 (7.4%)7,296 (8.4%)
1 Vehicle26,518 (32.9%)34,009 (39.2%)
2 Vehicles33,760 (41.9%)31,148 (35.9%)
3 Vehicles10,090 (12.5%)10,072 (11.6%)
4 Vehicles3,274 (4.1%)3,097 (3.6%)
5 or more Vehicles1,042 (1.3%)1,084 (1.3%)
Total80,644 (100.0%)86,706 (100.0%)

Commute Time in New Orleans

The most frequently occuring commute durations in New Orleans are 15 to 19 minutes (31,276 commuters, 20.6%), 20 to 24 minutes (27,168 commuters, 17.9%), and 30 to 34 minutes (23,145 commuters, 15.2%).
Commute Time in New Orleans
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4,0792.7%
5 to 9 Minutes13,3938.8%
10 to 14 Minutes21,88214.4%
15 to 19 Minutes31,27620.6%
20 to 24 Minutes27,16817.9%
25 to 29 Minutes9,0646.0%
30 to 34 Minutes23,14515.2%
35 to 39 Minutes2,8661.9%
40 to 44 Minutes3,0182.0%
45 to 59 Minutes7,9805.2%
60 to 89 Minutes4,9573.3%
90 or more Minutes3,2152.1%

Commute Time by Sex in New Orleans

The most common commute times in New Orleans are 15 to 19 minutes (15,054 commuters, 20.7%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (16,222 commuters, 20.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in New Orleans
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2,176 (3.0%)1,903 (2.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes5,734 (7.9%)7,659 (9.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes10,530 (14.5%)11,352 (14.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes15,054 (20.7%)16,222 (20.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes13,173 (18.1%)13,995 (17.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes4,709 (6.5%)4,355 (5.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes10,229 (14.1%)12,916 (16.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,693 (2.3%)1,173 (1.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,454 (2.0%)1,564 (2.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes3,562 (4.9%)4,418 (5.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes2,728 (3.7%)2,229 (2.8%)
90 or more Minutes1,673 (2.3%)1,542 (1.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in New Orleans

The most frequent times of departure to work in New Orleans are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (9,588, 13.2%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (12,232, 15.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in New Orleans
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM3,154 (4.3%)2,003 (2.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2,717 (3.7%)1,720 (2.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM2,457 (3.4%)2,104 (2.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM6,640 (9.1%)5,918 (7.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM5,173 (7.1%)7,127 (9.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM9,588 (13.2%)12,232 (15.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM8,659 (11.9%)9,201 (11.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM9,124 (12.6%)9,800 (12.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4,915 (6.8%)6,559 (8.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM5,943 (8.2%)7,130 (9.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2,736 (3.8%)3,358 (4.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM868 (1.2%)1,432 (1.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM5,722 (7.9%)5,803 (7.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM5,019 (6.9%)4,941 (6.2%)
Total72,715 (100.0%)79,328 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in New Orleans

Occupancy by Ownership in New Orleans

Of the total 155,669 dwellings in New Orleans, owner-occupied units account for 76,725 (49.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 78,944 (50.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in New Orleans
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units76,72549.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units78,94450.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units155,669100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in New Orleans

Occupancy by Household Size in New Orleans
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household71,28345.8%
2-Person Household44,97528.9%
3-Person Household20,01512.9%
4+ Person Household19,39612.5%
Total Housing Units155,669100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in New Orleans

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in New Orleans
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household27,618 (38.7%)43,665 (61.3%)
2-Person Household26,072 (58.0%)18,903 (42.0%)
3-Person Household11,673 (58.3%)8,342 (41.7%)
4+ Person Household11,362 (58.6%)8,034 (41.4%)
Total Housing Units76,725 (49.3%)78,944 (50.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in New Orleans

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in New Orleans
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School4,326 (27.7%)11,298 (72.3%)
High School Diploma11,508 (37.8%)18,907 (62.2%)
College/Associate Degree19,726 (46.0%)23,138 (54.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher41,165 (61.7%)25,601 (38.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in New Orleans

Occupancy by Age of Householder in New Orleans
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years30,12619.4%
35 to 44 Years30,05819.3%
45 to 54 Years25,96816.7%
55 to 64 Years30,61319.7%
65 to 74 Years25,32316.3%
75 to 84 Years10,3706.7%
85 Years and Over3,2112.1%
Total155,669100.0%

Housing Finances in New Orleans

Median Income by Occupancy in New Orleans

Median Income by Occupancy in New Orleans
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied76,725 (49.3%)$76,527
Renter-Occupied78,944 (50.7%)$31,793
Average155,669 (100.0%)$51,116

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in New Orleans

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in New Orleans
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0002,850 (3.7%)8,136 (10.3%)
$5,000 to $9,9991,630 (2.1%)5,132 (6.5%)
$10,000 to $14,9992,755 (3.6%)10,047 (12.7%)
$15,000 to $19,9992,494 (3.3%)5,187 (6.6%)
$20,000 to $24,9992,860 (3.7%)5,473 (6.9%)
$25,000 to $34,9995,500 (7.2%)7,933 (10.1%)
$35,000 to $49,9997,912 (10.3%)8,978 (11.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99911,826 (15.4%)11,354 (14.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9997,865 (10.2%)6,894 (8.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99912,220 (15.9%)6,018 (7.6%)
$150,000 or more18,813 (24.5%)3,792 (4.8%)
Total76,725 (100.0%)78,944 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in New Orleans

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in New Orleans
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3004,157 (5.4%)3,360 (4.3%)
$300 to $4998,532 (11.1%)4,125 (5.2%)
$500 to $79911,819 (15.4%)6,962 (8.8%)
$800 to $9996,284 (8.2%)11,797 (14.9%)
$1,000 to $1,49913,440 (17.5%)28,546 (36.2%)
$1,500 to $1,99910,640 (13.9%)12,314 (15.6%)
$2,000 to $2,4997,475 (9.7%)4,264 (5.4%)
$2,500 to $2,9995,039 (6.6%)1,831 (2.3%)
$3,000 or more9,339 (12.2%)951 (1.2%)
Total76,725 (100.0%)78,944 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in New Orleans

Housing Structures in New Orleans

Housing Structures in New Orleans
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached78,38050.3%
Single Unit, Attached16,28910.5%
2 Unit Apartments20,40413.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments10,9657.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments5,9403.8%
10 or more Apartments22,98014.8%
Mobile Home / Other7110.5%
Total155,669100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in New Orleans

Housing Structures by Occupancy in New Orleans
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached62,291 (79.5%)16,089 (20.5%)
Single Unit, Attached4,959 (30.4%)11,330 (69.6%)
2 Unit Apartments5,171 (25.3%)15,233 (74.7%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,604 (14.6%)9,361 (85.4%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments220 (3.7%)5,720 (96.3%)
10 or more Apartments2,109 (9.2%)20,871 (90.8%)
Mobile Home / Other371 (52.2%)340 (47.8%)
Total76,725 (49.3%)78,944 (50.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in New Orleans

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in New Orleans
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room213 (0.3%)3,169 (4.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms2,280 (3.0%)20,014 (25.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms21,773 (28.4%)39,335 (49.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms28,491 (37.1%)13,228 (16.8%)
8 or more Rooms23,968 (31.2%)3,198 (4.1%)
Total76,725 (100.0%)78,944 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in New Orleans

Housing Structure by Heating Type in New Orleans
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas38,735 (50.5%)17,133 (21.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas449 (0.6%)404 (0.5%)
Electricity36,885 (48.1%)60,538 (76.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene36 (0.1%)11 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)39 (0.1%)
All other Fuels515 (0.7%)135 (0.2%)
No Fuel Used105 (0.1%)684 (0.9%)
Total76,725 (100.0%)78,944 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in New Orleans

Household Vehicle Usage in New Orleans
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle4,735 (6.2%)22,399 (28.4%)
1 Vehicle31,457 (41.0%)41,635 (52.7%)
2 Vehicles29,548 (38.5%)12,678 (16.1%)
3 or more Vehicles10,985 (14.3%)2,232 (2.8%)
Total76,725 (100.0%)78,944 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in New Orleans

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in New Orleans

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units34,53142,194
Median Property Value$243,300$316,600
Median Household Income$57,686$13,171
Monthly Housing Costs$611$8,923
Real Estate Taxes$1,634$1,147

Property Value by Mortgage Status in New Orleans

Property Value by Mortgage Status in New Orleans
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,148 (3.3%)732 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $99,9992,636 (7.6%)892 (2.1%)
$100,000 to $299,99917,208 (49.8%)18,473 (43.8%)
$300,000 to $499,9996,558 (19.0%)10,834 (25.7%)
$500,000 to $749,9993,520 (10.2%)6,337 (15.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9991,530 (4.4%)2,618 (6.2%)
$1,000,000 or more1,931 (5.6%)2,308 (5.5%)
Total34,531 (100.0%)42,194 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in New Orleans

Household Income by Mortgage Status in New Orleans
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0002,834 (8.2%)340 (0.8%)
$10,000 to $24,9995,239 (15.2%)1,646 (3.9%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,438 (10.0%)2,870 (6.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9994,180 (12.1%)2,062 (4.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9995,805 (16.8%)3,732 (8.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,365 (9.7%)6,021 (14.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,028 (11.7%)4,500 (10.7%)
$150,000 or more5,642 (16.3%)8,192 (19.4%)
Total34,531 (100.0%)42,194 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in New Orleans

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in New Orleans
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x7,226 (20.9%)101,973 (241.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x4,746 (13.7%)10,215 (24.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x3,914 (11.3%)9,388 (22.3%)
4.0x or more17,790 (51.5%)6,105 (14.5%)
Total34,531 (100.0%)42,194 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in New Orleans

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in New Orleans
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8009,319 (27.0%)609 (1.4%)
$800 to $1,4996,057 (17.5%)5,704 (13.5%)
$800 to $1,49916,828 (48.7%)6,804 (16.1%)
Total34,531 (100.0%)42,194 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in New Orleans

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in New Orleans

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in New Orleans
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years23,970 (96.3%)935 (3.7%)
6 to 18 Years51,186 (94.0%)3,256 (6.0%)
19 to 25 Years31,959 (92.0%)2,759 (8.0%)
26 to 34 Years47,579 (85.0%)8,417 (15.0%)
35 to 44 Years46,529 (86.5%)7,270 (13.5%)
45 to 54 Years38,954 (89.4%)4,609 (10.6%)
55 to 64 Years44,583 (91.5%)4,160 (8.5%)
65 to 74 Years37,123 (99.1%)355 (0.9%)
75 Years and older21,224 (99.2%)177 (0.8%)
Total343,107 (91.5%)31,938 (8.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in New Orleans

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in New Orleans
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born23,970 (96.3%)935 (3.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen51,186 (94.0%)3,256 (6.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen31,959 (92.0%)2,759 (8.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in New Orleans

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in New Orleans
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00075,184 (89.0%)9,297 (11.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99960,803 (88.8%)7,642 (11.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99949,624 (90.8%)5,048 (9.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99933,805 (90.6%)3,524 (9.4%)
$100,000 and over114,151 (95.1%)5,848 (4.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in New Orleans

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in New Orleans
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 614,201 (57.0%)10,528 (42.3%)
6 to 18 Years30,736 (56.5%)22,717 (41.7%)
19 to 25 Years10,767 (31.0%)22,255 (64.1%)
25 to 34 Years15,346 (27.4%)34,119 (60.9%)
35 to 44 Years12,272 (22.8%)35,782 (66.5%)
45 to 54 Years12,486 (28.7%)28,306 (65.0%)
55 to 64 Years18,883 (38.7%)28,622 (58.7%)
65 to 74 Years35,243 (94.0%)15,406 (41.1%)
75 Years and over20,774 (97.1%)8,824 (41.2%)
Total170,708 (45.5%)206,559 (55.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in New Orleans

Disability Status by Sex by Age in New Orleans
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years69 (0.6%)52 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years1,978 (7.3%)1,808 (6.8%)
18 to 34 Years3,310 (7.6%)3,374 (6.5%)
35 to 64 Years10,063 (14.6%)10,985 (14.2%)
65 to 74 Years4,568 (26.9%)5,233 (25.6%)
75 Years and over4,151 (48.6%)6,360 (49.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in New Orleans

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in New Orleans: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years22 (0.2%)47 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years293 (1.1%)254 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years388 (0.9%)215 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years2,057 (3.0%)1,518 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,400 (8.2%)1,322 (6.5%)
75 Years and over1,981 (23.2%)1,786 (13.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in New Orleans: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years63 (0.6%)37 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years323 (1.2%)585 (2.2%)
18 to 34 Years657 (1.5%)601 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years1,926 (2.8%)2,577 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,041 (6.1%)1,071 (5.2%)
75 Years and over942 (11.0%)1,147 (8.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in New Orleans: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,757 (6.5%)1,131 (4.3%)
18 to 34 Years2,399 (5.5%)2,192 (4.2%)
35 to 64 Years3,803 (5.5%)4,230 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years934 (5.5%)973 (4.8%)
75 Years and over1,236 (14.5%)1,529 (11.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in New Orleans: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years186 (0.7%)268 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years516 (1.2%)620 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years5,459 (7.9%)6,390 (8.3%)
65 to 74 Years3,050 (17.9%)3,712 (18.1%)
75 Years and over2,615 (30.6%)4,685 (36.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in New Orleans: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years345 (1.3%)266 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years498 (1.1%)457 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years1,481 (2.1%)2,015 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years951 (5.6%)949 (4.6%)
75 Years and over1,302 (15.2%)2,266 (17.6%)

Technology Access in New Orleans

Computing Device Access in New Orleans

Computing Device Access in New Orleans
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop110,21970.8%
Smartphone134,35886.3%
Tablet81,22052.2%
No Computing Device13,3978.6%
Total155,669100.0%

Internet Access in New Orleans

Internet Access in New Orleans
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1440.1%
Broadband Home101,34765.1%
Cellular Data Only22,51814.5%
Satellite Internet8,2945.3%
No Internet28,58818.4%
Total155,669100.0%

New Orleans Summary

New Orleans, Louisiana is a city with a rich history, diverse geography, and a unique economy and demographics. Located in the southeastern corner of Louisiana, New Orleans is the largest city in the state and the most populous city in the Gulf Coast region. It is known for its vibrant culture, unique cuisine, and its annual Mardi Gras celebration.

History

New Orleans was founded in 1718 by French explorer Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville. The city was named after the Duke of Orleans, who was the Regent of France at the time. The city was originally a French colony, but it was ceded to the Spanish in 1763. The Spanish held control of the city until 1803, when it was sold to the United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase.
New Orleans quickly became an important port city and a major center of trade. It was a major port for the import and export of goods, including cotton, sugar, and coffee. The city was also a major center of the slave trade.
In the early 19th century, New Orleans was a major center of the cotton industry. The city was also a major center of the jazz music scene, and it was home to many of the early jazz musicians.
In the late 19th century, New Orleans was a major center of the oil industry. The city was also a major center of the shipping industry, and it was home to many of the major shipping companies.
In the early 20th century, New Orleans was a major center of the tourism industry. The city was home to many of the major tourist attractions, including the French Quarter and the Garden District.
In 2005, New Orleans was devastated by Hurricane Katrina. The city was flooded, and many of its residents were displaced. The city has since recovered, and it is now a major center of culture, tourism, and industry.

Geography

New Orleans is located in the southeastern corner of Louisiana, on the banks of the Mississippi River. The city is bordered by Lake Pontchartrain to the north and the Gulf of Mexico to the south. The city is divided into several distinct neighborhoods, including the French Quarter, the Garden District, and the Central Business District.
The city is located in a humid subtropical climate zone, and it experiences hot, humid summers and mild winters. The city is prone to hurricanes and tropical storms, and it is often affected by flooding.

Economy

New Orleans is a major center of industry and commerce. The city is home to many of the major oil and gas companies, as well as the Port of New Orleans, one of the busiest ports in the United States. The city is also a major center of tourism, and it is home to many of the major tourist attractions, including the French Quarter and the Garden District.
The city is also a major center of culture and the arts. The city is home to many of the major museums, galleries, and performing arts venues.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of New Orleans was 343,829. The city is majority African American, with a population that is 63.7% African American, 30.2% White, 3.0% Hispanic or Latino, and 2.7% Asian. The median household income in the city is $37,716, and the median home value is $164,400.
New Orleans is a diverse city, with a rich culture and a unique history. The city is a major center of industry, commerce, and tourism, and it is home to many of the major tourist attractions. The city is also a major center of culture and the arts, and it is home to many of the major museums, galleries, and performing arts venues.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of New Orleans?
Total Population of New Orleans is 380,408.
What is the Total Male Population of New Orleans?
Total Male Population of New Orleans is 179,688.
What is the Total Female Population of New Orleans?
Total Female Population of New Orleans is 200,720.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in New Orleans?
There are 89.52 Males per 100 Females in New Orleans.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in New Orleans?
There are 111.70 Females per 100 Males in New Orleans.
What is the Median Population Age in New Orleans?
Median Population Age in New Orleans is 37.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in New Orleans
Average Family Size in New Orleans is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in New Orleans
Average Household Size in New Orleans is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in New Orleans?
Per Capita income in New Orleans is $37,013.
What is the Median Family Income in New Orleans?
Median Family Income in New Orleans is $73,549.
What is the Median Household income in New Orleans?
Median Household Income in New Orleans is $51,116.
What is Income or Wage Gap in New Orleans?
Income or Wage Gap in New Orleans is 25.2%.
Women in New Orleans earn 74.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in New Orleans?
Family Income Deficit in New Orleans is $11,648.
Families that are below poverty line in New Orleans earn $11,648 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in New Orleans?
Inequality or Gini Index in New Orleans is 0.56.
How Large is the Labor Force in New Orleans?
There are 191,782 People in the Labor Forcein in New Orleans.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in New Orleans?
61.2% of People are in the Labor Force in New Orleans.
What is the Unemployment Rate in New Orleans?
Unemployment Rate in New Orleans is 8.4%.