New Orleans, LA

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2023 Population
376,035
1.15% 1-year decline
2023 Median Age
38.4
1.32% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
22.6%
1.28% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$55,339
8.26% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$296,400
5.29% 1-year growth

About

In the year of 2023, N/A had a population of 376k people with a median age of 38.4 and a median household income of $55,339. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of New Orleans, LA declined from 380,408 to 376,035, a −1.15% decrease and its median household income grew from $51,116 to $55,339, a 8.26% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in undefined are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (54.7%), White (Non-Hispanic) (30.1%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (3.27%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (3.03%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.77%).

None of the households in N/A reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.7% of the residents in N/A are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in New Orleans, LA are Tulane University of Louisiana (4,810 degrees awarded in 2023), Delgado Community College (2,980 degrees), and University of New Orleans (1,362 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in N/A was $296,400, and the homeownership rate was 50.5%.

Most people in N/A drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.7 minutes. The average car ownership in N/A was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

N/A is home to a population of 376k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 6.52% of New Orleans, LA residents were born outside of the country (24.5k people).

In 2023, there were 1.82 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (206k people) in N/A than any other race or ethnicity. There were 113k White (Non-Hispanic) and 12.3k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

96.7%
2023 Citizenship
97.2%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.7% of New Orleans, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in N/A was 97.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in undefined
  1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    206k ± 1.52k
  2. White (Non-Hispanic)
    113k ± 433
  3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    12.3k ± 1.11k
7.94%
Hispanic Population
29.9k people

In 2023, there were 1.82 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (206k people) in N/A than any other race or ethnicity. There were 113k White (Non-Hispanic) and 12.3k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

7.94% of the people in N/A are hispanic (29.9k people).

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Foreign-Born Population

6.52%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
24.5k people
5.55%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
21.1k people

As of 2023, 6.52% of New Orleans, LA residents (24.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in N/A was 5.55%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    4,795 ± 418
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    3,013 ± 415
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    2,562 ± 353

N/A has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.59 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

Occupations

174k
2023 Value
± 3,421
−0.178%
1 Year decline
± 2.72%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in N/A declined at a rate of −0.178%, from 174k employees to 174k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in N/A, are Management Occupations (21,453 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (16,564 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (14,780 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of N/A.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

174k
2023 Value
± 3,421
−0.178%
1 Year decline
± 2.72%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in N/A declined at a rate of −0.178%, from 174k employees to 174k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in N/A, are Health Care & Social Assistance (25,647 people), Educational Services (24,939 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (18,936 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of N/A, though some of these residents may live in N/A and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$49,460
Median earning men ± $1,478
$38,281
Median earning women ± $2,211

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($112,667), Public Administration ($75,804), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($72,317).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($128,068), Public Administration ($63,828), and Manufacturing ($51,719).

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Education

In 2023, universities in New Orleans, LA awarded 13,835 degrees. The student population of New Orleans, LA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 18,999 male students and 31,723 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in New Orleans, LA are White (6,450 and 49.4%), followed by Black or African American (3,496 and 26.8%), Hispanic or Latino (1,156 and 8.85%), and Asian (833 and 6.38%).

The largest universities in New Orleans, LA by number of degrees awarded are Tulane University of Louisiana (4,810 and 34.8%), Delgado Community College (2,980 and 21.5%), and University of New Orleans (1,362 and 9.84%).

The most popular majors in New Orleans, LA are General Studies (941 and 6.8%), Casino Dealing (619 and 4.47%), and General Business Administration & Management (584 and 4.22%).

The median tuition costs in New Orleans, LA are $16,617 for private four year colleges, and $6,090 and $13,384 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Educational Pyramid

Measure

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Educational Attainment

Race

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Housing & Living

The median property value in N/A was $296,400 in 2023, which is 0.977 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $281,500 to $296,400, a 5.29% increase. The homeownership rate in N/A is 50.5%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in N/A have an average commute time of 22.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in N/A is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$296,400
Median Property Value 2023
±$5,463
$78,376
Median Property Taxes
±$1,968
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Rent vs Own

50.5%
Homeownership
2023
63.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 50.5% of the housing units in N/A were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 49.3%.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$55,339
Median Household Income
± $1,552
155k
Number of Households
± 2,930

In 2023, the median household income of the 155k households in N/A grew to $55,339 from the previous year's value of $51,116.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (63.2%)
  2. Worked At Home (13.7%)
  3. Carpooled (8.73%)

In 2023, 63.2% of workers in N/A drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.7%) and those who carpooled to work (8.73%).

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Commute Time

22.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number
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Poverty & Diversity

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in N/A is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.1% under 18 years, 23.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.9% were men and 53.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

8.45%
Uninsured
38.7%
Employer Coverage
28.4%
Medicaid
10.5%
Medicare
12.5%
Non-Group
1.38%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in N/A declined by 0.785% from 8.52% to 8.45%.

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