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Fifth Ward

Louisiana · 1,277 residents · 5.2 sq mi
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Fifth Ward has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,279. Population has grown 16% since 2023. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
70% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,277
+16%since 2023
from 1,104 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
246 / sq mi
+16%since 2023
from 212 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
−3%since 2023
from 41.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
5037149251K1K201020202024Fifth Ward
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,279
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $49,788 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,455
−11%since 2023
from $30,823 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 36.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.310
−14%since 2023
from 0.361 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information32.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade15%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$888
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $875 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2023
from 59.8% in 2023
30.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
7.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,067)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(37)
Diversity Score8.1%(89)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(1,033)
Black0.9%(11)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(207)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(26)
Diversity Score39.9%(509)
Diversity Score
40
+392%since 2023
from 8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
62.8%
−10.3 ptssince 2023
from 73.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
53.6 min
−11%since 2023
from 60.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.0%
−13.9 ptssince 2023
from 89.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.6%
+15.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 73.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 16.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 45.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 63.0% in 2023
Female
40.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 37.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
62.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 84.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fifth Ward, Louisiana?

Fifth Ward, Louisiana has about 1,277 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fifth Ward, Louisiana?

The typical household in Fifth Ward, Louisiana earns about $51,279 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fifth Ward, Louisiana expensive?

In Fifth Ward, Louisiana, the typical rent is about $888 a month.

How educated are people in Fifth Ward, Louisiana?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Fifth Ward, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fifth Ward, Louisiana?

About 5.7% of people in Fifth Ward, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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