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Fifth Ward

Louisiana · 921 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 $42,129. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2019, reaching $130,400. The poverty rate of 20.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
921
+14%since 2019
from 809 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
177 / sq mi
+14%since 2019
from 156 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
36.6
+19%since 2019
from 30.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
5037149251K1K201020202024Fifth Ward
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,129
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $50,938 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,768
−6%since 2019
from $29,639 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 32.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.9%
−16.3 ptssince 2019
from 37.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing9.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,400
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $77,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2022
Median gross rent
$832
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $728 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2019
from 64.2% in 2019
26.8% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+104%since 2019
from 1.5 in 2019
2010 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(709)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.4%(100)
Diversity Score27.1%(219)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(858)
Black2.5%(23)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(10)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other9.2%(84)
Diversity Score27.9%(257)
Diversity Score
28
+3%since 2019
from 27 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2019
from 5.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 76.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
68.1 min
+3%since 2019
from 66.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 96.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 3.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2019
from 2.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
81.4%
+22.2 ptssince 2019
from 59.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.2%
+27.0 ptssince 2019
from 14.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2019
from 53.0% in 2019
Female
39.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2019
from 47.0% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 5.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fifth Ward, Louisiana?

Fifth Ward, Louisiana has about 921 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fifth Ward, Louisiana earns about $42,129 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fifth Ward, Louisiana expensive?

In Fifth Ward, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $130,400, and the typical rent is about $832 a month.

How educated are people in Fifth Ward, Louisiana?

About 13.9% 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 20.9% 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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