New Orleans Metro
New Orleans has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,671. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $68,524. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure.
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How many people live in New Orleans-Metairie, LA?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA has about 1,140,762 residents according to the 1990 Census.
What is the median household income in New Orleans-Metairie, LA?
The typical household in New Orleans-Metairie, LA earns about $23,671 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is New Orleans-Metairie, LA expensive?
In New Orleans-Metairie, LA, the median home is worth about $68,524, and the typical rent is about $394 a month.
How educated are people in New Orleans-Metairie, LA?
About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in New Orleans-Metairie, LA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in New Orleans-Metairie, LA?
About 22.4% of people in New Orleans-Metairie, LA live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024