New Orleans Metro
New Orleans has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,766. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $92,841. The poverty rate of 19.9% 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 1,146,458 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in New Orleans-Metairie, LA?
The typical household in New Orleans-Metairie, LA earns about $33,766 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 $92,841, and the typical rent is about $509 a month.
How educated are people in New Orleans-Metairie, LA?
About 21.6% 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 19.9% of people in New Orleans-Metairie, LA live below the federal poverty line.
Has New Orleans-Metairie, LA grown since 1990?
Yes, New Orleans-Metairie, LA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,696 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024