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Audubon

Louisiana · New Orleans · 17,315 residents · 2.087 sq mi
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The short version

Audubon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $140,429. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 86% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $893,050. At a median age of 32.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 148% more than the New Orleans median. These figures are approximated by combining the 7 census tracts that make up Audubon; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
86% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
60% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,315
Population density
8,297 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$140,429
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$66,034
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.575
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$893,050
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,841
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.6%
40.4% rent
Vacancy rate
20.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic67.2%(11,644)
Black13.5%(2,340)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(1,948)
Asian4.5%(782)
Other3.5%(601)
Diversity Score64.2%(11,116)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.2%(11,644)
Black13.5%(2,340)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(1,948)
Asian4.5%(782)
Other3.5%(601)
Diversity Score64.2%(11,116)
Diversity Score
64
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
86.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
58.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
42.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
30.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
Female
56.4%
Foreign born
7.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Audubon, New Orleans, Louisiana?

Audubon, New Orleans, Louisiana has about 17,315 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Audubon, New Orleans, Louisiana?

The typical household in Audubon, New Orleans, Louisiana earns about $140,429 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Audubon, New Orleans, Louisiana expensive?

In Audubon, New Orleans, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $893,050, and the typical rent is about $1,841 a month.

How educated are people in Audubon, New Orleans, Louisiana?

About 86.0% of adults age 25 and over in Audubon, New Orleans, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Audubon, New Orleans, Louisiana?

About 30.2% of people in Audubon, New Orleans, 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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