Bayou St. John is home to 3,633 people in New Orleans. This is an unusually credentialed place: 70% of adults have a four-year degree. Households here earn about 58% more than in New Orleans as a whole. There are 9,128 people per square mile. 2% of residents were born outside the United States. The typical home is worth $575,840. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Bayou St. John; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
59% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,633
Population density
9,128 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.3
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.40 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$89,705
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$62,137
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$575,840
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,500
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.1%
40.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.08 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.4
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(2,502)
Black14.6%(529)
Hispanic / Latino12%(435)
Asian1.4%(51)
Other3.2%(116)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(2,502)
Black14.6%(529)
Hispanic / Latino12%(435)
Asian1.4%(51)
Other3.2%(116)
Diversity Score
61
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Bayou St. John, New Orleans, Louisiana?
Bayou St. John, New Orleans, Louisiana has about 3,633 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Bayou St. John, New Orleans, Louisiana?
The typical household in Bayou St. John, New Orleans, Louisiana earns about $89,705 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Bayou St. John, New Orleans, Louisiana expensive?
In Bayou St. John, New Orleans, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $575,840, and the typical rent is about $1,500 a month.
How educated are people in Bayou St. John, New Orleans, Louisiana?
About 69.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bayou St. John, New Orleans, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Bayou St. John, New Orleans, Louisiana?
About 8.8% of people in Bayou St. John, New Orleans, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.
