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Bayou St. John

Louisiana · New Orleans · 3,633 residents · 0.398 sq mi
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The short version

Bayou St. John has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $89,705. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $575,840. Households here earn about 58% more than the New Orleans median. 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(2,502)
Black14.6%(529)
Hispanic / Latino12%(435)
Asian1.4%(51)
Other3.2%(116)
Diversity Score61.1%(2,220)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(2,502)
Black14.6%(529)
Hispanic / Latino12%(435)
Asian1.4%(51)
Other3.2%(116)
Diversity Score61.1%(2,220)
Diversity Score
61
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
36.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
Female
54.7%
Foreign born
1.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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