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Behrman

Louisiana · New Orleans · 7,728 residents · 1.509 sq mi
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The short version

Behrman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,504. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $156,145. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Behrman; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
50% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,728
Population density
5,121 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,504
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$23,185
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,145
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,081
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.1%
49.9% rent
Vacancy rate
24.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic3.2%(248)
Black79.2%(6,122)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(968)
Asian0.9%(71)
Other4.1%(319)
Diversity Score44.2%(3,419)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.2%(248)
Black79.2%(6,122)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(968)
Asian0.9%(71)
Other4.1%(319)
Diversity Score44.2%(3,419)
Diversity Score
44
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.6%
Female
64.4%
Foreign born
6.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

Behrman, New Orleans, Louisiana has about 7,728 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Behrman, New Orleans, Louisiana earns about $46,504 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Behrman, New Orleans, Louisiana expensive?

In Behrman, New Orleans, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $156,145, and the typical rent is about $1,081 a month.

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

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Behrman, New Orleans, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 24.1% of people in Behrman, 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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