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Bywater

Louisiana · New Orleans · 4,615 residents · 1.028 sq mi
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The short version

Bywater has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,127. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $482,325. The poverty rate of 22.1% is well above the national figure. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Bywater; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
54% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,615
Population density
4,489 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
43.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,127
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$49,909
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.505
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$482,325
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,465
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.1%
45.9% rent
Vacancy rate
23.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
42.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic63.6%(2,937)
Black22%(1,013)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(144)
Asian1.1%(49)
Other10.2%(472)
Diversity Score66.9%(3,088)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.6%(2,937)
Black22%(1,013)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(144)
Asian1.1%(49)
Other10.2%(472)
Diversity Score66.9%(3,088)
Diversity Score
67
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
39.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
8.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
Female
51.7%
Foreign born
15.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

Bywater, New Orleans, Louisiana has about 4,615 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bywater, New Orleans, Louisiana earns about $58,127 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bywater, New Orleans, Louisiana expensive?

In Bywater, New Orleans, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $482,325, and the typical rent is about $1,465 a month.

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

About 54.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bywater, New Orleans, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 22.1% of people in Bywater, 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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