NEIGHBORHOOD
Central City
Louisiana · New Orleans · 13,689 residents · 1.404 sq mi
The short version
Central City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,308. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $309,981. The poverty rate of 35.1% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 9 census tracts that make up Central City; 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 40.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
26% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
13,689
Population density
9,750 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$44,308
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$29,394
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.4%
Wholesale trade8.6%
Finance & insurance3.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
Retail trade2.8%
Other services2.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
Public administration1.5%
Construction1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Manufacturing0.8%
Education & health services0.3%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$309,981
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,048
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
25.6%
74.4% rent
Vacancy rate
30.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.0
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.5%(2,534)
Black63.8%(8,731)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(1,970)
Asian0.7%(93)
Other2.6%(361)
Diversity Score67.2%(9,197)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.5%(2,534)
Black63.8%(8,731)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(1,970)
Asian0.7%(93)
Other2.6%(361)
Diversity Score67.2%(9,197)
Diversity Score
67
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
32.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.5%
Female
50.5%
Foreign born
9.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Income$44,954+1%
Home value$172,011−45%
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Income$40,816−8%
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Income$47,235+7%
Home value$1,123,488+262%
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Home value$77,348−75%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Central City, New Orleans, Louisiana?
Central City, New Orleans, Louisiana has about 13,689 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Central City, New Orleans, Louisiana?
The typical household in Central City, New Orleans, Louisiana earns about $44,308 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Central City, New Orleans, Louisiana expensive?
In Central City, New Orleans, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $309,981, and the typical rent is about $1,048 a month.
How educated are people in Central City, New Orleans, Louisiana?
About 29.1% of adults age 25 and over in Central City, New Orleans, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Central City, New Orleans, Louisiana?
About 35.1% of people in Central City, New Orleans, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.
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New OrleansDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024