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City Park

Louisiana · New Orleans · 2,793 residents · 2.187 sq mi
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The short version

City Park has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,047. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $592,900. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 25% more than the New Orleans median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up City Park; 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 44.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
41% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,793
Population density
1,277 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
44.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,047
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$57,121
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food11.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Information10.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$592,900
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,459
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.7%
59.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(2,269)
Black5%(139)
Hispanic / Latino9%(252)
Asian1%(27)
Other3.8%(106)
Diversity Score41%(1,145)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(2,269)
Black5%(139)
Hispanic / Latino9%(252)
Asian1%(27)
Other3.8%(106)
Diversity Score41%(1,145)
Diversity Score
41
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
33.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
Female
51.3%
Foreign born
9.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in City Park, New Orleans, Louisiana?

City Park, New Orleans, Louisiana has about 2,793 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in City Park, New Orleans, Louisiana earns about $71,047 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is City Park, New Orleans, Louisiana expensive?

In City Park, New Orleans, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $592,900, and the typical rent is about $1,459 a month.

How educated are people in City Park, New Orleans, Louisiana?

About 72.2% of adults age 25 and over in City Park, New Orleans, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in City Park, New Orleans, Louisiana?

About 7.4% of people in City Park, 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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