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Desire

Louisiana · New Orleans · 2,479 residents · 1.942 sq mi
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The short version

Desire has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,602. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $151,400. At a median age of 30.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 51% less than the New Orleans median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Desire; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
31% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,479
Population density
1,277 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
30.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,602
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$18,956
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
47.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance17.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical15.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,400
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$745
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
31.3%
68.7% rent
Vacancy rate
25.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(36)
Black97.3%(2,412)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(18)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0.2%(5)
Diversity Score6.6%(164)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(36)
Black97.3%(2,412)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(18)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0.2%(5)
Diversity Score6.6%(164)
Diversity Score
7
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
21.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.6%
Female
59.4%
Foreign born
0.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
61.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

Desire, New Orleans, Louisiana has about 2,479 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Desire, New Orleans, Louisiana earns about $27,602 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Desire, New Orleans, Louisiana expensive?

In Desire, New Orleans, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $151,400, and the typical rent is about $745 a month.

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

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Desire, New Orleans, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 47.2% of people in Desire, 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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