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Dillard

Louisiana · New Orleans · 5,061 residents · 0.928 sq mi
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The short version

Dillard has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,301. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $226,542. The poverty rate of 38.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the New Orleans median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Dillard; 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 40.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
41% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,061
Population density
5,454 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,301
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$24,428
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
38.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.524
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$226,542
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,094
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.9%
59.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
43.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic11.1%(560)
Black72.7%(3,677)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(673)
Asian0.9%(44)
Other2.1%(107)
Diversity Score55.2%(2,794)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.1%(560)
Black72.7%(3,677)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(673)
Asian0.9%(44)
Other2.1%(107)
Diversity Score55.2%(2,794)
Diversity Score
55
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
27.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
Female
56.7%
Foreign born
1.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

Dillard, New Orleans, Louisiana has about 5,061 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dillard, New Orleans, Louisiana earns about $26,301 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dillard, New Orleans, Louisiana expensive?

In Dillard, New Orleans, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $226,542, and the typical rent is about $1,094 a month.

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

About 24.1% of adults age 25 and over in Dillard, New Orleans, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 38.1% of people in Dillard, 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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