East Carollton is home to 3,692 people in New Orleans. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. That is roughly 89% ahead of the New Orleans median. Density works out to 9,615 people per square mile. Owners hold 51% of the housing stock. The median age is 34.1, younger than the US median of 38.9. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up East Carollton; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
51% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,692
Population density
9,615 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.1
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.38 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$106,923
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$49,350
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$595,399
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,409
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.4%
48.6% rent
Vacancy rate
19.7%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.13 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
29.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.7%(2,424)
Black9.2%(340)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(276)
Asian12.4%(459)
Other5.2%(193)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.7%(2,424)
Black9.2%(340)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(276)
Asian12.4%(459)
Other5.2%(193)
Diversity Score
67
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in East Carollton, New Orleans, Louisiana?
East Carollton, New Orleans, Louisiana has about 3,692 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in East Carollton, New Orleans, Louisiana?
The typical household in East Carollton, New Orleans, Louisiana earns about $106,923 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is East Carollton, New Orleans, Louisiana expensive?
In East Carollton, New Orleans, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $595,399, and the typical rent is about $1,409 a month.
How educated are people in East Carollton, New Orleans, Louisiana?
About 69.6% of adults age 25 and over in East Carollton, New Orleans, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in East Carollton, New Orleans, Louisiana?
About 22.1% of people in East Carollton, New Orleans, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.
