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East Riverside

Louisiana · New Orleans · 2,815 residents · 0.248 sq mi
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The short version

East Riverside is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,234. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $620,754. Households here earn about 81% more than the New Orleans median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up East Riverside; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
66% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,815
Population density
11,351 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
42.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,234
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$69,470
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.492
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$620,754
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,414
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.2%
33.8% rent
Vacancy rate
16.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic62.2%(1,751)
Black19.9%(561)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(228)
Asian2%(55)
Other7.8%(220)
Diversity Score70%(1,972)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.2%(1,751)
Black19.9%(561)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(228)
Asian2%(55)
Other7.8%(220)
Diversity Score70%(1,972)
Diversity Score
70
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
38.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
34.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Foreign born
7.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Riverside, New Orleans, Louisiana?

East Riverside, New Orleans, Louisiana has about 2,815 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Riverside, New Orleans, Louisiana earns about $102,234 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Riverside, New Orleans, Louisiana expensive?

In East Riverside, New Orleans, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $620,754, and the typical rent is about $1,414 a month.

How educated are people in East Riverside, New Orleans, Louisiana?

About 65.3% of adults age 25 and over in East Riverside, New Orleans, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Riverside, New Orleans, Louisiana?

About 9.2% of people in East Riverside, 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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