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Fairgrounds

Louisiana · New Orleans · 5,102 residents · 0.863 sq mi
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Fairgrounds has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,536. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $339,250. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Fairgrounds; 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 46.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
47% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,102
Population density
5,912 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
46.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,536
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$42,141
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$339,250
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,522
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.8%
53.2% rent
Vacancy rate
20.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic42.6%(2,171)
Black46.4%(2,368)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(331)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other4.4%(222)
Diversity Score74.7%(3,810)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.6%(2,171)
Black46.4%(2,368)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(331)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other4.4%(222)
Diversity Score74.7%(3,810)
Diversity Score
75
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
Female
54.7%
Foreign born
1.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

Fairgrounds, New Orleans, Louisiana has about 5,102 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fairgrounds, New Orleans, Louisiana earns about $68,536 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairgrounds, New Orleans, Louisiana expensive?

In Fairgrounds, New Orleans, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $339,250, and the typical rent is about $1,522 a month.

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

About 49.9% of adults age 25 and over in Fairgrounds, New Orleans, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 16.0% of people in Fairgrounds, 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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