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French Quarter

Louisiana · New Orleans · 3,118 residents · 0.48 sq mi
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French Quarter has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,730. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $622,735. With a median age of 59.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 28% more than the New Orleans median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up French Quarter; 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 59.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
46% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,118
Population density
6,496 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
59.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,730
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$87,100
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.565
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food7.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Information6.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$622,735
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,565
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.6%
54.4% rent
Vacancy rate
48.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(2,700)
Black2%(62)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(269)
Asian0.5%(15)
Other2.3%(72)
Diversity Score30.2%(942)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(2,700)
Black2%(62)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(269)
Asian0.5%(15)
Other2.3%(72)
Diversity Score30.2%(942)
Diversity Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
36.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
24.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
32.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
8.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
36.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.2%
Female
36.8%
Foreign born
5.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana?

French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana has about 3,118 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana earns about $72,730 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana expensive?

In French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $622,735, and the typical rent is about $1,565 a month.

How educated are people in French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana?

About 67.4% of adults age 25 and over in French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana?

About 13.4% of people in French Quarter, 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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