Garden District is a neighborhood of 2,373 people in New Orleans. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. At a median age of 48.4, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Median home value sits at $716,923. Households here earn about 48% more than in New Orleans as a whole. There are 6,939 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Garden District; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
60% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,373
Population density
6,939 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
48.4
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.34 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$83,894
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$88,179
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.541
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Information3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$716,923
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,435
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.6%
40.4% rent
Vacancy rate
26.1%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.90 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
28.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.5
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-Hispanic80.2%(1,903)
Black7.3%(174)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(145)
Asian1.3%(32)
Other5%(119)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(1,903)
Black7.3%(174)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(145)
Asian1.3%(32)
Other5%(119)
Diversity Score
43
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Garden District, New Orleans, Louisiana?
Garden District, New Orleans, Louisiana has about 2,373 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Garden District, New Orleans, Louisiana?
The typical household in Garden District, New Orleans, Louisiana earns about $83,894 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Garden District, New Orleans, Louisiana expensive?
In Garden District, New Orleans, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $716,923, and the typical rent is about $1,435 a month.
How educated are people in Garden District, New Orleans, Louisiana?
About 75.9% of adults age 25 and over in Garden District, New Orleans, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Garden District, New Orleans, Louisiana?
About 6.1% of people in Garden District, New Orleans, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.
