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Garden District

Louisiana · New Orleans · 2,373 residents · 0.342 sq mi
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The short version

Garden District has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,894. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $716,923. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 48% more than the New Orleans median. 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
28.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(1,903)
Black7.3%(174)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(145)
Asian1.3%(32)
Other5%(119)
Diversity Score43.1%(1,024)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(1,903)
Black7.3%(174)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(145)
Asian1.3%(32)
Other5%(119)
Diversity Score43.1%(1,024)
Diversity Score
43
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
42.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
Female
46.1%
Foreign born
7.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.9%
US average: 13.6%
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South Historic District
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GARDEN DISTRICT VS
Chosewood Park
Income$78,659−6%
Home value$443,900−38%
Population2,653+12%
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GARDEN DISTRICT VS
English Avenue
Income$73,580−12%
Home value$325,900−55%
Population2,412+2%
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GARDEN DISTRICT VS
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Income$94,880+13%
Home value$583,473−19%
Population2,521+6%
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GARDEN DISTRICT VS
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Income$81,936−2%
Home value$925,793+29%
Population3,448+45%
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Frequently asked

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.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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