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Gert

Louisiana · New Orleans · 4,512 residents · 0.767 sq mi
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Gert has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,224. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. At a median age of 27.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 36.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the New Orleans median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Gert; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
19% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,512
Population density
5,883 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
27.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,224
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$17,010
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.548
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade0.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,217
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
19.3%
80.7% rent
Vacancy rate
24.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.3%
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic13.5%(607)
Black69.4%(3,133)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(570)
Asian1.9%(84)
Other2.6%(118)
Diversity Score60.3%(2,723)
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.5%(607)
Black69.4%(3,133)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(570)
Asian1.9%(84)
Other2.6%(118)
Diversity Score60.3%(2,723)
Diversity Score
60
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
37.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
19.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
22.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.8%
Female
58.2%
Foreign born
10.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gert Town, New Orleans, Louisiana?

Gert Town, New Orleans, Louisiana has about 4,512 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gert Town, New Orleans, Louisiana earns about $33,224 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gert Town, New Orleans, Louisiana expensive?

In Gert Town, New Orleans, Louisiana, the typical rent is about $1,217 a month.

How educated are people in Gert Town, New Orleans, Louisiana?

About 31.4% of adults age 25 and over in Gert Town, New Orleans, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gert Town, New Orleans, Louisiana?

About 36.7% of people in Gert Town, 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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