Irish Channel is a neighborhood of 3,118 people in New Orleans. Households here earn about 103% more than in New Orleans as a whole. This is an unusually credentialed place: 66% of adults have a four-year degree. There are 6,019 people per square mile. The typical home is worth $548,738. The median household earns $114,735, about 39% above the national median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Irish Channel; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
62% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,118
Population density
6,019 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.7
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.52 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$114,735
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$65,745
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$548,738
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,599
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.5%
38.5% rent
Vacancy rate
22.0%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.01 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
32.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
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-Hispanic53.5%(1,668)
Black23.8%(742)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(168)
Asian1.5%(48)
Other15.8%(492)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.5%(1,668)
Black23.8%(742)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(168)
Asian1.5%(48)
Other15.8%(492)
Diversity Score
79
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Irish Channel, New Orleans, Louisiana?
Irish Channel, New Orleans, Louisiana has about 3,118 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Irish Channel, New Orleans, Louisiana?
The typical household in Irish Channel, New Orleans, Louisiana earns about $114,735 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Irish Channel, New Orleans, Louisiana expensive?
In Irish Channel, New Orleans, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $548,738, and the typical rent is about $1,599 a month.
How educated are people in Irish Channel, New Orleans, Louisiana?
About 66.1% of adults age 25 and over in Irish Channel, New Orleans, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Irish Channel, New Orleans, Louisiana?
About 5.5% of people in Irish Channel, New Orleans, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.
