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Irish Channel

Louisiana · New Orleans · 3,118 residents · 0.518 sq mi
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The short version

Irish Channel is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $114,735. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $548,738. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. Households here earn about 103% more than the New Orleans 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
32.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic53.5%(1,668)
Black23.8%(742)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(168)
Asian1.5%(48)
Other15.8%(492)
Diversity Score78.6%(2,452)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.5%(1,668)
Black23.8%(742)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(168)
Asian1.5%(48)
Other15.8%(492)
Diversity Score78.6%(2,452)
Diversity Score
79
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
46.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
38.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
76.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
Female
52.1%
Foreign born
11.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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.

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

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