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Lakeview

Louisiana · New Orleans · 9,985 residents · 1.626 sq mi
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The short version

Lakeview is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $129,244. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $601,068. Households here earn about 128% more than the New Orleans median. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Lakeview; 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 36.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
79% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,985
Population density
6,141 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$129,244
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$64,055
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$601,068
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,909
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.4%
20.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic71.2%(7,107)
Black4.3%(434)
Hispanic / Latino19.7%(1,967)
Asian1.8%(181)
Other3%(296)
Diversity Score56.4%(5,635)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.2%(7,107)
Black4.3%(434)
Hispanic / Latino19.7%(1,967)
Asian1.8%(181)
Other3%(296)
Diversity Score56.4%(5,635)
Diversity Score
56
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
72.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
Foreign born
3.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakeview, New Orleans, Louisiana?

Lakeview, New Orleans, Louisiana has about 9,985 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lakeview, New Orleans, Louisiana earns about $129,244 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lakeview, New Orleans, Louisiana expensive?

In Lakeview, New Orleans, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $601,068, and the typical rent is about $1,909 a month.

How educated are people in Lakeview, New Orleans, Louisiana?

About 75.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lakeview, New Orleans, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lakeview, New Orleans, Louisiana?

About 6.3% of people in Lakeview, 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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