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Leonidas

Louisiana · New Orleans · 7,083 residents · 0.879 sq mi
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Leonidas has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,015. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $372,731. The poverty rate of 21.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% more than the New Orleans median. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Leonidas; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
51% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,083
Population density
8,058 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,015
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$35,990
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information6.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$372,731
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,385
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.1%
48.9% rent
Vacancy rate
22.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic42.3%(2,993)
Black36.1%(2,555)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(815)
Asian1.4%(96)
Other8.8%(624)
Diversity Score83.8%(5,933)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.3%(2,993)
Black36.1%(2,555)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(815)
Asian1.4%(96)
Other8.8%(624)
Diversity Score83.8%(5,933)
Diversity Score
84
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
Female
53.3%
Foreign born
6.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

Leonidas, New Orleans, Louisiana has about 7,083 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Leonidas, New Orleans, Louisiana earns about $72,015 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leonidas, New Orleans, Louisiana expensive?

In Leonidas, New Orleans, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $372,731, and the typical rent is about $1,385 a month.

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

About 45.9% of adults age 25 and over in Leonidas, New Orleans, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 21.0% of people in Leonidas, 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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