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Little Woods

Louisiana · New Orleans · 35,055 residents · 5.986 sq mi
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The short version

Little Woods has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,817. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $222,846. The poverty rate of 30.9% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 10 census tracts that make up Little Woods; 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 37.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
53% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,055
Population density
5,856 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,817
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$24,485
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,846
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,217
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.7%
47.3% rent
Vacancy rate
15.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic2.8%(985)
Black88.8%(31,143)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(842)
Asian0.4%(135)
Other5.6%(1,950)
Diversity Score25.8%(9,038)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.8%(985)
Black88.8%(31,143)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(842)
Asian0.4%(135)
Other5.6%(1,950)
Diversity Score25.8%(9,038)
Diversity Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
Female
53.8%
Foreign born
1.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Little Woods, New Orleans, Louisiana?

Little Woods, New Orleans, Louisiana has about 35,055 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Little Woods, New Orleans, Louisiana earns about $44,817 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Little Woods, New Orleans, Louisiana expensive?

In Little Woods, New Orleans, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $222,846, and the typical rent is about $1,217 a month.

How educated are people in Little Woods, New Orleans, Louisiana?

About 23.4% of adults age 25 and over in Little Woods, New Orleans, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Little Woods, New Orleans, Louisiana?

About 30.9% of people in Little Woods, 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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