Lower 9th Ward
Lower 9th Ward has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,803. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $142,646. The poverty rate of 27.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the New Orleans median. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Lower 9th Ward; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
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How many people live in Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana?
Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana has about 5,103 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana?
The typical household in Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana earns about $32,803 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana expensive?
In Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $142,646, and the typical rent is about $1,174 a month.
How educated are people in Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana?
About 22.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana?
About 27.8% of people in Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024