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McDonogh

Louisiana · New Orleans · 1,968 residents · 0.438 sq mi
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The short version

McDonogh has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,428. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $257,346. Households here earn about 36% less than the New Orleans median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up McDonogh; 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 38.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
47% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,968
Population density
4,493 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,428
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$31,988
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.493
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade0.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$257,346
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,206
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.8%
53.2% rent
Vacancy rate
26.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic25.2%(496)
Black71.1%(1,400)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(59)
Diversity Score53.7%(1,057)
2024
White, non-Hispanic25.2%(496)
Black71.1%(1,400)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(59)
Diversity Score53.7%(1,057)
Diversity Score
54
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
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
9.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
Female
51.2%
Foreign born
0.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

McDonogh, New Orleans, Louisiana has about 1,968 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in McDonogh, New Orleans, Louisiana earns about $36,428 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McDonogh, New Orleans, Louisiana expensive?

In McDonogh, New Orleans, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $257,346, and the typical rent is about $1,206 a month.

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

About 24.9% of adults age 25 and over in McDonogh, New Orleans, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 17.2% of people in McDonogh, 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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