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Mid-City

Louisiana · New Orleans · 13,897 residents · 1.621 sq mi
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Mid-City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,344. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $392,683. The poverty rate of 20.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% more than the New Orleans median. These figures are approximated by combining the 7 census tracts that make up Mid-City; 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 38.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
29% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,897
Population density
8,573 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,344
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$40,497
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information6.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$392,683
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,405
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
28.8%
71.2% rent
Vacancy rate
17.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic34.2%(4,751)
Black43.2%(6,002)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(1,556)
Asian0.8%(118)
Other10.6%(1,470)
Diversity Score84.1%(11,687)
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.2%(4,751)
Black43.2%(6,002)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(1,556)
Asian0.8%(118)
Other10.6%(1,470)
Diversity Score84.1%(11,687)
Diversity Score
84
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
Foreign born
7.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mid-City, New Orleans, Louisiana?

Mid-City, New Orleans, Louisiana has about 13,897 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mid-City, New Orleans, Louisiana?

The typical household in Mid-City, New Orleans, Louisiana earns about $71,344 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mid-City, New Orleans, Louisiana expensive?

In Mid-City, New Orleans, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $392,683, and the typical rent is about $1,405 a month.

How educated are people in Mid-City, New Orleans, Louisiana?

About 48.7% of adults age 25 and over in Mid-City, New Orleans, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mid-City, New Orleans, Louisiana?

About 20.0% of people in Mid-City, 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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