NEIGHBORHOOD
Milan
Louisiana · New Orleans · 5,394 residents · 0.53 sq mi
The short version
Milan is a neighborhood of 5,394 people in New Orleans. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. 40% of homes are owner-occupied. Density works out to 10,216 people per square mile. That is roughly 28% ahead of the New Orleans median. The foreign-born share is 5%. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Milan; 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 39.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
40% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,394
Population density
10,216 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.53 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$72,529
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$50,941
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.498
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade6.7%
Other services6.1%
Retail trade4.6%
Information4.1%
Public administration3.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$509,163
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,621
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.4%
59.6% rent
Vacancy rate
27.5%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.30 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
36.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.0
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.1%(2,435)
Black40.6%(2,191)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(384)
Asian1.1%(58)
Other6%(326)
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.1%(2,435)
Black40.6%(2,191)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(384)
Asian1.1%(58)
Other6%(326)
Diversity Score
78
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
61.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.1%
Female
50.9%
Foreign born
4.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Milan, New Orleans, Louisiana?
Milan, New Orleans, Louisiana has about 5,394 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Milan, New Orleans, Louisiana?
The typical household in Milan, New Orleans, Louisiana earns about $72,529 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Milan, New Orleans, Louisiana expensive?
In Milan, New Orleans, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $509,163, and the typical rent is about $1,621 a month.
How educated are people in Milan, New Orleans, Louisiana?
About 61.3% of adults age 25 and over in Milan, New Orleans, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Milan, New Orleans, Louisiana?
About 16.3% of people in Milan, New Orleans, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.
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New OrleansDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024