NEIGHBORHOOD
Milneburg
Louisiana · New Orleans · 4,621 residents · 0.739 sq mi
The short version
Milneburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,551. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $288,169. The poverty rate of 29.7% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Milneburg; 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 38.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
71% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,621
Population density
6,253 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$50,551
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$29,895
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.4%
Finance & insurance8.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
Other services6%
Wholesale trade4.5%
Public administration4.3%
Education & health services2.3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Retail trade0.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$288,169
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,478
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.7%
29.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
87.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.2%(701)
Black69.5%(3,213)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(176)
Asian0%(2)
Other11.4%(529)
Diversity Score59.9%(2,767)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.2%(701)
Black69.5%(3,213)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(176)
Asian0%(2)
Other11.4%(529)
Diversity Score59.9%(2,767)
Diversity Score
60
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
38.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
42.9%
Female
57.1%
Foreign born
4.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Milneburg, New Orleans, Louisiana?
Milneburg, New Orleans, Louisiana has about 4,621 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Milneburg, New Orleans, Louisiana?
The typical household in Milneburg, New Orleans, Louisiana earns about $50,551 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Milneburg, New Orleans, Louisiana expensive?
In Milneburg, New Orleans, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $288,169, and the typical rent is about $1,478 a month.
How educated are people in Milneburg, New Orleans, Louisiana?
About 38.0% of adults age 25 and over in Milneburg, New Orleans, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Milneburg, New Orleans, Louisiana?
About 29.7% of people in Milneburg, 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