NEIGHBORHOOD
Old Aurora
Louisiana · New Orleans · 14,283 residents · 2.491 sq mi
The short version
Old Aurora has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,956. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $225,260. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Old Aurora; 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 40.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
70% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
14,283
Population density
5,734 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$68,956
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$35,903
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.4%
Finance & insurance6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
Other services5.1%
Wholesale trade4.2%
Public administration3.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
Retail trade3.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Manufacturing0.5%
Construction0.2%
Education & health services0.1%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$225,260
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,605
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.4%
29.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic23.4%(3,348)
Black61.9%(8,847)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(1,294)
Asian1.9%(268)
Other3.7%(526)
Diversity Score68.9%(9,846)
2024
White, non-Hispanic23.4%(3,348)
Black61.9%(8,847)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(1,294)
Asian1.9%(268)
Other3.7%(526)
Diversity Score68.9%(9,846)
Diversity Score
69
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.5%
Female
52.5%
Foreign born
8.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Old Aurora, New Orleans, Louisiana?
Old Aurora, New Orleans, Louisiana has about 14,283 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Old Aurora, New Orleans, Louisiana?
The typical household in Old Aurora, New Orleans, Louisiana earns about $68,956 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Old Aurora, New Orleans, Louisiana expensive?
In Old Aurora, New Orleans, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $225,260, and the typical rent is about $1,605 a month.
How educated are people in Old Aurora, New Orleans, Louisiana?
About 35.5% of adults age 25 and over in Old Aurora, New Orleans, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Old Aurora, New Orleans, Louisiana?
About 17.0% of people in Old Aurora, 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