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Plum Orchard

Louisiana · New Orleans · 5,549 residents · 0.994 sq mi
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The short version

Plum Orchard has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,790. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $150,490. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Plum Orchard; 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 40.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
72% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,549
Population density
5,582 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,790
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$22,313
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information3.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,490
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,124
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.9%
28.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic0.3%(14)
Black86.2%(4,783)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(644)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(108)
Diversity Score30.4%(1,687)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.3%(14)
Black86.2%(4,783)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(644)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(108)
Diversity Score30.4%(1,687)
Diversity Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
Female
48.1%
Foreign born
9.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plum Orchard, New Orleans, Louisiana?

Plum Orchard, New Orleans, Louisiana has about 5,549 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Plum Orchard, New Orleans, Louisiana earns about $54,790 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plum Orchard, New Orleans, Louisiana expensive?

In Plum Orchard, New Orleans, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $150,490, and the typical rent is about $1,124 a month.

How educated are people in Plum Orchard, New Orleans, Louisiana?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Plum Orchard, New Orleans, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plum Orchard, New Orleans, Louisiana?

About 17.2% of people in Plum Orchard, 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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