NEIGHBORHOOD
St. Claude
Louisiana · New Orleans · 5,423 residents · 0.9 sq mi
The short version
St. Claude has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,874. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $244,064. The poverty rate of 25.5% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up St. Claude; 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 38.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
56% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,423
Population density
6,026 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$44,874
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$31,488
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance10.6%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
Information9.3%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
Other services3.8%
Wholesale trade2.3%
Retail trade2%
Public administration1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
Construction1%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
Education & health services0.3%
Manufacturing0.2%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$244,064
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,264
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.1%
43.9% rent
Vacancy rate
24.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic25.4%(1,376)
Black66.8%(3,623)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(194)
Asian0.2%(12)
Other4%(218)
Diversity Score60.8%(3,297)
2024
White, non-Hispanic25.4%(1,376)
Black66.8%(3,623)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(194)
Asian0.2%(12)
Other4%(218)
Diversity Score60.8%(3,297)
Diversity Score
61
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
20.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.5%
Female
50.5%
Foreign born
1.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in St. Claude, New Orleans, Louisiana?
St. Claude, New Orleans, Louisiana has about 5,423 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in St. Claude, New Orleans, Louisiana?
The typical household in St. Claude, New Orleans, Louisiana earns about $44,874 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is St. Claude, New Orleans, Louisiana expensive?
In St. Claude, New Orleans, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $244,064, and the typical rent is about $1,264 a month.
How educated are people in St. Claude, New Orleans, Louisiana?
About 31.7% of adults age 25 and over in St. Claude, New Orleans, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in St. Claude, New Orleans, Louisiana?
About 25.5% of people in St. Claude, 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