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St. Roch

Louisiana · New Orleans · 6,334 residents · 1.276 sq mi
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The short version

St. Roch has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,824. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $248,985. The poverty rate of 32.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the New Orleans median. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up St. Roch; 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 38.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
41% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,334
Population density
4,964 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,824
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$32,128
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.500
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$248,985
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,171
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.5%
59.5% rent
Vacancy rate
22.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic18.4%(1,163)
Black62.3%(3,945)
Hispanic / Latino11%(698)
Asian0.8%(51)
Other7.5%(477)
Diversity Score70.1%(4,438)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.4%(1,163)
Black62.3%(3,945)
Hispanic / Latino11%(698)
Asian0.8%(51)
Other7.5%(477)
Diversity Score70.1%(4,438)
Diversity Score
70
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
9.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
28.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
Female
46.1%
Foreign born
7.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Roch, New Orleans, Louisiana?

St. Roch, New Orleans, Louisiana has about 6,334 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. Roch, New Orleans, Louisiana?

The typical household in St. Roch, New Orleans, Louisiana earns about $39,824 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Roch, New Orleans, Louisiana expensive?

In St. Roch, New Orleans, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $248,985, and the typical rent is about $1,171 a month.

How educated are people in St. Roch, New Orleans, Louisiana?

About 30.4% of adults age 25 and over in St. Roch, New Orleans, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Roch, New Orleans, Louisiana?

About 32.0% of people in St. Roch, 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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