NEIGHBORHOOD
Tall Timbers-Brechtel
Louisiana · New Orleans · 11,228 residents · 3.09 sq mi
The short version
Tall Timbers-Brechtel is a neighborhood of 11,228 people in New Orleans. Owners hold 46% of the housing stock. The poverty rate is 26.9%, above the 12.5% national rate. Density works out to 3,638 people per square mile. That is roughly 18% ahead of the New Orleans median. 8% of people here were born outside the United States. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Tall Timbers-Brechtel; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
median household income $67,026, below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
46% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
In context
Tall Timbers-Brechtel compared with New Orleans
| Measure | Tall Timbers-Brechtel | New Orleans | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,026 | $56,631 | 18% higher |
| Median home value | $274,720 | $315,700 | 13% lower |
| Homes that are rented | 54.4% | 48.8% | +5.5 pts |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.0% | 42.4% | −8.4 pts |
| Poverty rate | 26.9% | 22.6% | +4.3 pts |
| Foreign-born residents | 7.7% | 6.6% | +1.1 pts |
| Median age | 41.2 | 38.8 | 2.4 years older |
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
11,228
Population density
3,638 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.2
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.09 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$67,026
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$33,234
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance9.6%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
Information5.5%
Retail trade5.1%
Wholesale trade4%
Other services1.2%
Public administration1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Manufacturing0.9%
Construction0.3%
Education & health services0.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$274,720
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,055
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.6%
54.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.33 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic14%(1,568)
Black71.4%(8,018)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(1,057)
Asian2.2%(242)
Other3.1%(343)
2024
White, non-Hispanic14%(1,568)
Black71.4%(8,018)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(1,057)
Asian2.2%(242)
Other3.1%(343)
Diversity Score
58
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
24.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.9%
Female
54.1%
Foreign born
7.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Tall Timbers-Brechtel, New Orleans, Louisiana?
Tall Timbers-Brechtel, New Orleans, Louisiana has about 11,228 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Tall Timbers-Brechtel, New Orleans, Louisiana?
The typical household in Tall Timbers-Brechtel, New Orleans, Louisiana earns about $67,026 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Tall Timbers-Brechtel, New Orleans, Louisiana expensive?
In Tall Timbers-Brechtel, New Orleans, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $274,720, and the typical rent is about $1,055 a month.
How educated are people in Tall Timbers-Brechtel, New Orleans, Louisiana?
About 34.0% of adults age 25 and over in Tall Timbers-Brechtel, New Orleans, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Tall Timbers-Brechtel, New Orleans, Louisiana?
About 26.9% of people in Tall Timbers-Brechtel, 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