With 5,734 people, Treme' Lafitte is a neighborhood in New Orleans. 39.7% of locals live below the federal poverty line. Owners hold 36% of the housing stock. There are 8,298 people per square mile. 1% of locals were born outside the United States. The median age is 35.5, younger than the US median of 38.9. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Treme' Lafitte; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
36% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,734
Population density
8,298 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.5
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.69 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$57,626
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$34,663
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
39.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.498
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$411,926
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,183
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.3%
63.7% rent
Vacancy rate
23.4%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.21 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
46.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.1
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-Hispanic28.5%(1,634)
Black56.6%(3,244)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(135)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other12.4%(713)
2024
White, non-Hispanic28.5%(1,634)
Black56.6%(3,244)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(135)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other12.4%(713)
Diversity Score
73
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Treme' Lafitte, New Orleans, Louisiana?
Treme' Lafitte, New Orleans, Louisiana has about 5,734 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Treme' Lafitte, New Orleans, Louisiana?
The typical household in Treme' Lafitte, New Orleans, Louisiana earns about $57,626 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Treme' Lafitte, New Orleans, Louisiana expensive?
In Treme' Lafitte, New Orleans, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $411,926, and the typical rent is about $1,183 a month.
How educated are people in Treme' Lafitte, New Orleans, Louisiana?
About 37.6% of adults age 25 and over in Treme' Lafitte, New Orleans, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Treme' Lafitte, New Orleans, Louisiana?
About 39.7% of people in Treme' Lafitte, New Orleans, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.
