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Uptown

Louisiana · New Orleans · 5,677 residents · 0.636 sq mi
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The short version

Uptown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,569. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $748,568. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 95% more than the New Orleans median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Uptown; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
62% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,677
Population density
8,926 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
44.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,569
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$85,848
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.505
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$748,568
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,700
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.5%
37.5% rent
Vacancy rate
20.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic65.6%(3,726)
Black19.3%(1,098)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(250)
Asian2.7%(152)
Other7.9%(451)
Diversity Score65.4%(3,710)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.6%(3,726)
Black19.3%(1,098)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(250)
Asian2.7%(152)
Other7.9%(451)
Diversity Score65.4%(3,710)
Diversity Score
65
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
35.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
73.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.2%
Female
43.8%
Foreign born
4.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Uptown, New Orleans, Louisiana?

Uptown, New Orleans, Louisiana has about 5,677 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Uptown, New Orleans, Louisiana earns about $110,569 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Uptown, New Orleans, Louisiana expensive?

In Uptown, New Orleans, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $748,568, and the typical rent is about $1,700 a month.

How educated are people in Uptown, New Orleans, Louisiana?

About 70.4% of adults age 25 and over in Uptown, New Orleans, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Uptown, New Orleans, Louisiana?

About 7.5% of people in Uptown, 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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