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Village De L'Est

Louisiana · New Orleans · 7,820 residents · 1.551 sq mi
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The short version

Village De L'Est has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,064. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $167,077. The poverty rate of 29.8% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Village De L'Est; 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 38.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
63% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,820
Population density
5,042 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,064
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$23,096
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,077
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,072
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.6%
37.4% rent
Vacancy rate
17.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic1.6%(123)
Black52.7%(4,123)
Hispanic / Latino7%(551)
Asian35.5%(2,773)
Other3.2%(250)
Diversity Score73.8%(5,768)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.6%(123)
Black52.7%(4,123)
Hispanic / Latino7%(551)
Asian35.5%(2,773)
Other3.2%(250)
Diversity Score73.8%(5,768)
Diversity Score
74
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
65.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
22.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.1%
Female
59.9%
Foreign born
34.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
56.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Village De L'Est, New Orleans, Louisiana?

Village De L'Est, New Orleans, Louisiana has about 7,820 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Village De L'Est, New Orleans, Louisiana?

The typical household in Village De L'Est, New Orleans, Louisiana earns about $59,064 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Village De L'Est, New Orleans, Louisiana expensive?

In Village De L'Est, New Orleans, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $167,077, and the typical rent is about $1,072 a month.

How educated are people in Village De L'Est, New Orleans, Louisiana?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Village De L'Est, New Orleans, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Village De L'Est, New Orleans, Louisiana?

About 29.8% of people in Village De L'Est, 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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