Village De L'Est is home to 7,820 people in New Orleans. 35% of residents were born outside the United States. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 17% of adults. 29.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Density works out to 5,042 people per square mile. The typical home is worth $167,077. 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
Land area
1.55 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
3.50 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
27.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
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-Hispanic1.6%(123)
Black52.7%(4,123)
Hispanic / Latino7%(551)
Asian35.5%(2,773)
Other3.2%(250)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.6%(123)
Black52.7%(4,123)
Hispanic / Latino7%(551)
Asian35.5%(2,773)
Other3.2%(250)
Diversity Score
74
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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.
