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West End

Louisiana · New Orleans · 4,214 residents · 0.709 sq mi
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The short version

West End is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,074. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $486,544. Households here earn about 105% more than the New Orleans median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up West End; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
67% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,214
Population density
5,944 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,074
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$74,329
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$486,544
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,861
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.8%
33.2% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(3,099)
Black6.2%(262)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(461)
Asian6.2%(263)
Other3.1%(129)
Diversity Score54.8%(2,310)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(3,099)
Black6.2%(262)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(461)
Asian6.2%(263)
Other3.1%(129)
Diversity Score54.8%(2,310)
Diversity Score
55
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
34.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
Female
53.2%
Foreign born
5.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Pop 4,253
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Home value$554,803+14%
Population4,389+4%
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WEST END VS
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Income$107,333−8%
Home value$598,746+23%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West End, New Orleans, Louisiana?

West End, New Orleans, Louisiana has about 4,214 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West End, New Orleans, Louisiana earns about $116,074 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West End, New Orleans, Louisiana expensive?

In West End, New Orleans, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $486,544, and the typical rent is about $1,861 a month.

How educated are people in West End, New Orleans, Louisiana?

About 72.3% of adults age 25 and over in West End, New Orleans, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West End, New Orleans, Louisiana?

About 11.4% of people in West End, 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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