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West Lake Forest

Louisiana · New Orleans · 4,847 residents · 1.28 sq mi
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The short version

With 4,847 people, West Lake Forest is a neighborhood in New Orleans. Owners hold 32% of the housing stock. Households here earn about 44% less than in New Orleans as a whole. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The poverty rate is 25.5%, above the 12.5% national rate. Median household income is $31,929, under the $82,259 national median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up West Lake Forest; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
median household income $31,929, below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
32% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
In context

West Lake Forest compared with New Orleans

MeasureWest Lake ForestNew OrleansDifference
Median household income$31,929$56,63144% lower
Median home value$200,146$315,70037% lower
Homes that are rented67.9%48.8%+19.1 pts
Bachelor's degree or higher21.1%42.4%−21.3 pts
Poverty rate25.5%22.6%+2.9 pts
Foreign-born residents1.6%6.6%−5.1 pts
Median age41.538.82.7 years older
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,847
Population density
3,793 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.5
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.28 sq mi
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,929
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$24,388
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.509
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$200,146
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,124
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
32.1%
67.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.38 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
28.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
74.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.3
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-Hispanic0.3%(16)
Black92.7%(4,491)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(90)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.2%(250)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.3%(16)
Black92.7%(4,491)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(90)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.2%(250)
Diversity Score
17
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
15.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
29.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
31.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
Female
53.1%
Foreign born
1.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Lake Forest, New Orleans, Louisiana?

West Lake Forest, New Orleans, Louisiana has about 4,847 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Lake Forest, New Orleans, Louisiana earns about $31,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Lake Forest, New Orleans, Louisiana expensive?

In West Lake Forest, New Orleans, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $200,146, and the typical rent is about $1,124 a month.

How educated are people in West Lake Forest, New Orleans, Louisiana?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in West Lake Forest, New Orleans, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 25.5% of people in West Lake Forest, 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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