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West Lake Forest

Louisiana · New Orleans · 4,847 residents · 1.278 sq mi
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The short version

West Lake Forest has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,929. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $200,146. The poverty rate of 25.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the New Orleans 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
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%
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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
28.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
74.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic0.3%(16)
Black92.7%(4,491)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(90)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.2%(250)
Diversity Score17.3%(839)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.3%(16)
Black92.7%(4,491)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(90)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.2%(250)
Diversity Score17.3%(839)
Diversity Score
17
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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