West Riverside is a neighborhood of 4,462 people in New Orleans. This is an unusually credentialed place: 70% of adults have a four-year degree. Households here earn about 64% more than in New Orleans as a whole. The typical home is worth $635,401. There are 4,498 people per square mile. Owners hold 53% of the housing stock. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up West Riverside; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
53% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,462
Population density
4,498 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.2
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.99 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$93,080
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$78,872
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.525
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Information1.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$635,401
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,428
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.5%
46.5% rent
Vacancy rate
18.9%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.94 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
28.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.8
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-Hispanic71.8%(3,204)
Black12.2%(543)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(320)
Asian3.5%(158)
Other5.3%(237)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(3,204)
Black12.2%(543)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(320)
Asian3.5%(158)
Other5.3%(237)
Diversity Score
58
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in West Riverside, New Orleans, Louisiana?
West Riverside, New Orleans, Louisiana has about 4,462 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in West Riverside, New Orleans, Louisiana?
The typical household in West Riverside, New Orleans, Louisiana earns about $93,080 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is West Riverside, New Orleans, Louisiana expensive?
In West Riverside, New Orleans, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $635,401, and the typical rent is about $1,428 a month.
How educated are people in West Riverside, New Orleans, Louisiana?
About 70.4% of adults age 25 and over in West Riverside, New Orleans, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in West Riverside, New Orleans, Louisiana?
About 10.2% of people in West Riverside, New Orleans, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.
