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West Riverside

Louisiana · New Orleans · 4,462 residents · 0.992 sq mi
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The short version

West Riverside is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,080. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $635,401. Households here earn about 64% more than the New Orleans median. 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
28.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(3,204)
Black12.2%(543)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(320)
Asian3.5%(158)
Other5.3%(237)
Diversity Score57.5%(2,568)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(3,204)
Black12.2%(543)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(320)
Asian3.5%(158)
Other5.3%(237)
Diversity Score57.5%(2,568)
Diversity Score
58
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
39.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
Female
50.5%
Foreign born
4.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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