About New Orleans
Learn more about the city of New Orleans by reading about the specific demographics and lifestyle that is unique to this city area. This includes local information such as age ranges, population, income, households, schools, search tips, restaurants, shopping, local flavor and more. Knowing the area of New Orleans will be essential if you are going to consider renting in New Orleans. You can also view apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA by clicking the link and search box below.
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New Orleans Demographic Information
- Age Ranges
- Population
- Income
- Households
- Schools
| Age Ranges | |
|---|---|
| 0-9 | 14.46% |
| 10-17 | 12.19% |
| 18-29 | 18.78% |
| 30-39 | 14.39% |
| 40-49 | 14.77% |
| 50-64 | 13.69% |
| 65 & Over | 11.72% |
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Land Area | 180.56 sq mi |
| Total Population | 452,909 |
| Population Density Ranking (National) | 57th percentile |
| Population Density Ranking (State) | 65th percentile |
| Population Growth Rate | 0 |
| Population Growth Rate Ranking (National) | 2nd percentile |
| Population Growth Rate Ranking (State) | 15th percentile |
| Income | |
|---|---|
| Median Income | $28,158 |
| Average Income Households W/ Children | $45,395 |
| Median Income Ranking (National) | 17th percentile |
| Median Income Ranking (State) | 37th percentile |
| Average Income Households W/ Children Ranking (National) | 35th percentile |
| Average Income Households W/ Children Ranking (State) | 51st percentile |
| Households | |
|---|---|
| Married | 32nd percentile |
| Single | 68th percentile |
| Married With Children | 14th percentile |
| Married With No Children | 18th percentile |
| Single With Children | 16th percentile |
| Single With No Children | 52nd percentile |
| Schools | |
|---|---|
| School District Name | ORLEANS PARISH |
| Student/Teacher Ratio | 14.35 : 1 |
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