Population 7,728 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Behrman
Household size in Behrman
| Period | Behrman | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.00 | 2.65 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.07 | 2.59 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.62 | 2.60 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.76 | 2.55 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.24 | −0.10 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Behrman average 2.76 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.00, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the west.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Behrman
| Period | Behrman | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.3 | 37.8 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.4 | 37.9 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.9 | 39.3 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.3 | 40.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.0 | +2.3 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Behrman are younger than 39.3 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 31.3, a much bigger shift than nationally. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Behrman
| Period | Behrman | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.0% | 16.1% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.8% | 16.0% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 13.8% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 27.6% | 15.3% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | −0.8 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Behrman: 27.6% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 2.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only three of New Orleans' 49 neighborhoods have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Behrman
Renters in Behrman
| Period | Behrman | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.1% | 38.4% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 51.6% | 41.4% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.3% | 41.5% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 49.0% | 39.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Behrman than nationally: 49.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among owners, 51.2% have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 6.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Behrman
| Period | Behrman | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.7% | 19.1% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.4% | 14.8% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.8% | 13.4% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.7% | 13.6% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | −5.6 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Behrman: 25.7% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 7.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Behrman
| Period | Behrman | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1968 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1969 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1969 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1972 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | −3 | +4 | +7 | +6 |
The housing in Behrman is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1969, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The New Orleans area as a whole looks much the same. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the northwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Behrman
| Period | Behrman | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $890 | $945 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $930 | $973 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,004 | $1,062 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,212 | $1,334 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$322 | +$389 | +$366 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Behrman costs $1,212 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $322 a month since 2006–10, up 36%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 37.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Behrman
Bachelor's degrees in Behrman
| Period | Behrman | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 25.0% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 25.8% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 29.1% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.4% | 33.0% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +8.0 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Behrman have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 16.4%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 6.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Few New Orleans neighborhoods have a lower share of college graduates: only three of 49.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Behrman
| Period | Behrman | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.6% | 82.5% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.0% | 83.8% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.7% | 85.8% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.2% | 87.2% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.6 pts | +4.7 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in Behrman never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 10.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Few New Orleans neighborhoods have a lower share of high school graduates: only three of 49.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Behrman
| Period | Behrman | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 9.3% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 9.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.4% | 6.9% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.6% | 7.1% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Behrman runs well above the national rate: 11.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Behrman has higher unemployment than the great majority of New Orleans neighborhoods. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Behrman compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behrman | 2.76 | 39.3 | 27.6% | 49.0% | 25.7% | 1969 | $1,212 | 16.4% | 82.2% | 11.6% |
| Holy Cross | 2.13 | 43.4 | 8.8% | 35.0% | 27.1% | 1946 | $1,104 | 34.8% | 94.8% | 13.5% |
| Old Aurora | 2.44 | 41.4 | 14.6% | 30.3% | 14.6% | 1969 | $1,691 | 33.9% | 90.6% | 8.3% |
| Tall Timbers | 2.40 | 42.9 | 20.4% | 62.3% | 15.2% | 1979 | $1,318 | 31.5% | 86.3% | 6.0% |
| Bywater | 1.89 | 42.1 | 19.5% | 43.3% | 20.0% | 1941 | $1,466 | 51.5% | 93.0% | 9.0% |
| Lower 9th Ward | 3.18 | 32.3 | 32.4% | 51.8% | 20.1% | 1988 | $1,269 | 22.3% | 89.2% | 14.5% |
| Saint Claude | 2.14 | 40.9 | 17.4% | 45.2% | 24.4% | 1953 | $1,290 | 36.1% | 87.8% | 6.0% |
| Lower Garden District | 1.69 | 38.7 | 3.4% | 68.3% | 29.8% | 1955 | $1,639 | 70.3% | 96.6% | 2.2% |
| French Quarter | 1.53 | 58.8 | 7.0% | 53.6% | 46.3% | 1939 | $1,483 | 61.9% | 96.4% | 7.8% |
| Central Business District | 1.46 | 49.2 | 8.2% | 72.0% | 43.0% | 1967 | $1,791 | 59.8% | 95.2% | 7.1% |
| Irish Channel | 2.00 | 40.8 | 2.7% | 38.8% | 21.5% | 1938 | $1,644 | 66.4% | 97.5% | 2.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Behrman. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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