Population 5,059 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Dillard
Household size in Dillard
| Period | Dillard | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.72 | 2.65 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.36 | 2.59 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.20 | 2.60 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.79 | 2.55 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.93 | −0.10 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Dillard is a place of small households, averaging 1.79 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.72, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only four of New Orleans' 49 neighborhoods have smaller households.
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 Dillard
| Period | Dillard | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.5 | 37.8 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.1 | 37.9 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.2 | 39.3 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.9 | 40.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.3 | +2.3 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
At 39.9, the median age in Dillard is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.5, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the southeast.
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 Dillard
| Period | Dillard | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.1% | 16.1% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.3% | 16.0% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 13.8% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 15.3% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −10.3 pts | −0.8 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Dillard (12.7%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. Locally, though, single parents are less common here than in the wider New Orleans area (15.3%). The single-parent share has fallen 10.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Dillard
Renters in Dillard
| Period | Dillard | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.7% | 38.4% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 44.1% | 41.4% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.1% | 41.5% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 59.2% | 39.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +14.5 pts | +1.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Dillard: 59.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 46.6% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southeast and least common in the southwest. The renter share has risen 14.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Dillard
| Period | Dillard | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.3% | 19.1% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.8% | 14.8% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 13.4% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.6% | 13.6% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −18.8 pts | −5.6 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Dillard: 15.6% 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 down 18.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Dillard
| Period | Dillard | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1968 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1969 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1969 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1958 | 1972 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | −3 | +4 | +7 | +6 |
Dillard is a place of older homes: half were built before 1958, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
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 Dillard
| Period | Dillard | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $818 | $945 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $737 | $973 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $767 | $1,062 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,112 | $1,334 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$294 | +$389 | +$366 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Dillard costs $1,112 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $294 a month from 2006–10, a 36% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.8% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the southeast.
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 Dillard
Bachelor's degrees in Dillard
| Period | Dillard | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.8% | 25.0% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.6% | 25.8% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.8% | 29.1% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.4% | 33.0% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Dillard: 22.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged up 0.6 points, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the west.
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 Dillard
| Period | Dillard | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.3% | 82.5% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.0% | 83.8% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.0% | 85.8% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.6% | 87.2% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.3 pts | +4.7 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Dillard is above the national rate: 93.6% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 12.3 points, mirroring the country.
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 Dillard
| Period | Dillard | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 9.3% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 9.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 6.9% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 7.1% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Dillard runs below the national rate: 3.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.3 points, mirroring the country. 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).
Dillard 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillard | 1.79 | 39.9 | 12.7% | 59.2% | 15.6% | 1958 | $1,112 | 22.4% | 93.6% | 3.5% |
| Gentilly Terrace | 2.31 | 44.8 | 11.5% | 28.7% | 10.9% | 1954 | $1,130 | 36.5% | 90.8% | 11.1% |
| Fillmore | 2.72 | 39.5 | 10.5% | 14.2% | 10.2% | 1971 | $1,464 | 50.6% | 94.9% | 6.0% |
| Fairgrounds | 1.95 | 44.3 | 10.0% | 53.3% | 19.9% | 1951 | $1,523 | 51.1% | 95.5% | 1.7% |
| Saint Anthony | 2.19 | 40.1 | 19.5% | 61.3% | 13.4% | 1974 | $1,305 | 33.6% | 85.8% | 6.6% |
| Saint Roch | 1.97 | 39.4 | 8.4% | 59.0% | 21.7% | 1952 | $1,207 | 32.5% | 85.1% | 8.5% |
| Seventh Ward | 2.01 | 41.7 | 15.6% | 57.1% | 25.3% | 1945 | $1,084 | 26.8% | 84.2% | 10.8% |
| Milneburg | 2.32 | 37.8 | 23.8% | 29.6% | 7.8% | 1961 | $1,497 | 37.1% | 90.5% | 11.7% |
| Gentilly Woods | 2.97 | 35.1 | 23.7% | 35.6% | 14.5% | 1968 | $1,071 | 39.5% | 95.5% | 1.4% |
| Bayou St John | 2.08 | 40.7 | 5.4% | 40.8% | 13.6% | 1939 | $1,555 | 68.6% | 95.4% | 2.4% |
| Lake Terrace and Oaks | 2.56 | 32.7 | 10.2% | 12.4% | 38.3% | 1987 | $949 | 84.9% | 99.8% | 6.8% |
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 Dillard. 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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