Population 8,905 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Harahan
Household size in Harahan
| Period | Harahan | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.65 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.34 | 2.59 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.46 | 2.60 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.11 | 2.55 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.41 | −0.10 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Harahan are small: just 2.11 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.52, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only two of the 151 Louisiana cities with 5,000+ people 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 Harahan
| Period | Harahan | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.4 | 37.8 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.8 | 37.9 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.1 | 39.3 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.2 | 40.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.8 | +2.3 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 49.2, Harahan is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 43.4 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Harahan has the oldest population of any Louisiana city with 5,000+ people.
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 Harahan
| Period | Harahan | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 16.1% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 16.0% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 13.8% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 15.3% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −0.8 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Harahan: 3.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Harahan has the lowest share of single-parent households of any Louisiana city with 5,000+ people.
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 Harahan
Renters in Harahan
| Period | Harahan | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.2% | 38.4% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.3% | 41.4% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.2% | 41.5% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.9% | 39.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +1.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Harahan own their homes; 25.9% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 48.2% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the south. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.7 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Harahan
| Period | Harahan | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 19.1% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 14.8% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 13.4% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 13.6% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −5.6 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Harahan: 5.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 3.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 151 Louisiana cities with 5,000+ people, only seven have a lower vacancy rate.
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 Harahan
| Period | Harahan | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1968 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1969 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1969 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1972 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Harahan run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1972 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1966 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the east. Only nine of the 151 Louisiana cities with 5,000+ people have older homes.
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 Harahan
| Period | Harahan | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,153 | $945 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,072 | $973 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,071 | $1,062 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,188 | $1,334 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$35 | +$389 | +$366 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Harahan costs $1,188 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $35 a month since 2006–10, up 3%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.7% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the north.
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 Harahan
Bachelor's degrees in Harahan
| Period | Harahan | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.5% | 25.0% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.7% | 25.8% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.3% | 29.1% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.4% | 33.0% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +17.9 pts | +8.0 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than four in ten adults 25 and older in Harahan (44.4%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 17.9 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 151 Louisiana cities with 5,000+ people, only three have a higher share of college graduates.
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 Harahan
| Period | Harahan | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.4% | 82.5% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.1% | 83.8% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.3% | 85.8% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.3% | 87.2% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | +4.7 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Harahan: 94.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.9 points, in line with the national trend. Only 12 of the 151 Louisiana cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 Harahan
| Period | Harahan | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.3% | 9.3% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.6% | 9.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 6.9% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 7.1% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Harahan than nationally: unemployment was 3.9%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has risen 1.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Harahan compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harahan | 2.11 | 49.2 | 3.3% | 25.9% | 5.8% | 1972 | $1,188 | 44.4% | 94.3% | 3.9% |
| River Ridge | 2.43 | 44.6 | 7.7% | 29.5% | 9.2% | 1971 | $1,225 | 40.0% | 93.8% | 3.5% |
| Waggaman | 2.96 | 34.1 | 26.6% | 29.6% | 6.5% | 1982 | $1,356 | 15.8% | 81.9% | 8.0% |
| Avondale | 3.02 | 33.8 | 32.6% | 13.5% | 7.9% | 1972 | $1,315 | 22.4% | 83.5% | 8.5% |
| Bridge City | 2.63 | 35.6 | 19.5% | 39.5% | 14.6% | 1973 | $1,385 | 8.6% | 75.9% | 11.4% |
| Jefferson | 1.86 | 44.8 | 12.7% | 42.5% | 16.5% | 1959 | $1,140 | 35.9% | 89.0% | 2.8% |
| Kennedy Heights | 2.64 | 49.6 | 40.9% | 18.9% | 10.3% | 1977 | $1,656 | 29.5% | 86.9% | 17.9% |
| South Kenner | 3.08 | 45.0 | 20.0% | 0.0% | 4.1% | 2005 | $1,326 | 12.9% | 90.5% | 2.9% |
| Metairie | 2.36 | 43.1 | 9.6% | 37.9% | 7.9% | 1972 | $1,409 | 40.6% | 90.8% | 4.7% |
| Westwego | 2.44 | 41.5 | 15.8% | 50.0% | 15.2% | 1968 | $950 | 18.1% | 77.6% | 5.1% |
| Ama | 2.70 | 43.9 | 13.7% | 13.3% | 8.3% | 1989 | $1,310 | 15.4% | 93.0% | 2.3% |
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 Harahan. 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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