Population 35,055 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Little Woods
Household size in Little Woods
| Period | Little Woods | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.65 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.72 | 2.59 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.73 | 2.60 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.69 | 2.55 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.10 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Little Woods average 2.69 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the New Orleans area as a whole, where it has 2.55 people. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
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 Little Woods
| Period | Little Woods | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.2 | 37.8 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.0 | 37.9 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.8 | 39.3 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.7 | 40.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +2.3 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Little Woods is 36.7 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 33.2, as it has nationally. Little Woods is younger than the great majority of New Orleans neighborhoods.
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 Little Woods
| Period | Little Woods | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.5% | 16.1% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.8% | 16.0% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 21.8% | 13.8% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 24.1% | 15.3% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −0.8 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly a quarter of households in Little Woods (24.1%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Little Woods has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of New Orleans neighborhoods.
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 Little Woods
Renters in Little Woods
| Period | Little Woods | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.5% | 38.4% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 55.8% | 41.4% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.0% | 41.5% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 48.4% | 39.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Little Woods than nationally: 48.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 38.8% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 1.1 points, 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 Little Woods
| Period | Little Woods | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.5% | 19.1% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.7% | 14.8% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.2% | 13.4% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 13.6% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −17.7 pts | −5.6 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.8% of the housing in Little Woods, 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 17.7 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 Little Woods
| Period | Little Woods | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1968 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1969 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1969 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1972 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Little Woods are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1979, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the New Orleans area overall, where the median home dates to 1972.
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 Little Woods
| Period | Little Woods | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $932 | $945 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $922 | $973 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,068 | $1,062 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,256 | $1,334 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$324 | +$389 | +$366 | +$606 |
Rent in Little Woods runs $1,256 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $324 a month from 2006–10, a 35% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 42.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Little Woods
Bachelor's degrees in Little Woods
| Period | Little Woods | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 25.0% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.7% | 25.8% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.8% | 29.1% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.2% | 33.0% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +8.0 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Little Woods: 22.2% 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 risen 4.5 points, in line with the national trend. Little Woods has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five New Orleans neighborhoods.
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 Little Woods
| Period | Little Woods | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.9% | 82.5% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.0% | 83.8% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.4% | 85.8% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.5% | 87.2% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | +4.7 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in seven adults in Little Woods never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. Little Woods has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of New Orleans neighborhoods.
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 Little Woods
| Period | Little Woods | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 9.3% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 9.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 6.9% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.4% | 7.1% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Little Woods: 12.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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).
Little Woods 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Woods | 2.69 | 36.7 | 24.1% | 48.4% | 16.8% | 1979 | $1,256 | 22.2% | 84.5% | 12.4% |
| West Lake Forest | 2.44 | 37.6 | 21.6% | 70.5% | 14.7% | 1984 | $1,109 | 18.7% | 90.3% | 12.8% |
| Read Blvd West | 2.87 | 41.6 | 16.4% | 35.3% | 8.0% | 1972 | $1,539 | 18.3% | 86.1% | 11.5% |
| Read Blvd East | 3.05 | 40.8 | 17.5% | 15.3% | 4.4% | 1980 | $1,235 | 29.9% | 88.6% | 5.6% |
| Plum Orchard | 3.57 | 40.1 | 25.3% | 29.4% | 14.7% | 1984 | $1,171 | 15.3% | 91.2% | 16.7% |
| Pines Village | 2.88 | 34.3 | 31.8% | 51.2% | 18.8% | 1973 | $1,233 | 11.6% | 74.4% | 31.9% |
| Village de L'Est | 3.67 | 33.3 | 36.1% | 34.7% | 21.2% | 1991 | $1,076 | 11.4% | 70.3% | 6.2% |
| Gentilly Woods | 2.97 | 35.1 | 23.7% | 35.6% | 14.5% | 1968 | $1,071 | 39.5% | 95.5% | 1.4% |
| Milneburg | 2.32 | 37.8 | 23.8% | 29.6% | 7.8% | 1961 | $1,497 | 37.1% | 90.5% | 11.7% |
| Gentilly Terrace | 2.31 | 44.8 | 11.5% | 28.7% | 10.9% | 1954 | $1,130 | 36.5% | 90.8% | 11.1% |
| 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 Little Woods. 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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