Population 5,490 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lower Garden District
Household size in Lower Garden District
| Period | Lower Garden District | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.85 | 2.65 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.79 | 2.59 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.85 | 2.60 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.69 | 2.55 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | −0.10 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Lower Garden District are small: just 1.69 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. Household size has dropped from 1.85 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only three 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 Lower Garden District
| Period | Lower Garden District | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.5 | 37.8 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.3 | 37.9 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.0 | 39.3 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.7 | 40.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.3 | +2.3 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Lower Garden District are younger than 38.7 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Compared with other New Orleans neighborhoods, Lower Garden District is younger than most.
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 Lower Garden District
| Period | Lower Garden District | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 16.1% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 16.0% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 13.8% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 15.3% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −0.8 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Lower Garden District: 3.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.7 points, as it has nationally. Only two of New Orleans' 49 neighborhoods have a lower 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 Lower Garden District
Renters in Lower Garden District
| Period | Lower Garden District | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.5% | 38.4% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 71.6% | 41.4% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 65.5% | 41.5% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 68.3% | 39.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Lower Garden District: 68.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. More than a third of owners (36.4%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the southwest. The renter share is up 1.8 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 Lower Garden District
| Period | Lower Garden District | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.1% | 19.1% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.6% | 14.8% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 29.7% | 13.4% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.8% | 13.6% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | −5.6 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 29.8% of the housing in Lower Garden District, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 3.7 points, 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 Lower Garden District
| Period | Lower Garden District | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1968 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1951 | 1969 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1954 | 1969 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1972 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +7 | +6 |
Lower Garden District is a place of older homes: half were built before 1955, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the southwest.
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 Lower Garden District
| Period | Lower Garden District | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,061 | $945 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,160 | $973 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,353 | $1,062 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,639 | $1,334 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$578 | +$389 | +$366 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lower Garden District costs $1,639 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the wider New Orleans area ($1,334). Rents are up $578 a month from 2006–10, a 55% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 26.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 Lower Garden District
Bachelor's degrees in Lower Garden District
| Period | Lower Garden District | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.3% | 25.0% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 64.8% | 25.8% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.1% | 29.1% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 70.3% | 33.0% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.0 pts | +8.0 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Lower Garden District: 70.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 13.0 points, mirroring the country.
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 Lower Garden District
| Period | Lower Garden District | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.6% | 82.5% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.7% | 83.8% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.9% | 85.8% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.6% | 87.2% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +4.7 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Lower Garden District: 96.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 4.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Lower Garden District has a higher 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 Lower Garden District
| Period | Lower Garden District | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 9.3% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 9.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 6.9% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 7.1% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Lower Garden District has been low: just 2.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of New Orleans' 49 neighborhoods, only four have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.9 points, in line with the national trend.
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).
Lower Garden District 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Garden District | 1.69 | 38.7 | 3.4% | 68.3% | 29.8% | 1955 | $1,639 | 70.3% | 96.6% | 2.2% |
| Central City | 2.38 | 36.9 | 20.9% | 75.2% | 27.3% | 1965 | $997 | 26.1% | 79.7% | 7.4% |
| Irish Channel | 2.00 | 40.8 | 2.7% | 38.8% | 21.5% | 1938 | $1,644 | 66.4% | 97.5% | 2.6% |
| Central Business District | 1.46 | 49.2 | 8.2% | 72.0% | 43.0% | 1967 | $1,791 | 59.8% | 95.2% | 7.1% |
| Milan | 2.32 | 42.1 | 11.9% | 59.4% | 28.2% | 1945 | $1,653 | 61.3% | 93.9% | 10.4% |
| French Quarter | 1.53 | 58.8 | 7.0% | 53.6% | 46.3% | 1939 | $1,483 | 61.9% | 96.4% | 7.8% |
| Tulane Gravier | 1.88 | 40.2 | 12.6% | 71.8% | 23.3% | 1960 | $1,285 | 32.4% | 84.9% | 9.2% |
| Broadmoor | 2.50 | 40.4 | 8.7% | 41.5% | 15.9% | 1944 | $1,320 | 53.8% | 92.5% | 7.8% |
| Uptown | 2.12 | 44.8 | 5.1% | 37.6% | 21.6% | 1940 | $1,734 | 72.3% | 98.7% | 4.3% |
| Treme' Lafitte | 2.47 | 37.4 | 24.7% | 61.3% | 22.6% | 1965 | $1,004 | 33.9% | 85.8% | 7.2% |
| West Riverside | 1.94 | 41.8 | 5.2% | 46.6% | 18.3% | 1938 | $1,432 | 70.8% | 96.2% | 5.1% |
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 Lower Garden District. 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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