Population 10,073 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Read Blvd East
Household size in Read Blvd East
| Period | Read Blvd East | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.02 | 2.65 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.08 | 2.59 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.86 | 2.60 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.05 | 2.55 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | −0.10 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Read Blvd East are large by national standards, averaging 3.05 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 3.02, even as the national average fell. Few New Orleans neighborhoods have larger households: only three of 49.
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 Read Blvd East
| Period | Read Blvd East | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.9 | 37.8 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.3 | 37.9 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.5 | 39.3 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.8 | 40.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.0 | +2.3 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Read Blvd East are younger than 40.8 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has dropped from 41.9 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the northwest.
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 Read Blvd East
| Period | Read Blvd East | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 16.1% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.0% | 16.0% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 13.8% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.5% | 15.3% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −0.8 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Read Blvd East: 17.5% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Compared with other New Orleans neighborhoods, Read Blvd East has a higher share of single-parent households than most.
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 Read Blvd East
Renters in Read Blvd East
| Period | Read Blvd East | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 38.4% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.0% | 41.4% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 41.5% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.3% | 39.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +1.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 15.3% of households in Read Blvd East rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 41.8% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 6.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of New Orleans' 49 neighborhoods, only three have a lower share of renters.
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 Read Blvd East
| Period | Read Blvd East | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.0% | 19.1% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 14.8% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 13.4% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 13.6% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −21.6 pts | −5.6 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Read Blvd East: just 4.4% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 21.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Read Blvd East has the lowest vacancy rate of any New Orleans neighborhood.
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 Read Blvd East
| Period | Read Blvd East | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1968 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1969 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1969 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1972 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Read Blvd East are the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1980. Homes here are newer than in the New Orleans area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1972. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the south has the oldest housing.
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 Read Blvd East
| Period | Read Blvd East | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $993 | $945 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $930 | $973 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $939 | $1,062 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,235 | $1,334 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$242 | +$389 | +$366 | +$606 |
The median renter in Read Blvd East pays $1,235 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $242 a month since 2006–10, up 24%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 39.8% of household income on rent, 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 south; the highest are in the center.
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 Read Blvd East
Bachelor's degrees in Read Blvd East
| Period | Read Blvd East | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.1% | 25.0% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.0% | 25.8% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.2% | 29.1% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.9% | 33.0% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +8.0 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
About three in ten adults 25 and older in Read Blvd East (29.9%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the south.
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 Read Blvd East
| Period | Read Blvd East | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.3% | 82.5% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.2% | 83.8% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.4% | 85.8% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.6% | 87.2% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +4.7 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Read Blvd East is close to the national rate: 88.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.3 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 Read Blvd East
| Period | Read Blvd East | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 9.3% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 9.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 6.9% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 7.1% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Read Blvd East is close to the national rate: 5.6% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the wider New Orleans area (7.1%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.8 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).
Read Blvd East 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Read Blvd East | 3.05 | 40.8 | 17.5% | 15.3% | 4.4% | 1980 | $1,235 | 29.9% | 88.6% | 5.6% |
| Read Blvd West | 2.87 | 41.6 | 16.4% | 35.3% | 8.0% | 1972 | $1,539 | 18.3% | 86.1% | 11.5% |
| 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% |
| Village de L'Est | 3.67 | 33.3 | 36.1% | 34.7% | 21.2% | 1991 | $1,076 | 11.4% | 70.3% | 6.2% |
| 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% |
| Gentilly Woods | 2.97 | 35.1 | 23.7% | 35.6% | 14.5% | 1968 | $1,071 | 39.5% | 95.5% | 1.4% |
| Lower 9th Ward | 3.18 | 32.3 | 32.4% | 51.8% | 20.1% | 1988 | $1,269 | 22.3% | 89.2% | 14.5% |
| 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% |
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 Read Blvd East. 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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