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New Orleans city, Louisiana

Official LSAD Designation: New Orleans city • Census GEOID: 2255000 • Orleans Parish

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for New Orleans city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $56,631 ±$1,781
Per Capita Income $40,662 ±$782
Poverty Rate 22.6% ±0.9%
Population Below Poverty Level 81,072 ±3,389
Unemployment Rate 7.5% ±0.6%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 170,586 ±2,412
Broadband Internet Rate 86.5% ±0.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).