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New Orleans city, LA

ZIP 70116 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 70116

70116 has a population of 10,377 with a median age of 46.3 yrs (52.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
47.0%-24% vs US avg
x
Black
40.1%+223% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.3%-95% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
10.3%-45% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.2%
x
Age Groups
0–17
10.2%-53% vs US avg
x
18–64
65.3%+6% vs US avg
x
65+
24.5%+50% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
9.9%-11% vs US avg
x
High school
16.6%-37% vs US avg
x
Some college
23.1%-20% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
50.4%+50% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
28.2%-41% vs US avg
x
Never married
51.8%+53% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.5%+21% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.5%
x
Diversity Index
61/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
25.6%+123% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
40.7%+193% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.8%-4% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.6%+16% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.1%+74% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
18.2%+214% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AfricanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 70116

Poverty Rate
25.6%+123% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.8%-4% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
40.7%+193% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.1%+74% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.6%+16% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
11.0%+38% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
14.5%+24% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
18.2%+214% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population10,377
Median age46.3
Poverty rate25.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White47.0%
Hispanic10.3%
Black40.1%
Asian0.3%
Foreign-born40.7%