Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, LA
Living in Lower 9th Ward
Bikeability82
Walkability46
Commute44
Public Transit59
Affordability100
Public Safety17
Airports46
Hospitals26
Colleges45
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools77
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.8kPopulation+3.4k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
44%Family Households-13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black66%
Caucasian29%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other1%
Education
Households
Family household44%
Householder living alone49%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$32kMedian Household Income+$275 (2010–19)
73%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K40%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector70%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van81%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation6%
Taxicab1%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$165kMedian Home Value+$42k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$652Median Monthly Rent+$223 (2010–19)
40%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached16%
1 unit, detached55%
Multiple units15%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier32%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity59%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas40%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lower 9th Ward
United States45
Louisiana59
New Orleans Metro Area64
Orleans Parish91
Property Crime in Lower 9th Ward
United States48
Louisiana69
New Orleans Metro Area67
Orleans Parish87
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (80%)(17%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton82%
Donald Trump14%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 82 | 7 | 0 |
| Jul | 84 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 84 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 55 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lower 9th Ward
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding54
Tornado28
Coastal Flooding18
Hurricane Force Winds4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, LA
Calvary Baptist School
3 miles, SW
St Benedict the Moor School
3 miles, NW
St Augustine High School
3 miles, W
Life of Christ Christian Academy
3 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, LA
Dillard University
4 miles, NW
University of Holy Cross
4 miles, S
Southern University at New Orleans
4 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, LA
St Bernard Parish Hospital
2 miles, SE
Tulane Medical Center
4 miles, W
University Medical Center New Orleans
4 miles, W
Seaside Behavioral Center
4 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, LA
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
64 miles, NE
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
78 miles, NW
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
111 miles, N