70114 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 70114, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

70114 is a zip code in Orleans Parish, Louisiana, which covers New Orleans, with a total population of 21,911 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 70114 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 70114.

The estimated population of people living in 70114 is 21,911, with a median age of 41.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 70114 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
21,911
 -7.37% -13.06%
2020
23,654
 -1.96% -
2019
24,128
+0.05%
-
2018
24,115
 -4.31% -
2017
25,202
 - -

Population of 70114 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 70114 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
19.4%
19.9%
 -2.51%
Black/African American
72.9%
73.3%
 -0.55%
Native
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
4.6%
5.3%
 -13.21%
Asian
0.3%
0.6%
 -50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.3%
0.7%
 +228.57%
Other
0.3%
0.1%
 +200.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 70114 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 70114 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 70114 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 70114 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.6 +5.85% 39.6 +1.8% 44.1 +11.36%
2020 39.3 +0.26% 38.9 +1.04% 39.6 -0.25%
2019 39.2 +0.77% 38.5 0% 39.7 +1.28%
2018 38.9 +4.01% 38.5 +6.65% 39.2 +2.35%
2017 37.4 - 36.1 - 38.3 -

The median age of the 70114 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 70114 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,560 -21.08% 1,860 -49.76% 1,235 1,089
10 to 19 1,749 -40.63% 1,414 -21.11% 1,114 1,121
20 to 29 1,492 -28.47% 1,852 -53.26% 1,106 1,026
30 to 39 1,439 +8.29% 2,050 +16.84% 1,507 2,269
40 to 49 1,313 -13.06% 2,107 -32.02% 1,128 1,506
50 to 59 1,679 -17.35% 1,691 +1.74% 1,399 1,717
60 to 69 1,484 -21.78% 1,425 +28.8% 1,183 1,862
70+ 744 +39.32% 1,343 +16.81% 1,068 1,581

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 70114 zip code is $31,779.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 70114.

  • Under 25
    $18,750.00
  • 25 to 44
    $43,150.00
  • 45 to 64
    $32,485.00
  • 65 and over
    $22,298.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 70114 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 70114, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 70114 is currently $52,649.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.94% of households in 70114 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 70114 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    43.46%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.83%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.56%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.09%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.36%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.76%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.94%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 70114 is $25,732.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 70114 by the total population of 70114.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 70114 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 70114 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    11.49%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.14%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.28%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    48.56%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.53%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 70114 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 70114 zip over the age of 16 is 18,010.

Of those people, a total of 57.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 70114 is 51.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 70114 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 658 38.00% 26.70%
20 to 24 years 1,114 72.80% 14.20%
25 to 29 years 1,018 80.70% 3.60%
30 to 34 years 2,286 83.70% 9.70%
35 to 44 years 3,028 78.80% 13.20%
45 to 54 years 2,886 68.30% 4.90%
55 to 59 years 1,326 55.10% 1.50%
60 to 64 years 1,723 46.60% 4.10%
65 to 74 years 2,545 23.20% 5.10%
75 years and over 1,426 8.60% 14.80%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 70114. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 3,890 55.60% 4.10%
Black or African American 12,819 56.10% 8.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 60 78.30% 0.00%
Asian 71 77.50% 3.60%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 559 84.10% 2.30%
Two or more races 611 76.60% 36.80%
Hispanic or Latino 924 71.20% 13.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,692 55.60% 4.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 70114 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 70114 is 9,340, with median earnings of $28,646.00.

Women in 70114 are earning approximately 70.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,340 $28,646.00
Male 4,128 $35,949.00
Female 5,212 $25,157.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 70114 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 824 $69,000.00
Business and Financial 285 $40,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 100 $99,375.00
Architecture and Engineering 118 $74,758.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 74 $80,694.00
Community and Social Service 106 $48,500.00
Legal 244 $66,000.00
Educational and Library 438 $44,318.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 186 $74,167.00
Healthcare Practitioners 532 $46,737.00
Healthcare Support 608 $24,219.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 88 $26,179.00
Law Enforcement 115 $50,583.00
Food Preparation and Serving 984 $19,245.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 546 $20,947.00
Personal Care and Service 281 $21,745.00
Sales 1,196 $18,953.00
Office and Administrative Support 918 $32,870.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 654 $36,044.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 172 $33,026.00
Production 129 $44,338.00
Transportation and Material Moving 439 $26,866.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 70114 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 70114.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 439 $80,788.00 385 $59,542.00
Business and Financial 202 $45,938.00 83 $32,019.00
Computer and Mathematical 76 $100,000.00 24 $90,833.00
Architecture and Engineering 60 $74,919.00 58 $67,045.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 24 $49,643.00 50 $80,833.00
Community and Social Service 12 $0.00 94 $68,000.00
Legal 135 $65,375.00 109 $67,250.00
Educational and Library 71 $27,411.00 367 $44,432.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 139 $44,479.00 47 $155,188.00
Healthcare Practitioners 37 $142,788.00 495 $46,345.00
Healthcare Support 27 $0.00 581 $25,322.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 21 $28,125.00 67 $26,108.00
Law Enforcement 91 $50,750.00 24 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 327 $21,219.00 657 $17,679.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 346 $30,180.00 200 $18,043.00
Personal Care and Service 93 $24,335.00 188 $15,893.00
Sales 313 $53,170.00 883 $18,674.00
Office and Administrative Support 222 $47,000.00 696 $31,684.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 604 $35,475.00 50 $58,264.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 168 $32,833.00 4 $0.00
Production 125 $44,044.00 4 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 368 $27,428.00 71 $19,240.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 9,622 households in 70114, with an average household size of 2.26 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,387 families living in the 70114 zip code with an average family size of 3.59 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 70114:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,212 188 1,987 5,235
Average Household Size 3.18 4.13 4.19 1.06
Total Families 2,212 188 1,987 0
Average Household Size 3.15 3.93 4.05 0

Poverty

Of the 4,387 families living in 70114, 19.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 70114:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 11,907 housing units in 70114.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,622 80.81%
Vacant 2,285 19.19%

44.09% of the total 11,907 housing units in 70114 are rental units. This is approximately 5,250 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,198 are occupied by the owner - or 35.26% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 70114 is $962.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 70114 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    174
  • Less than $500
    1,003
  • $500 to $999
    1,813
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,541
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    589
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    216
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    17
  • $3,000 or more
    71

Property Value

The median value of a property in 70114 is $165,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 70114 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    128
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    761
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    812
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    919
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    646
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    811
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    81
  • $1,000,000 or more
    40

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 70114. The chart below shows the number of properties in 70114 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,226
  • 1940 to 1949
    709
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,787
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,265
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,141
  • 1980 to 1989
    813
  • 1990 to 1999
    781
  • 2000 to 2009
    939
  • 2010 to 2013
    246
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 70114 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    2,346
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,335
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,149
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    792

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 70114 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 70114 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 70114.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    151
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    512
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    944
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,417
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,011
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    432
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,893
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    162
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    140
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    411
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    314
  • 90 or more minutes
    65

Summary

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