70119 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 70119, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

70119 is a zip code in Orleans Parish, Louisiana, which covers New Orleans, with a total population of 36,969 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 70119 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 70119.

The estimated population of people living in 70119 is 36,969, with a median age of 37.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 70119 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
36,969
 -2.14% -2.33%
2020
37,779
+0.93%
-
2019
37,430
 -2.16% -
2018
38,255
+1.07%
-
2017
37,851
 - -

Population of 70119 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 70119 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
40.8%
33.8%
 +20.71%
Black/African American
45.7%
53.9%
 -15.21%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
8.1%
9.1%
 -10.99%
Asian
0.7%
0.9%
 -22.22%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.8%
1.8%
 +111.11%
Other
0.9%
0.4%
 +125.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 70119 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 70119 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 70119 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 70119 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.3 -0.53% 37.6 +1.9% 36.9 -4.16%
2020 37.5 +3.31% 36.9 +3.36% 38.5 +2.94%
2019 36.3 +0.55% 35.7 +1.13% 37.4 0%
2018 36.1 +0.28% 35.3 -0.28% 37.4 +1.08%
2017 36 - 35.4 - 37 -

The median age of the 70119 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 70119 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 1,797 -11.93% 1,513 +4.92% 1,589 1,577
10 to 19 1,569 -10.11% 1,211 -7.75% 1,397 1,106
20 to 29 3,821 -20.12% 3,269 -17.01% 3,100 2,743
30 to 39 4,098 +13.79% 3,877 +5.15% 4,664 4,080
40 to 49 2,901 -14.97% 2,359 -23.91% 2,479 1,827
50 to 59 2,633 +8.92% 2,574 -19.17% 2,865 2,109
60 to 69 1,728 +13.19% 1,882 +20.2% 1,967 2,141
70+ 913 +39.37% 1,706 +17.92% 1,320 2,005

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 70119 zip code is $42,922.00.

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 70119.

  • Under 25
    $30,764.00
  • 25 to 44
    $56,939.00
  • 45 to 64
    $38,587.00
  • 65 and over
    $23,544.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 70119 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 70119, 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 70119 is currently $64,121.00.

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.

4.52% of households in 70119 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 70119 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    34.22%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.09%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.39%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.23%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.49%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.05%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.52%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 70119 is $31,700.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 70119 by the total population of 70119.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 70119 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 70119 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
    16.16%
  • Bachelor's degree
    43.12%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.70%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    30.69%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.33%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 70119 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 70119 zip over the age of 16 is 32,353.

Of those people, a total of 60.20% 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 70119 is 56.30%.

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 70119 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,053 26.40% 29.10%
20 to 24 years 1,678 49.40% 15.80%
25 to 29 years 4,165 78.90% 5.60%
30 to 34 years 4,966 80.00% 4.50%
35 to 44 years 6,066 73.70% 5.90%
45 to 54 years 4,709 69.80% 3.10%
55 to 59 years 2,283 57.80% 13.30%
60 to 64 years 2,119 43.40% 3.00%
65 to 74 years 3,242 25.50% 4.80%
75 years and over 2,072 13.40% 5.10%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 70119. 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 14,848 74.40% 4.50%
Black or African American 14,616 42.50% 9.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 125 93.60% 0.00%
Asian 249 57.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 923 83.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,592 74.00% 9.30%
Hispanic or Latino 2,444 79.30% 2.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 13,929 74.80% 4.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 70119 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 70119 is 18,209, with median earnings of $39,949.00.

Women in 70119 are earning approximately 88.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 18,209 $39,949.00
Male 8,742 $42,774.00
Female 9,467 $37,884.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 70119 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 2,044 $55,250.00
Business and Financial 659 $54,567.00
Computer and Mathematical 392 $69,926.00
Architecture and Engineering 543 $67,417.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 566 $51,136.00
Community and Social Service 437 $50,795.00
Legal 564 $92,596.00
Educational and Library 1,644 $50,957.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 1,070 $37,965.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,168 $62,961.00
Healthcare Support 276 $19,375.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 173 $37,438.00
Law Enforcement 42 $44,688.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,812 $21,282.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 798 $15,895.00
Personal Care and Service 474 $17,500.00
Sales 1,460 $31,800.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,237 $26,683.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 49 $17,350.00
Construction and Extraction 1,003 $39,688.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 360 $33,833.00
Production 452 $37,833.00
Transportation and Material Moving 520 $31,250.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 70119 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 70119.

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 862 $69,500.00 1,182 $44,677.00
Business and Financial 240 $68,971.00 419 $51,065.00
Computer and Mathematical 303 $69,718.00 89 $77,633.00
Architecture and Engineering 407 $67,847.00 136 $56,429.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 284 $62,941.00 282 $50,455.00
Community and Social Service 165 $54,659.00 272 $45,781.00
Legal 302 $102,308.00 262 $74,167.00
Educational and Library 436 $49,758.00 1,208 $51,383.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 594 $42,941.00 476 $27,437.00
Healthcare Practitioners 359 $96,477.00 809 $57,740.00
Healthcare Support 13 $0.00 263 $17,411.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 126 $57,625.00 47 $36,563.00
Law Enforcement 16 $0.00 26 $44,688.00
Food Preparation and Serving 878 $20,042.00 934 $24,000.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 250 $22,917.00 548 $15,119.00
Personal Care and Service 209 $14,638.00 265 $18,886.00
Sales 603 $40,320.00 857 $27,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 318 $32,941.00 919 $25,625.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 49 $17,350.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 961 $39,858.00 42 $20,455.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 247 $34,152.00 113 $33,690.00
Production 309 $39,455.00 143 $28,060.00
Transportation and Material Moving 452 $31,875.00 68 $24,074.00

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 16,864 households in 70119, with an average household size of 2 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 5,641 families living in the 70119 zip code with an average family size of 3.19 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 70119:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,153 621 1,867 11,223
Average Household Size 2.83 3.7 3.95 1.35
Total Families 3,153 621 1,867 0
Average Household Size 2.81 3.38 3.77 0

Poverty

Of the 5,641 families living in 70119, 15.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 70119:

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 21,102 housing units in 70119.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 16,864 79.92%
Vacant 4,238 20.08%

49.29% of the total 21,102 housing units in 70119 are rental units. This is approximately 10,402 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,045 are occupied by the owner - or 28.65% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 70119 is $1,150.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 70119 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
    417
  • Less than $500
    1,056
  • $500 to $999
    2,852
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    3,938
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,852
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    542
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    135
  • $3,000 or more
    27

Property Value

The median value of a property in 70119 is $293,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 70119 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    170
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    220
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    401
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    825
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,551
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,855
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    897
  • $1,000,000 or more
    126

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 70119. The chart below shows the number of properties in 70119 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    11,058
  • 1940 to 1949
    2,554
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,952
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,237
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,120
  • 1980 to 1989
    392
  • 1990 to 1999
    336
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,502
  • 2010 to 2013
    939
  • 2014 or later
    12

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 70119 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    3,886
  • 1 vehicle available
    8,389
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,660
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    929

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 70119 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 70119 that commute to work in a particular way.

20.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 70119.

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
    246
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,639
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,677
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,958
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    3,229
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    712
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,873
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    230
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    291
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    447
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    415
  • 90 or more minutes
    195

Summary

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