Statistic Central City New Orleans Louisiana
Population 14,110 391,249 4,648,794
Population density (sq mi) 9,602 2,308 108
Median age 39.8 37.2 36.2
Male/Female ratio 1.1:1 0.9:1 1.0:1
Married (15yrs & older) n/a 36% 52%
Families w/ Kids under 18 34% 39% 43%
Speak English n/a 91% 92%
Speak Spanish n/a 4% 4%
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Demographics Quick Facts

  • The population density in Central City is 316% higher than New Orleans
  • The median age in Central City is 7% higher than New Orleans
  • In Central City 25.03% of the population is White
  • In Central City 65.47% of the population is Black
  • In Central City 1.58% of the population is Asian

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      Central City racial demographics

      Race Central City New Orleans Louisiana
      White 25.03% 33.40% 62.62%
      Black 65.47% 59.22% 32.16%
      Asian 1.58% 2.89% 1.69%
      American Indian 0.43% 0.18% 0.57%
      Native Hawaiian 0.00% 0.01% 0.03%
      Mixed race 6.49% 2.55% 1.83%
      Other race 1.00% 1.75% 1.09%
      In Central City, 5.5% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
      Please note: Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race categories above.

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      Source: The Central City, New Orleans, LA demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).