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Demographic Analysis of Read Blvd. West: A Predominantly African American Neighborhood in New Orleans
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Read Blvd. West in New Orleans, Louisiana, is a neighborhood characterized by low diversity with a Black majority. As of 2022, African Americans comprise 94% of the residents. The area has experienced population growth, increasing from 3,504 residents in 2010 to 5,935 in 2022. This neighborhood is part of New Orleans East, an area recovering and redeveloping since Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
From 2013 to 2022, Read Blvd. West has maintained its status as a Black majority neighborhood with low diversity. The percentage of Black residents has remained between 90% and 96%. The Hispanic population increased from 0% in 2013 to 2% in 2022, while the White population decreased from 4% to 2% during the same period. The Asian population has remained consistently low, not exceeding 2%.
The median income in Read Blvd. West has shown an overall positive trend. In 2013, the median income was $28,386. By 2021, it had increased to $47,413, a 67% rise. However, there was a decrease to $39,650 in 2022. This upward trend in median income coincides with steady population growth, suggesting improving economic conditions in the neighborhood.
The racial composition of Read Blvd. West differs from New Orleans as a whole. The neighborhood's 94% Black population is higher than the city's overall Black population of approximately 60%. The median household income in Read Blvd. West ($39,650 in 2022) is lower than the national median (about $70,784 in 2021). However, the neighborhood's income growth rate over the past decade has been substantial.
The population growth in this neighborhood (69% increase from 2010 to 2022) is higher than typical U.S. neighborhood growth rates, likely reflecting ongoing recovery and redevelopment efforts in New Orleans East post-Katrina.
Read Blvd. West is a highly homogeneous Black majority neighborhood that has experienced significant population growth and income improvement over the past decade. It remains categorized as low diversity, with subtle signs of gradual diversification. The economic trends suggest a neighborhood in recovery, though recent income declines warrant attention.
