New Orleans, LA — Church Planting
This area includes New Orleans proper and the adjoining suburbs, an area approximately 20 miles x 15 miles.
The 2000 Census showed a total population of about 957,000 people. The population numbers have changed very little for several decades. In 2000 the area was 5% Hispanic, 44% Black, and 2% Asian. In 1990, 37% of the population was 25 or under.
The 1990 Census showed that employment was largely in the areas of retail trades, healthcare, and education.
In 1990 the median home price was about $75,000. There were about 194,000 housing units (not counting apartments). Average rent was $439. The average home was built in 1960. There was an average of 2.61 people per household.
In 1990, 20% of the population had undergraduate or graduate degrees.
According to the current directories there are at least 100 Southern Baptist churches in the area, and 2 IFCA churches. Catholicism is the dominant religion.
For further information:
Right now it is very difficult to put together 2000 Census data for this predefined area. However, you can easily find the 2000 Census data for any city or county in the area. Go to www.census.gov and click on "American Fact Finder." For more religious information about the area, check the churches listed in the online yellow pages (such as qwestdex.com) or contact a local chamber of commerce. For specific growth projections, check the Louisiana state data center website.
Map of Area | Map of New Orleans #1
| Total 2000 Population | 957,283 | 1990 Census Housing | ||
| Hispanic | 48,679 | 5.10% | Median housing value | $74,921 |
| Black | 423,017 | 44.20% | Housing units | 193,642 |
| Asian | 20,769 | 2.20% | Average home built in | 1960 |
| Speak English only | 91% | Average monthly rent | $439 | |
| Average household size | 2.61 | |||
| Population Trends | ||||
| 1970 | 956,433 | 1990 Census Education | ||
| 1980 | 1,037,795 | 8.50% | Undergrad or grad degrees | 20.27% |
| 1990 | 965,426 | -7.00% | ||
| 2000 | 957,283 | -0.80% | 1990 Census Age | |
| Population 25 and under | 37.48% | |||
| 1990 Employment by Industry | ||||
| Retail trades | 18.39% | |||
| Healthcare | 10.15% | |||
| Education | 9.68% | |||
| Median household income | $25,722 |
Zip codes: 70001, 70002, 70003, 70005, 70006, 70032, 70043, 70053, 70056, 70058, 70062, 70065, 70072, 70094, 70112, 70113, 70114, 70115, 70116, 70117, 70118, 70119, 70121, 70122, 70123, 70124, 70125, 70126, 70127, 70128, 70130, 70131, 70148
