Fairgrounds, New Orleans
Fairgrounds | |
|---|---|
 The fairgrounds from which the neighborhood takes its name | |
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| Coordinates: 29°59′10″N 90°04′42″W / 29.98611°N 90.07833°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| City | New Orleans |
| Planning District | District 4, Mid-City District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.87 sq mi (2.3 km2) |
| • Land | 0.87 sq mi (2.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 3,000 |
| • Density | 3,400/sq mi (1,300/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 504 |
Fairgrounds is a neighborhood of the city of New Orleans. A subdistrict of the Mid-City District Area, its boundaries as defined by the New Orleans City Planning Commission are: Florida Avenue, Dugue, Treasure, Republic and Abundance Streets to the north, North Broad Street to the east, Esplanade Avenue to the south and Bayou St. John to the west.
Geography
[edit]According to the United States Census Bureau, the district has a total area of 0.87 square miles (2.3 km2), 0.87 square miles (2.3 km2) of which is land and 0.00 square miles (0.0 km2) (0.0%) of which is water.
Adjacent neighborhoods
[edit]- St. Bernard Projects (north)
- St. Roch (north)
- Seventh Ward (east)
- Bayou St. John (south)
- City Park (west)
Boundaries
[edit]The New Orleans City Planning Commission defines the boundaries of Fairgrounds as these streets: Florida Avenue, Dugue Street, Treasure Street, Republic Street, Abundance Street, North Broad Street, Esplanade Avenue and Bayou St. John.[1]
Landmarks and cityscape
[edit]Neighborhood landmarks include the Fair Grounds Race Course which gives the neighborhood its name, and Saint Louis Cemetery #3.
The remainder of the neighborhood is predominantly residential, with some local businesses along Esplanade Avenue, Ponce de Leon Street, and Gentilly Road.
Demographics
[edit]As of the census of 2000, there were 6,575 people, 2,983 households, and 1,551 families living in the neighborhood.[2] The population density was 7,558 /mi2 (2,859 /km2).
As of the census of 2010, there were 5,192 people, 2,496 households, and 1,162 families living in the neighborhood.[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Greater New Orleans Community Data Center. "Fairgrounds Neighborhood". Retrieved 2008-06-21.
- ^ "Fairgrounds Neighborhood". Greater New Orleans Community Data Center. Retrieved 5 January 2012.
- ^ "Fairgrounds Neighborhood". Greater New Orleans Community Data Center. Retrieved 5 January 2012.