Audubon, New Orleans
Encyclopedia
Audubon is a neighborhood
of the city of New Orleans
. A subdistrict of the Uptown
/Carrolton Area, its boundaries as defined by the City Planning Commission are: South Claiborne Avenue
to the north, Jefferson Avenue to the east, the Mississippi River
and Magazine Street
to the south, and Lowerline Street to the west. The name Audubon comes from Audubon Park, one of the largest parks in the city, which is located in the southern portion of the district. The area is also known as the "University District," as it is also home of Tulane
and Loyola
Universities, as well as the former St. Mary’s Dominican College
(now a satellite campus of Loyola), and Newcomb College (now part of Tulane). The section of the neighborhood upriver from Audubon Park incorporates what was the town of Greenville, Louisiana until it was annexed to New Orleans in the 19th century; locals still sometimes call that area "Greenville".
, the district has a total area of 2.28 square miles (5.9 km²). 2.14 square miles (5.5 km²) of which is land and 0.15 square mile (0.3884982165 km²) (6.58%) of which is water.
Some of the most spectacular mansions reside in this area of the city. Areas of note are the houses that line St. Charles Avenue
and the gated community Audubon Place
.
of 2000, there were 14,898 people, 5,700 households, and 2,724 families residing in the neighborhood. The population density
was 6,534 /mi² (2,523 /km²). The racial makeup of the neighborhood was 5.1% African American, 86.1% White, 2.4% Asian, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.4% of the population.
New Orleans neighborhoods
In 1980 the New Orleans City Planning Commission divided the city into 13 planning districts and 72 distinct neighborhoods.While most of these assigned boundaries match with traditional local designations, some others differ from common traditional use...
of the city of New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans is a major United States port and the largest city and metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana. The New Orleans metropolitan area has a population of 1,235,650 as of 2009, the 46th largest in the USA. The New Orleans – Metairie – Bogalusa combined statistical area has a population...
. A subdistrict of the Uptown
Uptown New Orleans
Uptown is a section of New Orleans, Louisiana on the East Bank of the Mississippi River encompassing a number of neighborhoods between the French Quarter and the Jefferson Parish line. It remains an area of mixed residential and small commercial properties, with a wealth of 19th century architecture...
/Carrolton Area, its boundaries as defined by the City Planning Commission are: South Claiborne Avenue
Claiborne Avenue
Claiborne Avenue is a major thoroughfare in New Orleans, Louisiana. It runs the length of the city, about , beginning at the Jefferson Parish line and ending at the St. Bernard Parish line; the street continues in each of these locations under different names. It is called South Claiborne Avenue...
to the north, Jefferson Avenue to the east, the Mississippi River
Mississippi River
The Mississippi River is the largest river system in North America. Flowing entirely in the United States, this river rises in western Minnesota and meanders slowly southwards for to the Mississippi River Delta at the Gulf of Mexico. With its many tributaries, the Mississippi's watershed drains...
and Magazine Street
Magazine Street
Magazine Street is a major thoroughfare in New Orleans, Louisiana. Like Tchoupitoulas Street, St. Charles Avenue, and Claiborne Avenue, it reflects the curving course of the Mississippi River...
to the south, and Lowerline Street to the west. The name Audubon comes from Audubon Park, one of the largest parks in the city, which is located in the southern portion of the district. The area is also known as the "University District," as it is also home of Tulane
Tulane University
Tulane University is a private, nonsectarian research university located in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States...
and Loyola
Loyola University New Orleans
Loyola University New Orleans is a private, co-educational and Jesuit university located in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Originally established as Loyola College in 1904, the institution was chartered as a university in 1912. It bears the name of the Jesuit patron, Saint Ignatius of Loyola...
Universities, as well as the former St. Mary’s Dominican College
St. Mary’s Dominican College
St. Mary’s Dominican College was a liberal arts college for women in New Orleans.-History:The college was founded by the Dominican Sisters congregation of St. Mary. It developed out of St. Mary's Academy, which is currently called St. Mary's Dominican High School.St. Mary’s Dominican College was...
(now a satellite campus of Loyola), and Newcomb College (now part of Tulane). The section of the neighborhood upriver from Audubon Park incorporates what was the town of Greenville, Louisiana until it was annexed to New Orleans in the 19th century; locals still sometimes call that area "Greenville".
Geography
Audubon is located at 29°55′59"N 90°07′15"W and has an elevation of 3 foot (0.9144 m). According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the district has a total area of 2.28 square miles (5.9 km²). 2.14 square miles (5.5 km²) of which is land and 0.15 square mile (0.3884982165 km²) (6.58%) of which is water.
Some of the most spectacular mansions reside in this area of the city. Areas of note are the houses that line St. Charles Avenue
St. Charles Avenue
St. Charles Avenue is a thoroughfare in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A. and the home of the St. Charles Streetcar Line. It is also famous for the hundreds of mansions that adorn the tree-lined boulevard for much of the Uptown section of the route. The southern live oak trees, particularly found in...
and the gated community Audubon Place
Audubon Place
Audubon Place is a privately gated street along St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans, Louisiana that sits next to Tulane University. As of 2009, Audubon Place homes typically cost around $5 million...
.
Adjacent Neighborhoods
- Marlyville/FontainebleauFontainebleau, New OrleansFontainebleau and Marlyville are jointly designated as a neighborhood of the city of New Orleans. A subdistrict of the Uptown/Carrollton Area, its boundaries as defined by the City Planning Commission are: Colapissa and Broadway Streets and MLK Boulevard to the north, South Jefferson Davis...
(north) - FreretFreret, New OrleansFreret is a neighborhood of the city of New Orleans. A subdistrict of the Uptown/Carrollton Area, its boundaries as defined by the City Planning Commission are: South Claiborne Avenue to the north, Napoleon Avenue to the east, LaSalle Street to the south and Jefferson Avenue to the...
(east) - Uptown, New OrleansUptown, New OrleansUptown is a neighborhood of the city of New Orleans. A subdistrict of the Uptown/Carrollton Area, its boundaries as defined by the City Planning Commission are: LaSalle Street to the north, Napoleon Avenue to the east, Magazine Street to the south and Jefferson Avenue to the west.-Geography:Uptown...
(east) - West RiversideWest Riverside, New OrleansWest Riverside is a neighborhood of the city of New Orleans. A subdistrict of the Uptown/Carrollton Area, its boundaries as defined by the City Planning Commission are: Magazine Street to the north, Napoleon Avenue to the east, the Mississippi River to the south and Exposition, Tchoupitoulas and...
(south) - Mississippi RiverMississippi RiverThe Mississippi River is the largest river system in North America. Flowing entirely in the United States, this river rises in western Minnesota and meanders slowly southwards for to the Mississippi River Delta at the Gulf of Mexico. With its many tributaries, the Mississippi's watershed drains...
(south) - Black PearlBlack Pearl, New OrleansBlack Pearl is a neighborhood of the city of New Orleans. A subdistrict of the Uptown/Carrollton Area, its boundaries as defined by the City Planning Commission are: South Carrollton Avenue and St...
(west) - East CarrolltonEast Carrollton, New OrleansEast Carrollton is a neighborhood of the city of New Orleans. A subdistrict of the Uptown/Carrollton Area, its boundaries as defined by the City Planning Commission are: Spruce Street to the northeast, Lowerline Street to the southeast, St...
(west)
Boundaries
The City Planning Commission defines the boundaries of Audubon as these streets: South Claiborne Avenue, Jefferson Avenue, Magazine Street, Webster Street, Tchoupitoulas Street, Exposition Place, the Mississippi River, Broadway Street, Perrier Street, Lowerline Street.Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 14,898 people, 5,700 households, and 2,724 families residing in the neighborhood. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 6,534 /mi² (2,523 /km²). The racial makeup of the neighborhood was 5.1% African American, 86.1% White, 2.4% Asian, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.4% of the population.