Florida Area, New Orleans Explained

Florida Area
Settlement Type:New Orleans neighborhood
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Louisiana
Subdivision Type2:City
Subdivision Name2:New Orleans
Subdivision Type3:Planning District
Subdivision Name3:District 7, Bywater District
Coordinates:29.9803°N -90.0364°W
Area Total Sq Mi:0.31
Area Land Sq Mi:0.31
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Elevation Ft:0
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:3171
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:CST
Utc Offset1:-6
Timezone1 Dst:CDT
Utc Offset1 Dst:-5
Postal Code Type:ZIP Codes
Area Code:504

Florida Area is a neighborhood of the city of New Orleans. A subdistrict of the Bywater District Area, its boundaries as defined by the City Planning Commission are: Florida Boulevard, Gallier, Law, Congress and North Dorgenois Streets to the north; Mazant Street to the east; North Galvez Street to the south; and Montegut Street, Law Street, and Almonaster Avenue to the west.

Geography

Florida Area is located at [1] and has an elevation of 0feet.[2] According to the United States Census Bureau, the district has a total area of 0.31mi2. 0.31mi2 of which is land and 0mi2 (0.0%) of which is water.

Adjacent neighborhoods

Boundaries

The City Planning Commission defines the boundaries of Florida Area as these streets: Florida Boulevard, Gallier Street, Congress Street, North Dorgenois Street, Mazant Street, North Galvez Street, Montegut Street, Law Street and Almonaster Avenue.[3]

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 3,171 people, 1,189 households, and 823 families residing in the neighborhood.[4] The population density was 10,229 /mi2 (3,964 /km2).

As of the census of 2010, there were 1,302 people, 507 households, and 331 families residing in the neighborhood.[4]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. 2011-04-23. 2011-02-12.
  2. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  3. Web site: Florida Area Neighborhood. Greater New Orleans Community Data Center. 2008-06-21.
  4. Web site: Florida Area Neighborhood. Greater New Orleans Community Data Center. 5 January 2012.