St. Roch, New Orleans
Encyclopedia
St. Roch is a neighborhood
of the U.S. city of New Orleans
. A subdistrict of the Bywater District Area, its boundaries as defined by the City Planning Commission are: Lafreniere Street, Paris Avenue, I-610
, Benefit Street and Dahlia Walk to the north, People's Avenue and Almonaster Avenue to the east, St. Claude Avenue to the south and Elysian Fields Avenue
, Hope, Frenchmen
, Duels, St. Anthony, Industry, Allen, and Agriculture Streets, A.P. Tureaud Avenue, Abundance, Republic, Treasure and Dugue Streets, Florida Avenue and St. Bernard Avenue to the west.
, the district has a total area of 1.25 mi2. 1.25 mi2 of which is land and 0 mi2 (0.0%) of which is water.
Landmarks include the St. Roch Market, the St. Roch Cemetery and Shrine, and Our Lady Star of the Sea Church and School.
of 2000, there were 11,975 people, 4,336 households, and 2,885 families residing in the neighborhood. The population density
was 9,580 /mi² (3,742 /km²).
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 U.S. 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 Bywater District Area, its boundaries as defined by the City Planning Commission are: Lafreniere Street, Paris Avenue, I-610
Interstate 610 (Louisiana)
Interstate 610 is a long auxiliary route of Interstate 10 that lies entirely within the boundaries of New Orleans, Louisiana.-Route description:...
, Benefit Street and Dahlia Walk to the north, People's Avenue and Almonaster Avenue to the east, St. Claude Avenue to the south and Elysian Fields Avenue
Elysian Fields Avenue
Elysian Fields Avenue is a broad, straight avenue in New Orleans named after the Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris. It courses south to north from the Lower Mississippi River to Lake Pontchartrain, a distance of approximately . The avenue intersects with Interstate 610, Interstate 10, and U.S....
, Hope, Frenchmen
Frenchmen Street
Frenchmen Street is a street in the 7th Ward of New Orleans, Louisiana. It is the home to the city's most popular live music venues, including Snug Harbor and The Maison, in addition to restaurants, bars, and other businesses.-Location:...
, Duels, St. Anthony, Industry, Allen, and Agriculture Streets, A.P. Tureaud Avenue, Abundance, Republic, Treasure and Dugue Streets, Florida Avenue and St. Bernard Avenue to the west.
Geography
St. Roch is located at 29°59′06"N 90°03′13"W and has an elevation of 0 foot (0 m). According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the district has a total area of 1.25 mi2. 1.25 mi2 of which is land and 0 mi2 (0.0%) of which is water.
Landmarks include the St. Roch Market, the St. Roch Cemetery and Shrine, and Our Lady Star of the Sea Church and School.
Adjacent Neighborhoods
- St. Bernard ProjectsSt. Bernard ProjectsSt. Bernard Projects was a neighborhood of the city of New Orleans and was one of the Housing Projects of New Orleans. A subdistrict of the Mid-City District Area, its boundaries as defined by the City Planning Commission were: Harrison Avenue to the north, Paris Avenue to the east, Lafreniere...
(north) - DillardDillard, New OrleansDillard is a neighborhood of the city of New Orleans. A subdistrict of the Gentilly District Area, its boundaries as defined by the City Planning Commission are: Mirabeau Avenue to the north, Elysian Fields Avenue to the east, Benefit Street and I-610 to the south and Paris Avenue, Pratt Drive and...
(north) - Gentilly TerraceGentilly Terrace, New OrleansGentilly Terrace is a neighborhood of the city of New Orleans. A subdistrict of the Gentilly District Area, its boundaries as defined by the City Planning Commission are: Filmore Avenue to the north, People's Avenue to the east, Dahlia Walk and Benefit Street to the south and Elysian Fields Avenue...
(north) - Desire AreaDesire Area, New OrleansDesire 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: Gentilly Boulevard to the north, the Industrial Canal to the east, Florida Boulevard, Alvar Street, Higgins Boulevard, Piety Street,...
(east) - St. ClaudeSt. Claude, New OrleansSt. Claude 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: Law, Montegut and North Galvez Streets to the north, Lesseps Street to the east, Burgundy Street, Clouet Street and St. Claude Avenue...
(east) - Marigny (south)
- Seventh WardSeventh Ward, New OrleansThe Seventh Ward is a neighborhood of the city of New Orleans. A subdistrict of the Mid-City District Area, its boundaries as defined by the City Planning Commission are: A.P. Tureaud Avenue, Agriculture, Allen, Industry, St. Anthony, Duels, Frenchmen and Hope Streets to the north, Elysian Fields...
(west) - FairgroundsFairgrounds, New OrleansFairgrounds is a neighborhood of the city of New Orleans. A subdistrict of the Mid-City District Area, its boundaries as defined by the City Planning Commission are: Florida Avenue, Dugue, Treasure, Republic and Abundance Streets to the north, North Broad Street to the east, Esplanade Avenue to...
(west)
Boundaries
The City Planning Commission defines the boundaries of St. Roch as these streets: Lafreniere Street, Paris Avenue, I-610, Benefit Street, Dahlia Walk, People's Avenue, Almonaster Avenue, St. Claude Avenue, Elysian Fields Avenue, Hope Street, Frenchmen Street, Duels Street, St. Anthony Street, Industry Street, Allen Street, Agriculture Street, A.P. Tureaud Avenue, Abundance Street, Republic Street, Treasure Street, Dugue Street, Florida Avenue and St. Bernard Avenue.Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 11,975 people, 4,336 households, and 2,885 families residing in the neighborhood. The population density
Population density
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was 9,580 /mi² (3,742 /km²).