New Orleans: Community & Culture
New Orleans hosts 15 libraries, 322 congregations, and 78 cultural organizations.
- 0.9 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Louisiana 0.9/1K).
- 2.1 cultural orgs per 10K residents (vs Louisiana 1.4/10K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | New Orleans Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 219 Loyola Avenue |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (504) 596-2600 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 70112 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2392 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 15 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
Organizations (20)
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
ROTARY DISTRICT 6840 FOUNDATION INC
AMERICAN LEGION
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF LOUISIANA
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL INC
KIWANIS YOUTH FOUNDATION OF NEW ORLEANS INC
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL INC
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL INC
BIG EASY KIWANIS CLUB
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL INC
| Churches · Total count | 322 |
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Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (20)
1309 Harmony Street
Agudath Achim Anshe Sfard Synagogue
Aldrich-Genella House
Algiers Point
Algiers Point Historic District (Boundary Increase)
All Saints Church and School
American Chicle Company Building
Arabella Station
Bank of Louisiana
Bank of New Orleans (BNO) Building
Beauregard, Gen., Equestrian Statue
Big Oak-Little Oak Islands
Blue Plate Building
Bohn Motor Company Automobile Dealership
Bristow Tower
Broadmoor Historic District
Broadmoor Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Building at 225 Baronne Street
Buildings at 445-447-449 South Rampart
Bullitt-Longenecker House
| Arts Organizations · Total count | 27 |
|---|---|
| Cultural Orgs · Total count | 78 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword · IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
Organizations (14)
LOUISIANA SPCA FOUNDATION
HUMANE SOCIETY OF NEW ORLEANS
ANIMAL RESCUE NEW ORLEANS INC
HUMANE SOCIETY OF LOUISIANA INC
UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA INC
SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS AND ACADIANA
NEW ORLEANS AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INC
LOUISIANA 4-H FOUNDTION
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF NEW ORLEANS INC
ZILPAH COUSINS HUMANE SOCIETY FUND
DRYADES YMCA SCHOOL OF COMMERCE INC
BIG EASY ANIMAL RESCUE INC
GOODWILL EAST BUILDING INC
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | NEW ORLEANS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 3,563 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=New Orleans+LA |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=70130 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=70130 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=70130 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=70130 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 534 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 381 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 236 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 163 |
| Craft Beverages · Breweries · Total count | 4 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722 · OSM Overpass — craft=brewery/winery
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (15)
JAMNOLA
New Orleans Jazz Museum
New Orleans Mint
New Orleans African American Museum
BK Historic House and Gardens
Old Ursuline Convent Museum
Backstreet Cultural Museum
Haunted Museum & Voodoo Pharmacy
Backstreet Cultural Museum
Le Musée de f.p.c.
New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum
1850 House
Louisiana State Museum Library
The Cabildo
Marie Laveau's Tomb?
Attractions (15)
JAMNOLA
New Orleans Jazz Museum
New Orleans Mint
New Orleans African American Museum
BK Historic House and Gardens
Old Ursuline Convent Museum
Backstreet Cultural Museum
Haunted Museum & Voodoo Pharmacy
Backstreet Cultural Museum
Le Musée de f.p.c.
New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum
1850 House
Louisiana State Museum Library
The Cabildo
Marie Laveau's Tomb?
Other
Organizations (22)
9TH CAVALRY AND 25TH INFANTRY BUFFALO SOLDIERS OF LOUISIANA
JAMESTOWNE SOCIETY
CRESCENT CITY CARNIVAL MUSEUM FOUNDATION
KATRINA NATIONAL MEMORIAL PARK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
CHURCHILL SOCIETY OF NEW ORLEANS
LOUISIANA CREOLE RESEARCH ASSOCIATION
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ RESTORATION SOCIETY INC
FRIENDS OF BEAUREGARD KEYES HOUSE INC
WORLD WAR II CAMPAIGNS INC
TSF HERITAGE SOCIETY
CREOLE GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION INC
LOUISIANA HIBERNIAN CHARITY
HISTORIC FAUBOURG TREME ASSOCIATION
AMISTAD RESEARCH CENTER
SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
MUSICAL ARTS SOCIETY OF NEW ORLEANS
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF COLONIAL DAMES OF AMERICA IN THE STATE OF LA
REVIVAL HISTORIC FOUNDATION INC
R E LEE MONUMENTAL ASSOCIATION INC
LAFAYETTE CEMETERY NO 1 TOMB AND COPING OWNERS ASSOCIATION
1735 CONSTRUCTION
ROYAL SOCIETY OF ST GEORGE IN THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS
Clubs (10)
THE AUTOCRAT GOLF CLUB INC
SOCIAL-EDUCATION- & ATHLETIC CLUB
NEW ORLEANS COUNTRY CLUB
NEW ORLEANS LAWN TENNIS CLUB
SOUTHERN YACHT CLUB
NEW ORLEANS YACHT CLUB
PARK TIMBERS SWIM & TENNIS CLUB
LOUSIANA GARDEN CLUB FEDERATION INC
BAYOU YACHT CLUB
KEYON FITNESS & PERFORMING ARTS
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| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 9.60 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 90.0% |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 3,563 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 7.45 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 277 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |
| Environmental Orgs · Total count | 98 |
| Homeless Services · Total count | 3 |
| Legal Aid · Total count | 4 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 7 |
| Recovery Orgs · Total count | 7 |
| Senior Services · Total count | 70 |
| Senior Services · Total In Area | 70 |
| Youth Sports · Total count | 254 |
| Youth Sports · Total In Area | 254 |
Sources: HUD AHAR 2024 PIT Counts — state rate applied · IRS BMF NTEE C/D · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · IRS BMF NTEE code match, city=New Orleans