The 10th Ward is a neighborhood in New Orleans, Louisiana. The 10th Ward is one of New Orleans' 17 wards. The ward is one of the city's Uptown wards, and was once the historic Faubourg Lafayette, which New Orleans acquired in the 1850s. Today, the 10th Ward is primarily made up of residential neighborhoods with some small businesses. The 10th Ward has a population of 36,085 people with approximately 5,000 housing units. It is estimated that 20% of the residents are children under 18 years old. The median household income is $30,833, which is lower than the citywide average of $36,986. The percentage of individuals living below the poverty line is 31%, higher than the citywide rate of 22%. Crime rates are significantly higher in the 10th Ward than in other parts of the city. The annual crime rate is 1,766 incidents per 100,000 people, while the city-wide rate is 814 crimes per 100,000 people. There are four elementary schools and two high schools within the boundaries of the 10th Ward. These include: George W. Carver Elementary School, Ernest N. Morial Charter School, Lincoln High School, and McDonogh 35 High School. There is also one private school within the ward limits: Saint Joseph Academy.