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, Pleasure Street, Oliver White Avenue, and Desire Street to the south; and People's Avenue to the west.

[2] According to the United States Census Bureau, the district has a total area of 1.83 square miles (4.7 km2).

As of the census of 2000, there were 4,451 people, 1,587 households, and 1,125 families residing in the neighborhood.

As of the census of 2010, there were 2,005 people, 678 households, and 502 families residing in the neighborhood.

[4] The racial makeup of the area was 2.40% White, 95.70% African American, and 0.50% from two or more races.