In my previous post I wrote about a survey that I made and handed out while interviewing people in downtown New Orleans. Here is what it looked like:
New Orleans Survey
Age –
Gender –
Ethnicity –
Occupation –
N.O. Native?
If No, where did you live previously?
1. I am interested in Art.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree or Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
2. I am interested in Music.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree or Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
3. I perform Music professionally.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree or Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
4. I play an instrument.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree or Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
5. The N.O. Music Scene was a major factor that brought me to N.O.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree or Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
6. I came to N.O. before Katrina. Yes or No
7. I believe Katrina changed Music in N.O.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree or Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
8. I believe Katrina had a negative impact on Music in N.O.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree or Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
Personal Comments:
After reviewing all of the surveys I collected, here are my findings:
Demographic Statistics:
- 25% were between ages 40-59
- 44% between 20-39 yrs old
- 13% under 20 yrs old
- 60% were male
- 40% were female
- 75% were white
- 25% were black
- 25% were New Orleans Natives
Statistics based on Likert scale responses:
- 100% said they were interested in Art.
- 94% said they were interested in Music.
- 50% said they perform music professionally.
- 75% said they play an instrument.
- 44% said that New Orleans’ Music scene was a major factor that brought there.
- 44% said that they came to New Orleans before Hurricane Katrina.
- 25% said that they believe Katrina Changed music in New Orleans.
- 19% said that they believe Katrina had a negative impact on New Orleans.