CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 301.05
Louisiana · Ascension Parish · 6,786 residents · 6.973 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1lowest low rent burden in LA#100 US0.0%#42highest population in LA6,786#148highest rent in LA$1,493#198lowest young in LA32.7 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Ascension Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 301.05 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $85,746. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $258,900. At a median age of 32.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,786
+15%since 2020
from 5,913 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
973 / sq mi
+15%since 2020
from 848 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.7
+4%since 2020
from 31.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$85,746
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $94,286 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,870
−4%since 2020
from $35,178 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 61.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
+18%since 2020
from 0.349 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11%
Information8.8%
Retail trade7.1%
Other services4.1%
Public administration4.1%
Finance & insurance2.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
Manufacturing1.2%
Construction0.6%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$258,900
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $225,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,493
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $862 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 90.6% in 2020
10.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−39.3 ptssince 2020
from 39.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+26%since 2020
from 2.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(4,640)
Black16.3%(965)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(266)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other0.5%(32)
Diversity Score44.4%(2,628)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(5,637)
Black3.9%(266)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(624)
Asian0.4%(26)
Other3.4%(233)
Diversity Score37.3%(2,534)
Diversity Score
37
−16%since 2020
from 44 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 32.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 90.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.5 min
−17%since 2020
from 36.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 93.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.5%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 79.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
Female
49.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 86.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 97.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 6,786 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $85,746 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $258,900, and the typical rent is about $1,493 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.4% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 12.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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