CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 306
Louisiana · Ascension Parish · 6,635 residents · 26.21 sq mi
Notable rankings
#48highest population in LA6,635#125highest household income in LA$101,205#168highest WFH in LA15.3%#173highest broadband in LA95.7%TRACT SHAPE · Ascension Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 306 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,205. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $281,900. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,635
+11%since 2020
from 5,953 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
253 / sq mi
+11%since 2020
from 227 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.0
−12%since 2020
from 38.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$101,205
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $69,258 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,792
+24%since 2020
from $33,612 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
−6%since 2020
from 0.450 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance16.6%
Professional, scientific, technical16.6%
Retail trade16.6%
Information13.2%
Wholesale trade9.1%
Other services8.3%
Public administration7.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Manufacturing0.5%
Construction0.2%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$281,900
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $133,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 77.0% in 2020
15.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.6%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+45%since 2020
from 1.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.9%(3,623)
Black26.1%(1,554)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(316)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other7.5%(449)
Diversity Score69.1%(4,115)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.1%(3,325)
Black34.9%(2,317)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(901)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(92)
Diversity Score76%(5,045)
Diversity Score
76
+10%since 2020
from 69 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 26.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 89.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.6 min
−14%since 2020
from 26.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 73.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.3%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% 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
0.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 62.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.6%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
Female
51.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 52.9% in 2020
Foreign born
7.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 82.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 93.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% 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 6,635 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 $101,205 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 $281,900.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 18.2% 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 12.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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