CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 501
Louisiana · Assumption Parish · 3,293 residents · 54.784 sq mi
Notable rankings
#17lowest low rent burden in LA#1006 US0.0%#237lowest low density in LA60.11/sq mi#263lowest low home value in LA$118,100#286lowest low broadband in LA78.3%TRACT SHAPE · Assumption Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 501 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,731. Population has fallen 16% since 2020, a loss of 627 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $118,100.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,293
−16%since 2020
from 3,920 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
60 / sq mi
−16%since 2020
from 72 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
+8%since 2020
from 38.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$43,731
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $37,718 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,838
+3%since 2020
from $28,004 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.559
+3%since 2020
from 0.541 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.5%
Wholesale trade12.1%
Retail trade11.9%
Finance & insurance8.6%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
Other services5.9%
Public administration3.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
Construction0.2%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$118,100
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $139,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 75.2% in 2020
15.6% rent
Vacancy rate
15.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−20.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
−27%since 2020
from 3.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.1%(1,415)
Black58.4%(2,288)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(202)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(15)
Diversity Score65.8%(2,579)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40.3%(1,326)
Black54%(1,778)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(139)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other1.2%(38)
Diversity Score68%(2,241)
Diversity Score
68
+3%since 2020
from 66 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 74.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.6 min
−19%since 2020
from 30.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 89.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% 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
13.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 58.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 29.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
Female
51.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
Foreign born
0.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.2%
−14.6 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 71.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 93.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−2.2 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 3,293 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 $43,731 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 $118,100.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 20.7% 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 13.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Census Tract 506Census Tract 503Census Tract 504Census Tract 502.01Census Tract 505Census Tract 502.02DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024