CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 217
Louisiana · Caddo Parish · 1,810 residents · 1.106 sq mi
Notable rankings
#8lowest low home value in LA#315 US$42,700#96lowest low education in LA7.4%#203lowest low income in LA$34,483#284highest high poverty in LA29.5%TRACT SHAPE · Caddo Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 217 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,483. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $42,700. The poverty rate of 29.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Caddo Parish median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,810
+5%since 2020
from 1,721 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,637 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 1,556 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.8
−9%since 2020
from 42.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$34,483
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $25,809 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,032
+4%since 2020
from $14,426 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
+17.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 37.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
−10%since 2020
from 0.478 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade22.4%
Finance & insurance19.1%
Professional, scientific, technical16.7%
Information14.6%
Retail trade3.5%
Education & health services2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$42,700
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $56,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$898
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $847 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
26.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
73.1% rent
Vacancy rate
26.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.7%
−16.0 ptssince 2020
from 56.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
−44%since 2020
from 2.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic31%(533)
Black60.8%(1,047)
Hispanic / Latino7%(120)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0.9%(16)
Diversity Score66.1%(1,138)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.8%(720)
Black59.2%(1,071)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(19)
Diversity Score61.4%(1,112)
Diversity Score
61
−7%since 2020
from 66 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 66.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.5 min
+23%since 2020
from 20.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 73.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% 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
19.2%
−16.5 ptssince 2020
from 35.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 43.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.3%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
4.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
58.1%
+15.0 ptssince 2020
from 43.1% in 2020
Female
41.9%
−15.0 ptssince 2020
from 56.9% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.6%
+21.2 ptssince 2020
from 60.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 97.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% 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 1,810 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 $34,483 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 $42,700, and the typical rent is about $898 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 7.4% 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 29.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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