CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 252
Louisiana · Caddo Parish · 1,111 residents · 0.55 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 252 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,338. Population has grown 44% since 2020. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $27,500. With a median age of 59.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 72% less than the Caddo Parish median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,111
+44%since 2020
from 773 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,020 / sq mi
+44%since 2020
from 1,405 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
59.2
−6%since 2020
from 62.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$14,338
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $16,509 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$154,627
+922%since 2020
from $15,133 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
2.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
58.4%
+18.6 ptssince 2020
from 39.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.630
+20%since 2020
from 0.526 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing41.7%
Information25%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$27,500
−60%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $56,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$621
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $444 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
19.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
80.3% rent
Vacancy rate
28.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 32.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 25.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 61.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−44%since 2020
from 3.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic8.4%(65)
Black90.7%(701)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.8%(6)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score21.3%(165)
2024
White, non-Hispanic10.5%(117)
Black89%(989)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score24.6%(273)
Diversity Score
25
+15%since 2020
from 21 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
2.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 71.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.7 min
−29%since 2020
from 26.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
26.4%
−41.4 ptssince 2020
from 67.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.7%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% 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
44.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
75.3%
+74.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
33.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
59.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.8% in 2020
Female
40.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 30.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.8%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
49.1%
+23.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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 1,111 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 $14,338 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 $27,500, and the typical rent is about $621 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 2.1% 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 58.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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