CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 24
Louisiana · East Baton Rouge Parish · 1,693 residents · 0.693 sq mi
Notable rankings
#55lowest young in LA27.5 yrs#133highest foreign-born in LA12.6%#176highest high poverty in LA36.3%#181lowest low income in LA$33,160TRACT SHAPE · East Baton Rouge Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 24 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,160. Population has fallen 27% since 2020, a loss of 624 residents. 23% 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 $187,500. At a median age of 27.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 47% less than the East Baton Rouge Parish median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 99%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,693
−27%since 2020
from 2,317 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,443 / sq mi
−27%since 2020
from 3,343 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
27.5
−15%since 2020
from 32.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$33,160
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $25,579 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,993
−12%since 2020
from $31,913 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 36.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
−34%since 2020
from 0.707 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
Manufacturing2.8%
Wholesale trade2.5%
Finance & insurance1.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
Construction0%
Retail trade0%
Education & health services0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$187,500
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $77,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$835
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $727 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
20.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 27.5% in 2020
79.5% rent
Vacancy rate
37.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 32.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 54.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
+86%since 2020
from 3.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic26.2%(606)
Black57.7%(1,336)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(168)
Asian7.9%(182)
Other1.1%(25)
Diversity Score73.4%(1,702)
2024
White, non-Hispanic27.4%(464)
Black60%(1,015)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(116)
Asian4.6%(78)
Other1.2%(20)
Diversity Score69.8%(1,182)
Diversity Score
70
−5%since 2020
from 73 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 76.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.5 min
−16%since 2020
from 22.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 70.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.2%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.5%
−10.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.3%
+13.6 ptssince 2020
from 60.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.9%
+15.5 ptssince 2020
from 25.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 55.5% in 2020
Female
50.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 44.5% in 2020
Foreign born
12.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
+21.8 ptssince 2020
from 70.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 82.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% 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 1,693 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 $33,160 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 $187,500, and the typical rent is about $835 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 23.1% 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 36.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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