CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 28.01
Louisiana · East Baton Rouge Parish · 4,840 residents · 1.155 sq mi
Notable rankings
#2highest high poverty in LA#85 US74.9%#4lowest young in LA#185 US19.6 yrs#5lowest low income in LA#52 US$12,235#25highest education in LA76.3%TRACT SHAPE · East Baton Rouge Parish, LA
The short version
The census tract has more than doubled in size since 2020, adding 2,469 residents. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 19.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 74.9% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Younger
median age 19.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
7% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,840
+104%since 2020
from 2,371 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,190 / sq mi
+104%since 2020
from 2,053 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
19.6
−5%since 2020
from 20.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$7,135
−43%since 2020
from $12,496 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
74.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 68.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.680
−8%since 2020
from 0.743 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.1%
Other services2.7%
Retail trade2.1%
Public administration1.9%
Finance & insurance1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$229,200
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,007
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $810 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
6.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
93.3% rent
Vacancy rate
56.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 57.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.0%
+40.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.5%
−33.4 ptssince 2020
from 67.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.3%(1,312)
Black25%(593)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(74)
Asian13.6%(322)
Other3%(70)
Diversity Score76.4%(1,811)
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.2%(2,189)
Black33.1%(1,601)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(392)
Asian8.7%(422)
Other4.9%(236)
Diversity Score83.7%(4,050)
Diversity Score
84
+10%since 2020
from 76 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
76.3%
−21.9 ptssince 2020
from 98.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.4%
−12.6 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
60.5%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 70.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
15.2 min
+17%since 2020
from 13.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
45.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 51.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
35.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 33.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
25.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 21.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.9%
−15.5 ptssince 2020
from 60.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.5%
−13.0 ptssince 2020
from 33.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.3%
−19.0 ptssince 2020
from 63.2% in 2020
Female
55.7%
+19.0 ptssince 2020
from 36.8% in 2020
Foreign born
16.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 75.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 75.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% 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 4,840 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $229,200, and the typical rent is about $1,007 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 76.3% 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 74.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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