CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 36.03
Louisiana · East Baton Rouge Parish · 2,330 residents · 0.775 sq mi
Notable rankings
#159lowest low broadband in LA73.4%#168highest foreign-born in LA11.1%#325lowest low home value in LA$133,600#332lowest low income in LA$41,480TRACT SHAPE · East Baton Rouge Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 36.03 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,480. Population has declined 6% since 2020. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $133,600. The poverty rate of 26.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the East Baton Rouge Parish median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,330
−6%since 2020
from 2,480 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,006 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 3,200 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.9
+34%since 2020
from 26.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$41,480
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $31,042 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,794
+27%since 2020
from $18,748 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 28.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
+5%since 2020
from 0.467 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12.8%
Professional, scientific, technical12.8%
Information12.4%
Retail trade9.8%
Transportation & warehousing7.7%
Wholesale trade4.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
Other services1.4%
Public administration0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$133,600
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $104,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$938
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $703 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
53.0% rent
Vacancy rate
20.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 22.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.5%
−18.4 ptssince 2020
from 73.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
−4%since 2020
from 3.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic11%(274)
Black77.3%(1,916)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(226)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other2.1%(52)
Diversity Score47.8%(1,185)
2024
White, non-Hispanic14.2%(331)
Black67%(1,561)
Hispanic / Latino16.6%(386)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(52)
Diversity Score62.9%(1,465)
Diversity Score
63
+32%since 2020
from 48 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.3%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 95.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.0 min
−18%since 2020
from 26.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.9%
+19.1 ptssince 2020
from 60.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 28.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% 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
14.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 65.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 40.3% in 2020
Female
59.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 59.7% in 2020
Foreign born
11.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.4%
+12.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 78.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 90.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% 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 2,330 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 $41,480 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 $133,600, and the typical rent is about $938 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 15.4% 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 26.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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