CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 38.09
Louisiana · East Baton Rouge Parish · 2,590 residents · 1.295 sq mi
Notable rankings
#35highest education in LA73.1%#41highest per-capita income in LA$74,254#133lowest low poverty in LA5.9%#158highest rent in LA$1,471TRACT SHAPE · East Baton Rouge Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 38.09 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,578. Population has declined 12% since 2020. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $290,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents. Households here earn about 29% more than the East Baton Rouge Parish median.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
73% 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
2,590
−12%since 2020
from 2,954 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,000 / sq mi
−12%since 2020
from 2,281 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
+1%since 2020
from 34.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$81,578
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $81,827 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$74,254
+25%since 2020
from $59,474 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.543
+4%since 2020
from 0.520 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.7%
Information8%
Wholesale trade7.8%
Public administration6%
Retail trade3.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
Finance & insurance1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$290,600
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $197,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,471
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,210 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 64.4% in 2020
41.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.7%
+17.9 ptssince 2020
from 37.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+47%since 2020
from 2.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.1%(2,041)
Black19.6%(580)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(135)
Asian0.7%(22)
Other6%(176)
Diversity Score59.8%(1,766)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(2,066)
Black6%(155)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(186)
Asian3%(78)
Other4.1%(105)
Diversity Score44.1%(1,141)
Diversity Score
44
−26%since 2020
from 60 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
73.1%
+18.2 ptssince 2020
from 54.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.9%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 99.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.4 min
+19%since 2020
from 17.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 82.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% 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
7.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 73.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 60.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 56.5% in 2020
Female
48.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 43.5% in 2020
Foreign born
6.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 95.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 99.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+1.8 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 2,590 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 $81,578 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 $290,600, and the typical rent is about $1,471 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 73.1% 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 5.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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