CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 40.22
Louisiana · East Baton Rouge Parish · 5,334 residents · 6.235 sq mi
Notable rankings
#22highest household income in LA$145,439#40lowest low poverty in LA3.1%#51highest broadband in LA98.4%#67highest rent in LA$1,708TRACT SHAPE · East Baton Rouge Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 40.22 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $145,439. Population has grown 16% since 2020. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $444,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents. Households here earn about 131% more than the East Baton Rouge Parish median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% 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
5,334
+16%since 2020
from 4,606 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
855 / sq mi
+16%since 2020
from 739 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
−8%since 2020
from 39.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$145,439
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $116,856 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,660
+26%since 2020
from $48,024 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 66.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
+2%since 2020
from 0.385 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.1%
Information5.8%
Other services4.6%
Finance & insurance4.3%
Retail trade3.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
Public administration3%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Education & health services1.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
Manufacturing0.4%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$444,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $347,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,708
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,222 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 74.5% in 2020
30.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+3%since 2020
from 3.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.6%(2,559)
Black20.1%(925)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(483)
Asian12.7%(584)
Other1.2%(55)
Diversity Score78%(3,591)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.7%(3,076)
Black18.1%(966)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(669)
Asian10.2%(544)
Other1.5%(79)
Diversity Score76%(4,056)
Diversity Score
76
−2%since 2020
from 78 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
60.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 47.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 93.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.3 min
−3%since 2020
from 24.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 85.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% 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
1.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 68.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 56.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.2% in 2020
Female
52.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 54.8% in 2020
Foreign born
15.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 93.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 76.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% 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 5,334 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 $145,439 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 $444,400, and the typical rent is about $1,708 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 60.0% 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 3.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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