CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 40.27
Louisiana · East Baton Rouge Parish · 1,568 residents · 3.03 sq mi
Notable rankings
#2highest per-capita income in LA#522 US$140,876#6highest home value in LA$920,200#6highest old in LA#1590 US60.8 yrs#19highest household income in LA$151,750TRACT SHAPE · East Baton Rouge Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 40.27 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $151,750. Population has fallen 16% since 2020, a loss of 292 residents. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $920,200. With a median age of 60.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 141% more than the East Baton Rouge Parish median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,568
−16%since 2020
from 1,860 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
517 / sq mi
−16%since 2020
from 614 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
60.8
+11%since 2020
from 54.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$151,750
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $188,182 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$140,876
+25%since 2020
from $112,860 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 86.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.531
+20%since 2020
from 0.444 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.2%
Public administration6.9%
Wholesale trade6.1%
Information3.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
Finance & insurance2.4%
Retail trade1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
Education & health services0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$920,200
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $495,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 95.8% in 2020
1.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
+130%since 2020
from 2.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.6%(1,295)
Black11.9%(222)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(64)
Asian14.4%(267)
Other0.6%(12)
Diversity Score59.9%(1,114)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(1,373)
Black2.8%(44)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(87)
Asian1.1%(17)
Other3%(47)
Diversity Score28.5%(448)
Diversity Score
29
−52%since 2020
from 60 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
73.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 69.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 99.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
38.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 44.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.7 min
−3%since 2020
from 21.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.5%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 93.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.5%
+13.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.5%
−18.6 ptssince 2020
from 62.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
79.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 71.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 45.9% in 2020
Female
49.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 54.1% in 2020
Foreign born
5.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 98.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.9%
+17.0 ptssince 2020
from 78.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% 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 1,568 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 $151,750 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 $920,200.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 73.0% 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 2.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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