CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 40.28
Louisiana · East Baton Rouge Parish · 4,043 residents · 0.879 sq mi
Notable rankings
#34lowest young in LA#1725 US24.4 yrs#82highest foreign-born in LA16.8%#191highest high poverty in LA35.4%#231highest density in LA4,600/sq miTRACT SHAPE · East Baton Rouge Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 40.28 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,037. Population has grown 18% since 2020. Median home value is $190,800. At a median age of 24.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 35.4% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 24.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,043
+18%since 2020
from 3,428 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,600 / sq mi
+18%since 2020
from 3,900 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
24.4
−10%since 2020
from 27.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$49,037
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $44,745 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,274
−24%since 2020
from $26,614 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 26.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 30.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
−6%since 2020
from 0.461 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.1%
Wholesale trade8.8%
Retail trade6.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
Other services2.1%
Public administration2.1%
Education & health services0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$190,800
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $180,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,277
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $944 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
22.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.2% in 2020
77.5% rent
Vacancy rate
20.6%
−10.3 ptssince 2020
from 30.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
54.7%
+28.7 ptssince 2020
from 26.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 36.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
−4%since 2020
from 4.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.3%(1,450)
Black30.9%(1,060)
Hispanic / Latino25.2%(863)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(55)
Diversity Score82.7%(2,836)
2024
White, non-Hispanic22%(891)
Black41.9%(1,693)
Hispanic / Latino29.3%(1,184)
Asian5.6%(228)
Other1.2%(47)
Diversity Score85.9%(3,472)
Diversity Score
86
+4%since 2020
from 83 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 41.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.9%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 90.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.6 min
−14%since 2020
from 23.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.8%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 80.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−11.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.3%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 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
28.1%
+27.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 78.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
Female
46.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
Foreign born
16.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 21.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.0%
+15.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 88.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 72.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.6% 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 4,043 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 $49,037 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 $190,800, and the typical rent is about $1,277 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 33.0% 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 35.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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