CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 42.05
Louisiana · East Baton Rouge Parish · 5,981 residents · 1.857 sq mi
Notable rankings
#59lowest low rent burden in LA5.7%#83highest population in LA5,981#301highest high poverty in LA28.8%#305lowest young in LA34.5 yrsTRACT SHAPE · East Baton Rouge Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 42.05 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,322. Population has declined 8% since 2020. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $158,300. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% 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
5,981
−8%since 2020
from 6,505 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,221 / sq mi
−8%since 2020
from 3,503 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.5
−17%since 2020
from 41.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$63,322
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $67,163 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,082
−17%since 2020
from $30,125 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 42.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.8%
+27.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
+8%since 2020
from 0.329 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.4%
Finance & insurance13.6%
Retail trade12%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
Wholesale trade4%
Education & health services3.3%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
Other services1.7%
Public administration1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$158,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $130,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$971
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $952 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 84.2% in 2020
21.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.4%
+16.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
5.7%
−14.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+29%since 2020
from 1.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic13%(846)
Black86.9%(5,650)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score28.6%(1,859)
2024
White, non-Hispanic10.1%(602)
Black88.9%(5,319)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(55)
Asian0%(1)
Other0.1%(4)
Diversity Score24.9%(1,487)
Diversity Score
25
−13%since 2020
from 29 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 88.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.7 min
+5%since 2020
from 23.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 82.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% 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%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
20.8%
+15.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 76.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
Female
55.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 51.3% in 2020
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 87.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 99.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% 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 5,981 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 $63,322 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 $158,300, and the typical rent is about $971 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 21.7% 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 28.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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