CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 45.12
Louisiana · East Baton Rouge Parish · 2,480 residents · 1.532 sq mi
Notable rankings
#27highest household income in LA$138,508#46highest broadband in LA98.5%#66highest per-capita income in LA$65,691#155highest home value in LA$356,600TRACT SHAPE · East Baton Rouge Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 45.12 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $138,508. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $356,600. Households here earn about 120% more than the East Baton Rouge Parish median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% 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
2,480
+9%since 2020
from 2,269 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,619 / sq mi
+9%since 2020
from 1,481 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
−4%since 2020
from 39.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$138,508
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $83,289 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,691
+55%since 2020
from $42,413 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
82.3%
+28.4 ptssince 2020
from 53.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.404 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17%
Retail trade14.3%
Wholesale trade5.6%
Finance & insurance4.3%
Education & health services4.3%
Other services4.3%
Public administration4.3%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Manufacturing0.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
Construction0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$356,600
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $290,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,147
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,057 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 77.1% in 2020
13.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.7%
−11.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.5%
+21.8 ptssince 2020
from 27.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
−26%since 2020
from 3.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.8%(1,176)
Black37%(839)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(49)
Asian4.8%(110)
Other4.2%(95)
Diversity Score73.8%(1,674)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.3%(1,520)
Black24.2%(600)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(13)
Asian10.7%(266)
Other3.3%(81)
Diversity Score69.2%(1,715)
Diversity Score
69
−6%since 2020
from 74 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
49.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 41.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 95.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.0 min
+16%since 2020
from 22.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 80.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.1%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 63.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 54.4% in 2020
Female
47.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
Foreign born
6.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 93.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 94.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% 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 2,480 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 $138,508 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 $356,600, and the typical rent is about $1,147 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 49.6% 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 13.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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