CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 46.05
Louisiana · East Baton Rouge Parish · 7,128 residents · 10.956 sq mi
Notable rankings
#9lowest low poverty in LA#1933 US1.4%#28highest population in LA7,128#28highest household income in LA$138,190#109highest rent in LA$1,587TRACT SHAPE · East Baton Rouge Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 46.05 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $138,190. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $264,100. Poverty is rare here, at 1.4% of residents. Households here earn about 119% more than the East Baton Rouge Parish median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% 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
7,128
Unchangedsince 2020
from 7,102 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
651 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 648 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.5
+15%since 2020
from 33.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$138,190
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $90,446 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,983
+58%since 2020
from $32,994 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 57.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
+4%since 2020
from 0.365 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.2%
Public administration11.4%
Wholesale trade9.2%
Finance & insurance8.8%
Retail trade6.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
Information6%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
Education & health services2.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
Manufacturing0.3%
Construction0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$264,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $214,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,587
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,060 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
95.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 87.9% in 2020
4.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.0%
−59.6 ptssince 2020
from 75.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−19%since 2020
from 2.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.4%(4,218)
Black35.1%(2,492)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(129)
Asian0.3%(18)
Other3.4%(245)
Diversity Score65.3%(4,640)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.6%(3,892)
Black37.7%(2,684)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(85)
Asian1.5%(108)
Other5%(359)
Diversity Score69.6%(4,964)
Diversity Score
70
+7%since 2020
from 65 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.4%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 90.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.6 min
+7%since 2020
from 25.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−14.1 ptssince 2020
from 94.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% 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
1.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 72.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 53.9% in 2020
Female
45.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.1% in 2020
Foreign born
1.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.8%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 96.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 92.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% 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 7,128 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 $138,190 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 $264,100, and the typical rent is about $1,587 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 40.4% 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 1.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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