CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 309
Louisiana · Iberia Parish · 3,083 residents · 0.537 sq mi
Notable rankings
#32highest high poverty in LA#550 US55.8%#38lowest low income in LA#517 US$20,529#72lowest short commute in LA15.3 min#94lowest low home value in LA$84,400TRACT SHAPE · Iberia Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 309 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,529. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 29.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 55.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 64% less than the Iberia Parish median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
33% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,083
+5%since 2020
from 2,935 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,741 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 5,466 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
29.9
−1%since 2020
from 30.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$20,529
−46%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $31,466 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,735
−3%since 2020
from $15,173 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
55.8%
+19.4 ptssince 2020
from 36.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.543
+22%since 2020
from 0.446 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information39%
Finance & insurance7.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
Retail trade7.5%
Wholesale trade5.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
Construction2.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$84,400
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$710
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $642 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
33.2%
−14.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
66.8% rent
Vacancy rate
24.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.9%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 51.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic25%(735)
Black71.1%(2,088)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(45)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(67)
Diversity Score53.8%(1,579)
2024
White, non-Hispanic25.5%(787)
Black66.7%(2,057)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(120)
Asian3.2%(98)
Other0.7%(21)
Diversity Score60.9%(1,877)
Diversity Score
61
+13%since 2020
from 54 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 73.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
15.3 min
−23%since 2020
from 19.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
97.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 86.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
41.7%
+17.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
27.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 52.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 44.0% in 2020
Female
58.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 56.0% in 2020
Foreign born
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 71.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 93.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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 3,083 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 $20,529 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 $84,400, and the typical rent is about $710 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 8.4% 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 55.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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