CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2
Louisiana · Jefferson Davis Parish · 6,048 residents · 232.505 sq mi
Notable rankings
#81highest population in LA6,048#115lowest low density in LA26.01/sq mi#288lowest low poverty in LA9.6%#357lowest young in LA35.3 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Jefferson Davis Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 2 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,870. Population has grown 18% since 2020. Median home value is $218,600.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% 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
6,048
+18%since 2020
from 5,110 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
26 / sq mi
+18%since 2020
from 22 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.3
−3%since 2020
from 36.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$70,870
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $56,250 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,152
Unchangedsince 2020
from $27,150 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
−17%since 2020
from 0.434 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12.8%
Professional, scientific, technical12.8%
Information8.9%
Retail trade8%
Wholesale trade7.6%
Transportation & warehousing7.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
Construction1.6%
Manufacturing0.7%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$218,600
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $167,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 87.1% in 2020
6.1% rent
Vacancy rate
18.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.7%
+22.4 ptssince 2020
from 26.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+3%since 2020
from 3.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(3,979)
Black17.7%(906)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(129)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(96)
Diversity Score45.2%(2,307)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(4,911)
Black8.8%(531)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other10%(606)
Diversity Score40.4%(2,441)
Diversity Score
40
−11%since 2020
from 45 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 89.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.7 min
−18%since 2020
from 34.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
96.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 84.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% 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
0.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 56.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.3% in 2020
Female
49.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.9%
+20.1 ptssince 2020
from 64.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 91.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% 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 6,048 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 $70,870 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 $218,600.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 23.9% 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 9.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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