CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 205.16
Louisiana · Jefferson Parish · 5,073 residents · 0.464 sq mi
Notable rankings
#21highest foreign-born in LA28.5%#29highest density in LA10,933/sq mi#181highest population in LA5,073#369highest high poverty in LA25.9%TRACT SHAPE · Jefferson Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 205.16 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,853. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $215,000. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Jefferson Parish median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,073
+4%since 2020
from 4,877 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
10,933 / sq mi
+4%since 2020
from 10,511 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.5
−3%since 2020
from 36.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$44,853
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $27,081 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,017
−14%since 2020
from $24,577 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.9%
+22.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
+10%since 2020
from 0.436 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.7%
Wholesale trade14.9%
Retail trade6.9%
Finance & insurance2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Manufacturing0.9%
Construction0.5%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$215,000
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $196,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,057
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $895 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 64.4% in 2020
42.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.9%
+27.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
−34%since 2020
from 7.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic33.5%(1,636)
Black17%(827)
Hispanic / Latino47%(2,294)
Asian1.2%(57)
Other1.3%(63)
Diversity Score79.6%(3,884)
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.8%(1,513)
Black17.4%(881)
Hispanic / Latino41.6%(2,108)
Asian8.2%(418)
Other3%(153)
Diversity Score87.6%(4,442)
Diversity Score
88
+10%since 2020
from 80 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 77.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.9 min
−6%since 2020
from 23.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.6%
−16.6 ptssince 2020
from 87.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 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
17.8%
−17.7 ptssince 2020
from 35.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 58.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.2%
−14.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 25.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 51.6% in 2020
Female
53.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
Foreign born
28.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 28.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 26.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.4%
+29.9 ptssince 2020
from 53.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
61.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 63.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
31.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 36.4% 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 5,073 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 $44,853 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 $215,000, and the typical rent is about $1,057 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 15.1% 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 25.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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