CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 206
Louisiana · Jefferson Parish · 4,991 residents · 1.357 sq mi
Notable rankings
#5highest foreign-born in LA38.6%#43highest rent burden in LA#1785 US80.8%#51lowest young in LA27.4 yrs#171lowest low education in LA9.5%TRACT SHAPE · Jefferson Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 206 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,512. Population has declined 4% since 2020. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 27.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 29.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Jefferson Parish median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
32% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,991
−4%since 2020
from 5,212 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,678 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 3,841 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
27.4
−8%since 2020
from 29.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$36,512
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $42,070 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,157
−48%since 2020
from $31,273 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
+12%since 2020
from 0.400 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade24.6%
Information9.1%
Finance & insurance4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
Retail trade4%
Other services3.9%
Public administration3.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
Manufacturing2.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
Construction0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,369
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,001 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
32.1%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
67.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
80.8%
+36.0 ptssince 2020
from 44.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.9%(305)
Black40%(2,086)
Hispanic / Latino52.8%(2,752)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(69)
Diversity Score69.7%(3,632)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.6%(331)
Black32.2%(1,609)
Hispanic / Latino58.9%(2,939)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other2%(99)
Diversity Score68.1%(3,397)
Diversity Score
68
−2%since 2020
from 70 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 66.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.1 min
+7%since 2020
from 25.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 46.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
46.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 42.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
17.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 74.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
Female
51.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
Foreign born
38.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 40.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
27.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 34.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 64.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
45.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
54.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% 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 4,991 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 $36,512 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,369 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 9.5% 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 29.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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