CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 237
Louisiana · Jefferson Parish · 1,710 residents · 0.424 sq mi
Notable rankings
#19lowest low rent in LA#456 US$472#257lowest short commute in LA18.9 min#268highest density in LA4,033/sq mi#275lowest low income in LA$38,083TRACT SHAPE · Jefferson Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 237 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,083. Population has declined 15% since 2020. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $154,500. Households here earn about 42% less than the Jefferson Parish median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% 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
1,710
−15%since 2020
from 2,007 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,033 / sq mi
−15%since 2020
from 4,733 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
−10%since 2020
from 45.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$38,083
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $34,844 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,951
+15%since 2020
from $23,493 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.538
+13%since 2020
from 0.477 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.4%
Wholesale trade9.3%
Finance & insurance8.7%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
Other services1.5%
Retail trade1%
Construction0.9%
Manufacturing0.9%
Public administration0.6%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$154,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $113,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$472
−54%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $840 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.7%
+14.5 ptssince 2020
from 61.2% in 2020
24.3% rent
Vacancy rate
18.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.6%
−27.4 ptssince 2020
from 59.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+24%since 2020
from 3.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.1%(23)
Black89.8%(1,803)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(113)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(68)
Diversity Score23.6%(473)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7%(119)
Black83.7%(1,432)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(143)
Asian0.9%(15)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score35.9%(613)
Diversity Score
36
+52%since 2020
from 24 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
−12.6 ptssince 2020
from 27.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 78.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.9%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.9 min
−1%since 2020
from 19.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 79.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% 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
23.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 54.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.7%
−14.0 ptssince 2020
from 39.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 42.9% in 2020
Female
50.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 57.1% in 2020
Foreign born
5.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 25.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.0%
+17.7 ptssince 2020
from 63.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 92.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% 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 1,710 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 $38,083 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 $154,500, and the typical rent is about $472 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 11.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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