CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 238
Louisiana · Jefferson Parish · 3,651 residents · 0.664 sq mi
Notable rankings
#110highest foreign-born in LA14.1%#171highest rent burden in LA66.6%#176highest density in LA5,498/sq mi#248highest home value in LA$295,500TRACT SHAPE · Jefferson Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 238 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,261. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $295,500. Households here earn about 26% less than the Jefferson Parish median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,651
+4%since 2020
from 3,509 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,498 / sq mi
+4%since 2020
from 5,285 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
−3%since 2020
from 40.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$48,261
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $44,119 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,807
+18%since 2020
from $35,356 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 35.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.521
+8%since 2020
from 0.483 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.9%
Other services11.8%
Wholesale trade11.5%
Public administration9.4%
Finance & insurance6.5%
Retail trade4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
Education & health services2.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
Construction0.5%
Manufacturing0.5%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$295,500
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $184,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,044
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $863 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
49.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 21.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.6%
+21.8 ptssince 2020
from 44.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
+46%since 2020
from 4.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.4%(1,732)
Black37.7%(1,323)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(241)
Asian2.3%(82)
Other3.7%(131)
Diversity Score75.9%(2,665)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.7%(2,105)
Black22.6%(825)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(526)
Asian1.7%(61)
Other3.7%(134)
Diversity Score74.3%(2,712)
Diversity Score
74
−2%since 2020
from 76 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 84.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.6 min
−18%since 2020
from 26.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 73.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% 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
10.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 60.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 38.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 52.9% in 2020
Female
50.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
Foreign born
14.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 78.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 91.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% 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 3,651 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 $48,261 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 $295,500, and the typical rent is about $1,044 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.3% 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 17.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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