CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 242.02
Louisiana · Jefferson Parish · 5,222 residents · 2.763 sq mi
Notable rankings
#32highest foreign-born in LA24.3%#77highest per-capita income in LA$63,118#81highest education in LA62.3%#98highest rent in LA$1,605TRACT SHAPE · Jefferson Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 242.02 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $89,118. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $172,200. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 37% more than the Jefferson Parish median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,222
+4%since 2020
from 5,024 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,890 / sq mi
+4%since 2020
from 1,818 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.1
+4%since 2020
from 31.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$89,118
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $70,139 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,118
+30%since 2020
from $48,738 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.317
−15%since 2020
from 0.375 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.4%
Retail trade8.2%
Finance & insurance5.3%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
Manufacturing3.4%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
Wholesale trade1.1%
Other services1%
Public administration1%
Construction0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$172,200
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $152,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,605
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,296 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
6.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
93.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.9%
−13.6 ptssince 2020
from 37.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−11%since 2020
from 2.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.8%(2,452)
Black33.4%(1,677)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(379)
Asian5.8%(290)
Other4.5%(226)
Diversity Score79.9%(4,015)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.7%(2,021)
Black30.4%(1,586)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(753)
Asian13%(680)
Other3.5%(182)
Diversity Score89.9%(4,693)
Diversity Score
90
+12%since 2020
from 80 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
62.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 70.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 99.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.0%
−13.7 ptssince 2020
from 44.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.1 min
−18%since 2020
from 22.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.5%
−14.4 ptssince 2020
from 86.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% 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
2.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
83.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 75.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
68.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 67.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 45.2% in 2020
Female
49.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 54.8% in 2020
Foreign born
24.3%
+14.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 95.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.8%
−19.0 ptssince 2020
from 86.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% 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 5,222 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 $89,118 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 $172,200, and the typical rent is about $1,605 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 62.3% 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 8.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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