CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 243
Louisiana · Jefferson Parish · 2,672 residents · 0.957 sq mi
Notable rankings
#198highest foreign-born in LA9.7%#231highest WFH in LA12.9%#286highest rent burden in LA60.1%#288highest education in LA38.7%TRACT SHAPE · Jefferson Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 243 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,558. Population has declined 4% since 2020. Median home value is $267,900.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% 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
2,672
−4%since 2020
from 2,779 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,792 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 2,904 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.7
−7%since 2020
from 41.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$71,558
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $62,243 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,452
+6%since 2020
from $39,189 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 42.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
−2%since 2020
from 0.402 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.9%
Retail trade8.3%
Other services8.1%
Public administration7.1%
Wholesale trade4.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
Finance & insurance1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$267,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $212,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,226
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $826 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 53.6% in 2020
40.7% rent
Vacancy rate
16.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 55.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+10%since 2020
from 3.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.4%(1,956)
Black13.3%(369)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(366)
Asian3.2%(88)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.6%(1,628)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(1,913)
Black7.9%(210)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(370)
Asian2.2%(58)
Other4.5%(121)
Diversity Score57.4%(1,535)
Diversity Score
57
−2%since 2020
from 59 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
38.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 40.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 92.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.7 min
−13%since 2020
from 23.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.6%
−16.3 ptssince 2020
from 86.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 74.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
Female
47.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
Foreign born
9.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 86.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 82.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% 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 2,672 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 $71,558 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 $267,900, and the typical rent is about $1,226 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 38.7% 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 13.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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