CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 256
Louisiana · Jefferson Parish · 1,535 residents · 0.391 sq mi
Notable rankings
#80highest foreign-born in LA16.8%#270highest home value in LA$286,500#279highest density in LA3,926/sq mi#281lowest short commute in LA19.3 minTRACT SHAPE · Jefferson Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 256 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,914. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $286,500.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% 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
1,535
+10%since 2020
from 1,394 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,926 / sq mi
+10%since 2020
from 3,565 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.5
−11%since 2020
from 43.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$64,914
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $56,979 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,574
+2%since 2020
from $32,800 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 41.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
−6%since 2020
from 0.433 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.2%
Information7.3%
Other services6.7%
Public administration6.7%
Retail trade5.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
Finance & insurance3.9%
Education & health services3.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
Manufacturing2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Construction0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$286,500
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $195,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,145
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $980 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 54.7% in 2020
50.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+29%since 2020
from 3.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Census Tract 256 on RentDataNow
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.1%(838)
Black29.8%(416)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(94)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(46)
Diversity Score68%(948)
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.8%(749)
Black13.6%(209)
Hispanic / Latino30.5%(468)
Asian1.8%(27)
Other5.3%(82)
Diversity Score80.9%(1,242)
Diversity Score
81
+19%since 2020
from 68 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 28.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 89.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.3 min
−20%since 2020
from 24.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+14.2 ptssince 2020
from 67.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% 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
15.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 64.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 44.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.6% in 2020
Female
56.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
Foreign born
16.8%
+15.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2020
from 73.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.7%
−22.9 ptssince 2020
from 95.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.5%
+21.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper
Places similar to Census Tract 256
Census Tract 95.11
Pop 1,645
Census Tract 101.06
Pop 1,819
Census Tract 428.01
Pop 2,103
Census Tract 507.03
Pop 2,123
Places similar to Census Tract 256Head to head
Compare Census Tract 256 to nearby tracts
CENSUS TRACT 256 VS
Census Tract 259
Income$60,488−7%
Home value$352,700+23%
Population3,574+133%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 256 VS
Census Tract 253
Income$78,864+21%
Home value$313,100+9%
Population2,118+38%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 256 VS
Census Tract 255
Income$28,451−56%
Home value$149,600−48%
Population3,112+103%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 256 VS
Census Tract 257
Income$24,896−62%
Home value$174,600−39%
Population1,374−10%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 1,535 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 $64,914 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 $286,500, and the typical rent is about $1,145 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.9% 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 17.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
Keep going
Explore from here
Containing area
Jefferson ParishOther census tracts in Jefferson Parish
Census Tract 275.01Census Tract 278.06Census Tract 277.01Census Tract 252.02Census Tract 270Census Tract 205.02Census Tract 280Census Tract 278.16Census Tract 296Census Tract 284Census Tract 242.02Census Tract 236Census Tract 205.16Census Tract 206Census Tract 276.01Census Tract 278.12DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024