CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 278.13
Louisiana · Jefferson Parish · 3,968 residents · 0.983 sq mi
Notable rankings
#90highest rent in LA$1,626#105highest foreign-born in LA14.4%#170highest home value in LA$349,800#267highest density in LA4,037/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Jefferson Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 278.13 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,280. Population has declined 6% since 2020. Median home value is $349,800.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,968
−6%since 2020
from 4,229 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,037 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 4,302 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.6
−1%since 2020
from 44.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$72,280
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $65,986 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,330
+11%since 2020
from $36,449 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2020
from 35.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
−12%since 2020
from 0.458 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.2%
Finance & insurance8.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
Other services3.4%
Wholesale trade2.9%
Public administration2.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Retail trade1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Manufacturing0.6%
Construction0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$349,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $307,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,626
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,189 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.0%
−18.3 ptssince 2020
from 76.4% in 2020
42.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 42.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+4%since 2020
from 4.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic39.1%(1,655)
Black46.4%(1,962)
Hispanic / Latino4%(171)
Asian9.8%(414)
Other0.6%(27)
Diversity Score77.5%(3,279)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.2%(2,071)
Black33.5%(1,330)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(182)
Asian7.4%(295)
Other2.3%(90)
Diversity Score75.9%(3,011)
Diversity Score
76
−2%since 2020
from 78 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.4%
−12.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 90.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.6 min
+4%since 2020
from 27.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.0%
−12.7 ptssince 2020
from 86.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 55.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 36.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 53.3% in 2020
Female
54.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
Foreign born
14.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.6%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 98.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 77.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% 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 3,968 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 $72,280 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 $349,800, and the typical rent is about $1,626 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 35.4% 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 13.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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