CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 278.15
Louisiana · Jefferson Parish · 2,288 residents · 1.107 sq mi
Notable rankings
#56highest commute in LA39.1 min#81highest household income in LA$110,709#135highest foreign-born in LA12.6%#231highest per-capita income in LA$45,596TRACT SHAPE · Jefferson Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 278.15 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,709. Population has fallen 18% since 2020, a loss of 498 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $225,000. Households here earn about 70% more than the Jefferson Parish median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% 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
2,288
−18%since 2020
from 2,786 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,067 / sq mi
−18%since 2020
from 2,517 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.7
+19%since 2020
from 34.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$110,709
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$45,596
−12%since 2020
from $51,526 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.2%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−13.7 ptssince 2020
from 23.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.636
+1%since 2020
from 0.628 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance10.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.5%
Retail trade5.8%
Wholesale trade4.6%
Information1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$225,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $182,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,284
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,022 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
37.9%
−11.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
62.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.5%
−48.5 ptssince 2020
from 55.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.2%(62)
Black90.1%(2,511)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(69)
Asian4.5%(124)
Other0.7%(20)
Diversity Score23.1%(643)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.9%(89)
Black88.2%(2,017)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(51)
Asian5%(114)
Other0.7%(17)
Diversity Score27.3%(624)
Diversity Score
27
+18%since 2020
from 23 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 90.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
39.1 min
+48%since 2020
from 26.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 74.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% 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%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 57.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.9%
+37.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
57.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 60.9% in 2020
Female
42.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 39.1% in 2020
Foreign born
12.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.4%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.2%
+20.6 ptssince 2020
from 70.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 87.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% 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 2,288 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 $110,709 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 $225,000, and the typical rent is about $1,284 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 20.6% 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 9.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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