CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 278.18
Louisiana · Jefferson Parish · 3,274 residents · 1.566 sq mi
Notable rankings
#6highest rent burden in LA#199 US100.0%#44highest household income in LA$125,500#81highest foreign-born in LA16.8%#114highest broadband in LA97.0%TRACT SHAPE · Jefferson Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 278.18 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,500. Population has declined 10% since 2020. Median home value is $349,700. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 92% more than the Jefferson Parish median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,274
−10%since 2020
from 3,622 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,091 / sq mi
−10%since 2020
from 2,313 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
48.5
+11%since 2020
from 43.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$125,500
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $132,326 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,636
+2%since 2020
from $52,527 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 77.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.337
−19%since 2020
from 0.414 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.1%
Other services5.6%
Wholesale trade5.4%
Retail trade5.2%
Public administration4.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
Construction1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$349,700
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $335,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 96.9% in 2020
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.8
+10%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic44%(1,595)
Black29.6%(1,071)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(163)
Asian19.8%(717)
Other2.1%(76)
Diversity Score84.6%(3,065)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.2%(2,068)
Black3.5%(113)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(135)
Asian28.1%(921)
Other1.1%(37)
Diversity Score64.9%(2,123)
Diversity Score
65
−23%since 2020
from 85 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 36.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 85.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.8 min
+4%since 2020
from 25.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 68.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% 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
7.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 68.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.4%
−16.9 ptssince 2020
from 65.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 54.7% in 2020
Female
48.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 45.3% in 2020
Foreign born
16.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 97.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.4%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 83.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.5%
+1.9 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 3,274 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 $125,500 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 $349,700.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 29.7% 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 6.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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