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Census Tract 279.03

Louisiana · Jefferson Parish · 623 residents · 110.289 sq mi
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The short version

Population has declined 7% since 2020. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $269,500. With a median age of 58.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 36.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 58.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% 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
623
−7%since 2020
from 672 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6 / sq mi
−7%since 2020
from 6 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
58.4
+17%since 2020
from 50.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
61863364866267720202024Census Tract 279.03
2024623
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$29,624
−1%since 2020
from $30,073 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 41.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 25.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.549
+14%since 2020
from 0.481 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing25.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$269,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $202,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.3%
+29.8 ptssince 2020
from 57.4% in 2020
12.7% rent
Vacancy rate
77.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 85.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
46.8%
+21.5 ptssince 2020
from 25.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.6%
+19.0 ptssince 2020
from 36.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(623)
Black0.9%(6)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(22)
Diversity Score17.3%(116)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(590)
Black0.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(23)
Diversity Score12.7%(79)
Diversity Score
13
−27%since 2020
from 17 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 80.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
88.7%
+22.1 ptssince 2020
from 66.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.6%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% 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%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.3%
+14.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.4%
−24.3 ptssince 2020
from 62.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.9%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 25.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.9%
+12.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
Female
36.1%
−12.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
36.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
62.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 65.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 88.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in this census tract?

this census tract has about 623 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is this census tract expensive?

In this census tract, the median home is worth about $269,500.

How educated are people in this census tract?

About 15.4% 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 36.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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