CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 285
Louisiana · Jefferson Parish · 3,845 residents · 0.569 sq mi
Notable rankings
#120highest density in LA6,757/sq mi#121highest household income in LA$102,386#132highest per-capita income in LA$53,949#136highest WFH in LA16.6%TRACT SHAPE · Jefferson Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 285 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,386. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $362,400. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 57% more than the Jefferson Parish median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% 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
3,845
+3%since 2020
from 3,720 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,757 / sq mi
+3%since 2020
from 6,538 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
46.5
−7%since 2020
from 50.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$102,386
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $82,450 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,949
+32%since 2020
from $40,986 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 55.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
+6%since 2020
from 0.401 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.1%
Retail trade8.9%
Finance & insurance7.8%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
Wholesale trade6.8%
Other services4.8%
Public administration3.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
Manufacturing2.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Education & health services0.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$362,400
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $261,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,119
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,429 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 79.5% in 2020
21.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+12%since 2020
from 3.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(3,405)
Black0.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(288)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(17)
Diversity Score19.5%(726)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(3,062)
Black5.4%(207)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(335)
Asian3.4%(131)
Other2.9%(110)
Diversity Score44.2%(1,698)
Diversity Score
44
+126%since 2020
from 20 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
43.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 44.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 97.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.6 min
+18%since 2020
from 19.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.6%
−12.6 ptssince 2020
from 88.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 65.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.9%
+18.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
Female
58.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 57.3% in 2020
Foreign born
10.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 87.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 93.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% 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 3,845 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 $102,386 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 $362,400, and the typical rent is about $1,119 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 43.6% 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 7.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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