CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 293
Louisiana · Jefferson Parish · 4,176 residents · 0.606 sq mi
Notable rankings
#19highest old in LA56.4 yrs#63highest home value in LA$482,400#80highest WFH in LA19.5%#104highest per-capita income in LA$57,782TRACT SHAPE · Jefferson Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 293 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,341. Population has declined 7% since 2020. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $482,400. With a median age of 56.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,176
−7%since 2020
from 4,512 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,891 / sq mi
−7%since 2020
from 7,446 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
56.4
−6%since 2020
from 60.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$70,341
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $51,518 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,782
+2%since 2020
from $56,443 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.2%
+14.6 ptssince 2020
from 34.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
−2%since 2020
from 0.487 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade8.8%
Information8.4%
Finance & insurance6.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
Retail trade3%
Other services2.1%
Public administration2.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Education & health services1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$482,400
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $432,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,393
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,130 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.1%
−26.5 ptssince 2020
from 78.6% in 2020
47.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.3%
−11.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.9
−18%since 2020
from 8.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(4,128)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(335)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(41)
Diversity Score19.7%(888)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(3,511)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(430)
Asian0.6%(23)
Other5.1%(212)
Diversity Score35%(1,461)
Diversity Score
35
+78%since 2020
from 20 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
57.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 59.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 98.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.8 min
+32%since 2020
from 16.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 78.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.5%
−15.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.5%
+16.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% 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
8.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 46.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 58.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 37.5% in 2020
Female
53.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 62.5% in 2020
Foreign born
3.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 83.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 90.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% 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 4,176 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 $70,341 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 $482,400, and the typical rent is about $1,393 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 57.2% 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 6.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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