CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 294
Louisiana · Jefferson Parish · 3,920 residents · 0.596 sq mi
Notable rankings
#13lowest low poverty in LA1.6%#78highest education in LA62.7%#101highest home value in LA$423,900#127highest density in LA6,577/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Jefferson Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 294 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,870. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $423,900. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 47% more than the Jefferson Parish median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
63% 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
3,920
+3%since 2020
from 3,793 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,577 / sq mi
+3%since 2020
from 6,364 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
47.6
−16%since 2020
from 56.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$95,870
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $53,021 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,011
+18%since 2020
from $43,365 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.1%
+16.0 ptssince 2020
from 42.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
−4%since 2020
from 0.458 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.4%
Retail trade7.4%
Wholesale trade7.2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
Manufacturing3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
Other services2.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Public administration1.3%
Education & health services0.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$423,900
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $360,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 84.5% in 2020
14.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.5%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 35.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.6%
−15.7 ptssince 2020
from 35.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
−35%since 2020
from 6.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(3,213)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(280)
Asian2.9%(110)
Other5%(189)
Diversity Score34.2%(1,298)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87%(3,411)
Black0.8%(33)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(247)
Asian1.3%(51)
Other4.5%(178)
Diversity Score29.6%(1,159)
Diversity Score
30
−14%since 2020
from 34 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
62.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 90.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.7 min
−7%since 2020
from 21.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 80.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 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
3.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
74.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 63.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
39.9%
−18.2 ptssince 2020
from 58.1% in 2020
Female
60.1%
+18.2 ptssince 2020
from 41.9% in 2020
Foreign born
2.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 93.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 91.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% 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 3,920 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 $95,870 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 $423,900.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 62.7% 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 1.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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