CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 302
Louisiana · Jefferson Parish · 4,869 residents · 0.707 sq mi
Notable rankings
#67highest foreign-born in LA17.7%#112highest density in LA6,887/sq mi#196lowest low poverty in LA7.4%#217highest population in LA4,869TRACT SHAPE · Jefferson Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 302 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,938. Population has grown 32% since 2020. Median home value is $310,900.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% 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
4,869
+32%since 2020
from 3,699 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,887 / sq mi
+32%since 2020
from 5,232 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.1
−8%since 2020
from 42.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$75,938
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $72,813 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,158
−5%since 2020
from $35,851 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.351
−15%since 2020
from 0.414 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.3%
Other services6.3%
Wholesale trade6.2%
Finance & insurance6.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
Public administration5.9%
Retail trade4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
Manufacturing0.5%
Construction0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$310,900
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $229,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,234
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,130 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.7%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 75.6% in 2020
34.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.6%
−46.8 ptssince 2020
from 80.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+30%since 2020
from 3.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(2,585)
Black3.8%(142)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(483)
Asian9.7%(359)
Other3.5%(130)
Diversity Score60.3%(2,231)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.6%(3,243)
Black3.2%(158)
Hispanic / Latino18.1%(882)
Asian1.4%(66)
Other10.7%(520)
Diversity Score63.9%(3,110)
Diversity Score
64
+6%since 2020
from 60 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 32.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 91.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.0 min
+38%since 2020
from 21.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 80.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% 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
3.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 57.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.4%
−16.6 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 44.8% in 2020
Female
54.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 55.2% in 2020
Foreign born
17.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 83.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 79.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% 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 4,869 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 $75,938 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 $310,900, and the typical rent is about $1,234 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.4% 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 7.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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