CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 12.01
Louisiana · Lafayette Parish · 2,802 residents · 2.661 sq mi
Notable rankings
#44highest rent burden in LA#1820 US80.6%#93highest high poverty in LA#1837 US43.1%#107highest WFH in LA18.0%#120lowest low income in LA#1645 US$28,010TRACT SHAPE · Lafayette Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 12.01 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,010. Population has fallen 24% since 2020, a loss of 876 residents. Median home value is $157,300. The poverty rate of 43.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the Lafayette Parish median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,802
−24%since 2020
from 3,678 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,053 / sq mi
−24%since 2020
from 1,382 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
+13%since 2020
from 32.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$28,010
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $31,357 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,597
+16%since 2020
from $21,266 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 29.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
43.1%
+15.6 ptssince 2020
from 27.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.511
−2%since 2020
from 0.519 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing16.1%
Information8.6%
Finance & insurance5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
Other services1.8%
Public administration1.8%
Wholesale trade1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$157,300
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $144,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $584 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.4% in 2020
51.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
80.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 75.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
+22%since 2020
from 4.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic17.2%(632)
Black69.6%(2,559)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(325)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(162)
Diversity Score59.6%(2,191)
2024
White, non-Hispanic25.6%(716)
Black67.2%(1,884)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(16)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other6.6%(184)
Diversity Score59.8%(1,675)
Diversity Score
60
Unchangedsince 2020
from 60 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 79.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.1%
+12.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.4 min
−28%since 2020
from 25.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 80.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.0%
+18.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% 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
23.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 30.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 56.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.8%
+19.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 29.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
40.8%
−12.1 ptssince 2020
from 53.0% in 2020
Female
59.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.0% in 2020
Foreign born
0.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 71.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 90.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% 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 2,802 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 $28,010 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 $157,300, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.2% 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 43.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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